Development Talk

 

July 13, 2011

Masande Drama Group entetained at the celebration: Photo: Development Works

Catholic Welfare and Development (CDW) has re-launched its Bonne Esperance Refugee Shelter for Woman and Children. They recently celebrated this momentous occasion with a special post –Refugee Day gathering.

The celebration kicked off with CDW Director, Lungisa Huna giving a brief history of Bonne Esperance and linked the work they have done to the Cape Townbased development organization’s mission of unleashing the ability of individuals and supporting community independence.  Representatives Vanessa Coulson and Chae Li Diong from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) grabbed the audience’s attention as they spoke of the international lawful situation, relating to refugee and why the role of amenities like Bonne Esperance are vital to the local refugee response.

There was an especially memorable moment when a Home Affairs representative addressed the serious challenges asylum seekers face during the application process and how Bonne Esperance has assisted with addressing backlogs.  It was mentioned that Bonne Esperance made sure that “no stones are left unturned” when it comes to helping foreigners in need.  Survivors of conflict, trauma and dislocation from their home countries and former Bonne Esperance residents, also made appearances at the launch to testify to the Shelter staff’s commitment.

According to a press release for the event, through Bonne Esperance, vulnerable women are supported and the cycle of violence is breached and young people are guided towards heartwarming lives. The Shelter also encourages local integration that includes getting South Africans to understand reasons behind refugee migration intoSouth Africaby facilitating educational training in response to the racism, xenophobic attacks that surfaced in May 2008. To date Bonne Esperance has assisted approximately 20 000 people; opened its doors to the defenseless and helped them transition into a reconstruction and healing phase ; as well as assisted over 60 families with rehabilitation and reintegration  into communities around Cape Town.

 

To learn more about the Bonne Esperance Shelter please visit their website by clicking here.

 

 

 

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Hot off the presses: Edition 16 of Development e-News!

 

June 24, 2011

 Edition 16 shines a spotlight on CSI and CSI works:

  • We explore industry benchmarks in corporate social investment (CSI) spend and how this impacts on national social economic development (SED).
  • We guide you on how best you can increase the sustainability of your CSI programme.
  • We consider the importance of establishing partnerships – a hot topic at the CSI Matters conference.
  • Finally, we share some valuable development lessons from Africa via Dr Pandelani Mathoma, GM of Old Mutual Corporate Affairs guest speaker at the conference.

We hope you enjoy our newsletter and are able to leave with new insights and inspiration. You’re welcome to make contact via email should you have any questions, if you would like to further discuss topics highlighted in our newsletter or require more information on our services!

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Celebrating World Book Day

 

April 29, 2011

Books are the most powerful tools that add value to one’s life. Consuming literature broadens our mind, helps us to make formed decisions, and gives us access to knowledge we would normally be unaware of.  The information they provide is then transferred from generation to generation, communities, societies and even individuals all over the globe.

In the last decade, we have seen a shift in the publishing industry with the emergence of electronic books and digital media. People are straying from hardcover literature and newspapers and turning to free content found on the web.

For that reason, United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is celebrating the World Book and Copyright Day on Saturday 23, April. Their aim is to protect the copyright law and to encourage young people to see the importance of reading. Through this event, a 20% discount on any book bought on this day will be donated to the Equal Education Campaign (EEC) (http://www.equaleducation.org.za/).

“Books can be purchased and donated in the shop for collection by EEC the following week. Support this worthwhile cause, and help us to celebrate the Book along with the rest of the world by promoting literacy in our country,” according to UNESCO.

The staff at Creative Consulting & Development Works are book feins and love sharing insightful literature. Click here to check out some of our most recent book reviews, found on our quarterly newsletter, Development Talk.

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Youth write about culture in World Bank competition

 

October 5, 2010

Youth take part in a diversity workshop facilitated by Development Works. The World Bank is also running a writing competition to promote awareness of culture among youth.

Youth take part in a diversity workshop facilitated by Development Works. The World Bank is also running a writing competition to promote awareness of culture among youth.

Do you have a talent for writing, but you think you are too young to make an impact? Are you proud of your culture and do you want to share it with the world? People might differ in terms of the languages they speak, the way they dress and eat, but we all have dreams that we pursue. If you are less than 25 years of age, this is your time to shine. (more…)

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Diversity and unity celebrated on Heritage Day at Iziko National Museum

 

September 29, 2010

Vulindlela Cultural Group perform at the Heritage Day celebrations at Iziko National Museum of South Africa. Photo: Nondumiso Ntsengentsu

Vulindlela Cultural Group perform at the Heritage Day celebrations at Iziko National Museum of South Africa. Photo: Nondumiso Ntsengentsu

This Heritage Day, young and old people from different cultural backgrounds, different ethnic groups and religions, who speak different languages, showed South Africa is united at the Iziko National Museum of South Africa in Cape Town.

On Friday 24 September, heritage in all its forms was celebrated at the Museum. People from different backgrounds shared their heritage customs and culture through music and dance. Indigenous food was offered so that people could experience the taste of diversity.

Drumming sessions with Bevil Spence showed the spirit of imbumba yamanyama (rainbow nation). Every beat of the drum presented African rhythm.

The audience was entertained by other cultural groups that include, Ikapa Dance from Phillipi and Cross Roads, Vulindlela Cultural Group from Gugulethu and La Rosa Spanish Dance. Vulindlela performed a poem that touched many hearts.

La Rosa Spanish Dance share their Spanish heritage with the audience at the Iziko National Museum of South Africa. Photo: Nondumiso Ntsengentsu

La Rosa Spanish Dance share their Spanish heritage with the audience at the Iziko National Museum of South Africa. Photo: Nondumiso Ntsengentsu

Dancers from Freeflight Dance Company also performed in response to the exhibition of South African artworks made from 1910 to 2010, currently on display at the National Gallery, entitled 1910-2010 From Pierneef To Gugulective.

Museum offered free Planetarium shows, to accommodate both children and adults. The one was on indigenous astronomy, the other on dinosaurs, and a show entitled Tick Tock the Mouse & the Clock  was also shown on the hour.

Madiba: The Life and the Times of Nelson Mandela was screened at the TH Barry Lecture Theatre.  A tribute was paid to musical legends such as, Brenda Fassie, Robbie Jansen, Miriam Makeba by Music Laboratory.

The event emphasised that we must embrace what we have, be proud of our roots and show humanity.

A diverse group of people came to share their common heritage as South Africans. Photo: Nondumiso Ntsengentsu

A diverse group of people came to share their common heritage as South Africans. Photo: Nondumiso Ntsengentsu

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