Weltwärts Partner Conference for Southern Africa 2016. (13. april – 16. april 2016)

Posted on May 5, 2016May 6, 2016 by Kjetil Torp

During a few days in mid-April, under the auspices of a benign Highveld sun, a mishmash of dedicated and articulated voices could be heard penetrating the crisp air of the Johannesburg suburb of Benoni. Though the words escaping the dark and windowless vaults of the conference centre were unmistakably of English origin, the accents betrayed Read more about Weltwärts Partner Conference for Southern Africa 2016. (13. april – 16. april 2016)[…]

Annual Easter visit to the awarenet Team

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Anna Wertlen

I have been on my annual trip to Grahamstown to see how things are going on site. It was fantastic to be back and meet my vibrant and motivated team. A lot of new ideas were discussed and I was very impressed at how organised and confident everyone was. I can safely state that the Read more about Annual Easter visit to the awarenet Team[…]

New volunteers chosen for 2016/17

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Anna Wertlen

Two German weltwärts volunteers join the VSA team every year for a whole year to work with us in the awarenet programme. The selection process is complex and the volunteers are selected very carefully. Our partner organisation SAGE Net. is responsible for the process, but the VSA is always involved. We are especially proud to Read more about New volunteers chosen for 2016/17[…]

The New Dreamteam.

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Larissa Willy

Last year in December, one of our two German volunteers, Kim Niemann, decided to leave the VSA to continue his voluntary service at Cape Mental Health in Cape Town. Read more about his reasons to leave Grahamstown here on our blog. Even though we are one person short now, we will still be able to Read more about The New Dreamteam.[…]

Welcome to the Joza Youth Hub Fun Day and Bazaar!

Posted on February 10, 2016February 10, 2016 by Larissa Willy

On the 6th of February, we hosted our very first Fun Day and Bazaar at the Joza Youth Hub. There were food stalls, arts and crafts, good music and lots of fun activities for the kiddies. We also opened our office for the public to learn more about the Village Scribe Association and the awarenet Read more about Welcome to the Joza Youth Hub Fun Day and Bazaar![…]

Starting 2016 with a BANG!

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Larissa Willy

We have many plans for the new year and did not hesitate to get started. The kids are back at school and we are back at the office. Many of our learners from last year have finished school or went to another school which means that at the moment we are busy recruiting new students who are Read more about Starting 2016 with a BANG![…]

OUT NOW: The awarenet Peace Song Collection 2014 + Music Video

Posted on December 7, 2015December 7, 2015 by Larissa Willy

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[…]

Cut! Music video shoot with the winners of the awarenet Peace Song Concert 2014

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Larissa Willy

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[…]

#GivingTuesday

Posted on December 2, 2015December 2, 2015 by Larissa Willy

This week was #‎GivingTuesday‬ and we wanted to give thanks. We are grateful for all that we have achieved over the years and wanted to give back to the community. #GivingTuesday is a global movement that kicks off the charitable season and unites the world for good. Anyone, anywhere, can make a difference. We decided to celebrate generosity and Read more about #GivingTuesday[…]

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:[…]