The Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures Conference, convening in Cape Town from 18 to 20 May, attempts to respond to the risks facing young people, but more importantly to listen to…
For most households, solar energy is used for lighting, powering radios and charging cellphones but only a few can afford high-capacity systems that enable them to meet household…
The lived reality for women in South Africa is they get turned away at our police stations. They are told that domestic violence is a family matter. They are sent from one office…
As wars disrupt fuel supplies and health systems, more women are being forced to give birth without timely access to skilled care
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18
The Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund believes that when children lead, the digital world becomes more humane, more creative, and more just
Many women and girls have survived sexual violence perpetrated by armed groups and armed forces in DRC, when fleeing to Burundi, and incidents have also been reported in the…
These included 9 859 cases relating to sexual abuse reported in all nine provinces
At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice
Educating young people for tomorrow requires teaching them new skill sets
In the Mudzi district, cases of malnutrition have increased by 20 percent over the past three months
Access to safe sanitation is not just a matter of comfort or convenience; it is a fundamental human right
The country is one of several in Southern Africa experiencing chronic food shortages
‘It’s a small step to encourage them to keep on with their schoolwork’
A recent poll by Unicef South Africa found that 73% of young people needed mental health support over the past year
Restricting the advertising of unhealthy foodstuffs is crucial for promoting healthier eating options
Cholera was largely eliminated from industrialised countries more than a century ago, but there are still a significant number of cases each year in Africa
People are changing their eating habits to accommodate competing needs such as rent, school fees, transport and other essentials
Instead of only focusing on what went wrong, analysing policies that have improved people’s lives helps governments NGOs in other actions
Education is the best way to turn young people’s potential into realised achievements
