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Story of Hope: Mental Health Champions Ensures Care for All

Story of Hope: Mental Health Champions Ensures Care for All

A recent study indicates that South Africans suffer higher rates of likely depression and anxiety than other nations. Nonetheless, only a quarter of affected individuals seek treatment. Mental health challenges ...

Story of Hope: Overcoming Challenges to Pursue a Fulfilling Career and Ambitious Dreams

Story of Hope: Overcoming Challenges to Pursue a Fulfilling Career and Ambitious Dreams

Lerisha Haarvoor’s story is a testament to resilience and determination. Born in Kraaifontein, she experienced a nomadic upbringing before settling in Wellington with her mother during her early childhood. While ...

Story of Hope: Food garden pioneers fight hunger in Mbekweni

Story of Hope: Food garden pioneers fight hunger in Mbekweni

People need a reliable food supply to thrive. Access to quality food impacts the local economy, the environment, public health, and the overall livability of neighbourhoods. By cultivating food in ...

Story of Hope: Gratitude through a new lens 

Story of Hope: Gratitude through a new lens 

Blindness and visual impairment are significant health concerns, especially in countries with limited resources and low to moderate income levels. Healthcare accessibility is one of the main contributors to people ...

Story of Hope: A young leader determined to excel

Story of Hope: A young leader determined to excel

Kiara Cornelissen lives in Paarl’s Chicago neighbourhood, a community plagued by poverty and crime. Despite these challenging circumstances, Kiara focuses on creating a better life for herself and her family. ...

Story of Hope: Propelling excellence at underserved schools

Story of Hope: Propelling excellence at underserved schools

Over 20 million people in South Africa are unemployed; this is directly linked to the inequality in the country’s education system.    In 2020, two equal education champions set out to ...

Story of Hope: From Adversity to Ambitious Young Men

Story of Hope: From Adversity to Ambitious Young Men

When youths participate in sports, they have enhanced emotional, intellectual, physical, psychological, and social development, a study shows. Additionally, there are advantages associated with behavioural alterations, including reduced behavioural issues, ...

Story of Hope: From Gang Leader to Inspiring Positive Change in Others

Story of Hope: From Gang Leader to Inspiring Positive Change in Others

Ex-gang member Kurt's story of hope inspires change in others through his transformation journey from using drugs to becoming a good role model.