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It is easy to feel adrift but the strength of our connections and the depth of our shared knowledge offer a way forward. Community support becomes a steady force to build our resilience. A time of upheaval At the moment it feels like unpredictability has become the only constant. We have a global crisis that…

In the townships of Cape Town, where challenges often overshadow opportunities, Cikizwa—affectionately known as Ciki—has built a thriving culinary business against the odds. Her journey is one of resilience, determination, and the crucial role of funding in helping entrepreneurs take their first steps towards success. Southern Hemisphere has been so inspired by Ciki’s Graceland Cafe’s success…

Beyond monitoring and reporting: Building empowered and capable teams Embedded learning in action A recent project for Frontline Aids has got us thinking about the work we do and how we do it. While it’s a given that donors and organisations require data and insights to assess the impact of their investments, MEL is about…

Gethwana Mahlase is a renowned storyteller, HIV and AIDS activist, and the founder of a HIV and AIDS NGO called Targeted AIDS Interventions (TAI). Her work reflects an inspiring blend of resilience, vision, and determination. “I had no office, no equipment, no computer, no chair, nothing. But I had something very powerful. I had the…

Over the last few months we have been focusing a lot on what it takes to help the helpers, to inspire the inspiring. We want to strengthen the groups that are creating social justice in all areas where it’s still needed. How do you capacitate and upskill individuals within organisations that are at the coalface…