I was recently introduced to the 3-3-3 method of reporting about our work, which convinced me, so I am going to present our current developments to you today following this idea. 3 successes Over the years, we established annual awarenet projects that follow the school terms and provide useful knowledge to the learners. They motivate Read more about 3 Successes, 3 Challenges, 3 Opportunities[…]
Another exciting cooperation with University students has come to an end. This time, the VSA was approached by Prof Schoop of the Technical University in Dresden. His Faculty of Business and Economics offered to engage the students in a project that would help teachers and trainers in South Africa to enhance eLearning in classrooms. The Read more about eLearning Modules for teachers and trainers[…]
Today, we had our annual general meeting (AGM) for 2015 where we looked back on what we have achieved and worked on over the year and what we want to achieve in the future. You can find all the information, numbers and statistics online: Minutes VSA AGM 2015 Project Overview 2015 Please do not hesitate Read more about Annual General Meeting 2015[…]
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![…]
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[…]
Anna Wertlen (VSA chairperson) and Antje Hering (ex SAGE Net. volunteer) presented the awarenet programme and Mrs Hering’s year in Grahamstown to the members of the Rotary Club of Pirna (Germany) on September 24, 2014. The aim of the presentation was to showcase the planned project in partnership with the Technical University of Dresden (Saxony). Read more about awarenet Presentation at the Rotary Club in Pirna (Germany)[…]
by Rieke Heitmueller. On Friday, the 25th of April 2014, it was time for our annual awarenet Open Day. It took place at C.M Vellem Primary School for two hours in the afternoon and is inspired by the international Girls in ICT Day. This initiative is backed by ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Member States as an Read more about awarenet Open Day 2014[…]
Wir haben ein Video produziert, welches erklärt, was awarenet eigentlich ist, was man damit machen kann, und wie es entstanden ist. Gleichzeitig ist es ein Portrait von Ronald Wertlen, der vor 10 Jahren die Idee zu awarenet hatte. Warum und was dann passiert ist, erklärt das Video. Dieses Video wird nur das erste eine Reihe Read more about Was ist awarenet, und wie ist es entstanden?[…]
We proudly announce that the awarenet Peace Song and Music Video 2014 is finished, recorded, shot and cut. The outcome is really wonderful. We are very happy with it and happy for the learners, the HipHop stars of Ntaba Maria School in Grahamstown. The learners were trained by the Village Scribe Association and Sonic Art Read more about The awarenet Peace Song and Music Video 2014[…]
We are proud to be a Peace One Day’s partner in creating awareness and supporting peace where ever we can. With our yearly Peace Concert on September 21st, we make a real difference in the daily life of the school children in Grahamstown. We are supported by Rhodes University’s Journalism and Media Studies Department. Their Read more about Rhodes’ Video about the awarenet Peace Concert on Peace One Day’s Media Channels[…]