We finally finished shooting and editing the music video of 2014’s winner of the Peace Day Song Concert. Our learners put lots of effort into lyrics and performance and we are super proud of them. Check it out! Also, we finally finished the production of the awarenet Peace Song Collection 2014 CD. Click here to listen Read more about OUT NOW: The awarenet Peace Song Collection 2014 + Music Video[…]
On Friday, November the 13th, we shot the music video with last year’s winners of the Peace Song Concert. We picked up our learners from Khutliso Daniels and drove to various locations in the Township and central Grahamstown to shoot several scenes in many different places. We spent our lunch break in the Botanical Gardens where Read more about Cut! Music video shoot with the winners of the awarenet Peace Song Concert 2014[…]
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![…]
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. […]
Time to reflect on my journey through 2014 with my volunteers, my learners, the good times, the bad times, positive challenges and negative challenges……Where do I start? Well, 2014 started off with a bang in the month of January 2014, when schools reopened to the first school term. I was filled with excitement to meet Read more about Reflecting on 2014 – A Journey through the Months…..[…]
by Terri-Lynn Penney The awarenet Peace Day concert – a Day to remember! After many weeks of hard work dedication and hours spent on preparing for the Third Peace day Concert the time finally arrived for the 5 school from in and around grahamstown to preform their own Peace days songs at the awarenet Peace Read more about A personal blog about the Peace Day Concert 2014[…]
Hi, I have been away for quite some time and guess what – I have been back in South Africa for the first time after almost two years. First thing to say: It was fantastic and everything runs smoothly without me (on site) and turns out to develop very well! 🙂 VSA News: * The Read more about Successful trip to Grahamstown[…]
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?[…]
by Terri-Lynn Penney On Wednesday the 19 of March, I attended a Safety & Security for Volunteers – Workshop, hosted by Sage Net. in Pretoria. SAGE Net. is an NPO that organises the exchange between South Africa and Germany. They offer a platform for different cooperations to network and long-lasting partnerships. The different organisations that Read more about SAGE Net. workshop about Safety&Security for overseas Volunteers[…]
Terri-Lynn Penney, the VSA’s main awarenet coordinator was a nominee for the Grahamstown Citizen of the Year award in November 2013 for her outstanding engagement in education and social development of underprivileged learners in Joza. The Rotary Club of Grahamstown invited her to a short ceremony to recognise her nomination and the work that she Read more about awarenet Coordinator Mrs Penney nominated for Grahamstown Citizen of the Year 2013[…]
