BREARD Foundation
Trailblazing in rural upliftment
Community Development Programmes
Sierra Leone’s ‘peace diamond’ dividend slow in coming
The idea of handing the diamond over to the government to sell was that it would generate money to be put back into developing the local community
To merge, or to close down
When the 2008 financial crisis hit, we anticipated an immediate and significant negative effect on SA’s non-profit sector, writes Tracey Henry.
Safety net spurs grassroots growth
A national strategy is teaching communities basic skills and putting food on the table.
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A high-tech eye in the sky to guide people out of poverty
Where poverty persists it is not only social development that is at risk, but the democratic process itself.
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Taking up the challenge of poverty
Programmes must be based on advancing the ‘power and rights of women, girls and other poor and excluded people’.
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Ploughing back
Winner — Most Innovative Award: Ditikeni Investment Company.
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Helping people to help themselves
Winner — Enterprise Development Award: First National Bank’s Hogan Technology.
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Banking on volunteers to make an impact
Winner — Best Corporate Employee Involvement Programme Award: FirstRand.
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Engineering new concepts
KwaZulu-Natal-born Bridgette Gasa’s passion for architecture and the built environment was ignited during her matric year.
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Change agent for a sustainable future
Since 1984 Dr Nosisa Matsiliza, student of medical biochemistry and dietician, has been working to ensure that SA’s youth receive an education.
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A handout is a hand up
Aside from health benefits, cash transfers have enabled beneficiaries to acquire assets such as livestock and seed, freed children to attend school.
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Let communities drive universities of technology
It is not fashionable in our country to look for lessons from the rest of mother continent Africa.
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Healing starts at home
Community-administered healthcare is incredibly effective in combating a range of illnesses, including river blindness and malaria.