Southern African weltwarts strategic Workshop Conference:

Posted on December 1, 2015December 2, 2015 by Terri-Lynn Penney

The Southern African weltwarts strategic Workshop Conference was held in Cape Town over a two day period. Partner Originations from right over South Africa and Africa attended the Conference. Ingrid Daniels gave and introduction, background and objectives of the conference . The Southern African weltwarts Networks (SawN) was discussed, within the weltwarts program, during Read more about Southern African weltwarts strategic Workshop Conference:[…]

Listen Up!

Posted on November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 by Larissa Willy

On the 9th of November, we were invited for an interview at Rhodes Music Radio to talk about the Village Scribe Association, the awarenet programme and the work we do at the Joza Township here in Grahamstown. We had lots of fun and are grateful for the opportunity to talk about our current projects on air. Read more about Listen Up![…]

awarenet Madiba Project 2015

Posted on November 26, 2015November 27, 2015 by Larissa Willy

Due to Nelson Mandela’s death in December, our last project of the academical year is always Mandela related. In remembrance of him and the beautiful batik silk shirts he used to wear, we are designing our own Madiba shirts with our learners. We started the project with some introductory sessions on who originally designed the Read more about awarenet Madiba Project 2015[…]

We are here!

Posted on September 17, 2015November 23, 2015 by Larissa Willy

Hey everyone! It’s Kim and Larissa again! You might remember us from our first post earlier this year when we were still in Germany preparing for our voluntary service. Guess what!? We are finally here! We spent the first couple of days in Port Elizabeth where we met our mentor for the Eastern Cape and Read more about We are here![…]

The Cripple is healed

Posted on August 17, 2015November 23, 2015 by McVay Boko

“I was once cripple but now I can walk!” 6 months from now, the Joza Youth Hub Computer Lab was just finished, made ready for use. Fourteen computers, fully functional and in good condition, so it seemed until two computers were dysfunctional/ broken … These two computers just decided to go without a word or Read more about The Cripple is healed[…]

The Next Generation of Volunteers is Coming!

Posted on June 11, 2015November 25, 2015 by Larissa Willy

Howzit?! Sitting here in Berlin and enjoying the nice weather, we think it is time to introduce ourselves. This is Kim and Larissa from Germany. We are currently at Anna and Ron’s place, preparing for our voluntary service in Grahamstown. From September on, we will be working for the awarenet programme and we are totally looking forward Read more about The Next Generation of Volunteers is Coming![…]

The Joza Youth Hub’s computer lab

Posted on April 27, 2015November 25, 2015 by McVay Boko

I call it the “Brain” of the Joza Youth Hub (JYH); it knows so much, gives so much, and is so much more. The computer lab was sponsored by Rhodes University and has been installed in the JYH for a while, but it was missing an Internet connection for a long time. Improper use also Read more about The Joza Youth Hub’s computer lab[…]

WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS

Posted on March 16, 2015November 25, 2015 by McVay Boko

I am Mcvay, the new VSA intern, and I have the following to say about myself. I am a intern for the technical support at this organisation. I provide technical and network problem resolution to by performing a question diagnosis while guiding users through step-by-step solutions. Solutions include, but are not limited to, resolving username and password problems, uninstalling/reinstalling basic software applications, verifying proper hardware and software set up, assisting with navigating around application menus and troubleshooting email issues. Support will be provided by clearly communicating technical solutions in a user-friendly, professional manner. I will perform related work as required. […]

On Education in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

Posted on February 23, 2015November 25, 2015 by Anna Wertlen

“Some Children are more Equal than Others” The following video by Stefan Göttfried displays the education situation in Grahamstown. It explains very well why we, the VSA, do what we do to improve the situation. More information.

The VSA AGM and Annual Report of 2014

Posted on December 19, 2014December 9, 2015 by Anna Wertlen

The VSA Annual General Meeting of 2014 took place on Thursday, the 18th of December in a Skype conference. All members of the VSA were invited. Here are the minutes and the presentation: VSA AGM 2014, Date: 18th December 2014 Members present: Ronald Wertlen, Dr. Anna Wertlen, Terri-Lynn Penney, Richard Strickland, Lukas Scharnberg Apologies: Amanda Read more about The VSA AGM and Annual Report of 2014[…]