by aCtIOnAiDFuNdRAisINg | Oct 21, 2019 | Stories
Christina comes from a family of 6, where here mom is the only breadwinner, earning way below the minimum wage. Her mom is unable to buy “luxuries” such as sanitary towels, forcing Christina to use socks or tissues instead AASA, together with various partners, managed...
by aCtIOnAiDFuNdRAisINg | Oct 21, 2019 | Stories
Empowering girls with personal development and relationship building skills in communities facing extreme poverty and violence Thandi* lives in a community where gangsterism, addiction, poverty, poor health, suicide, trauma, high unemployment, emotional and physical...
by aCtIOnAiDFuNdRAisINg | Oct 21, 2019 | Stories
In South Africa, high levels of unemployment and a weakened economy has given rise to a growing informal sector and a connected increase in unacceptable working conditions and exploitation. Youth unemployment levels remain of great concern and that of gender equality...
by aCtIOnAiDFuNdRAisINg | Oct 21, 2019 | Stories
ActionAid South Africa and the Justice Desk together with partner organisations in Cape Town; the Joint Peace Forum and womxn for Change, hosted young mothers and girls in The Wilderness of Cape Town for the I DEFINE ME camp. These young womxn and girls were gathered...
by aCtIOnAiDFuNdRAisINg | Oct 21, 2019 | Stories
Schools are more than just educational institutions, they also serve as pillars for communities, strengthening civic life and attracting families and jobs. Problems associated with inadequate school buildings are not exclusive to deep rural communities in KwaZulu...
by aCtIOnAiDFuNdRAisINg | Oct 21, 2019 | Stories
Students who are bullied often feel threatened and powerless. Bullying is a widespread problem that can affect a child’s mental and emotional health- and the aggressive behaviour characterised by a power imbalance with the intent to cause harm. Case in point, a...
