Rlabs
A social enterprise based in Bridgetown, Athlone that has started global movement providing innovative solutions to address various complex problems through technology and the internet. www.rlabs.org |
The Everyday Heroes Club
A non-profit working with boys from Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay. Born out of Sibanye 'Township' Restaurant, this group of 12 boys meets 3 times a week to work together on academics, journey through a leadership program and find ways that they can become heroes in their community. |
Live SA A national magazine that is made by the youth, for the youth to empower youth. It prides itself with being riveting, cutting-edge, relevant and in your face! www.livemag.co.za |
Iyeza Express A social enterprise which offers an affordable delivery service for prescription medication to residents of Khayelitsha who are on chronic medication. Using bicycles it provides a service of collecting and delivering medication making sure they have access to lifesaving drugs www.asenetwork.org/2012/07/26/iyeza-express |
Hubspace Khayelitsha
In the heart of Khayelitsha there is a warm, open space that combines a beautiful, flexible working environment that fills the needs of startup entrepreneurs with regular events that push the boundaries of social awareness. www.facebook.com/HubspaceKhayelitsha |
Rosa Choir
The Rosa Choir Project consists of an incredibly diverse group of choristers that sing traditional songs in Afrikaans, Xhosa and English. The project is about much more than just singing. It is about friendship, respect, tolerance, understanding and affirming the value of each person. www.facebook.com/rosachoirproject |
Tapigami
A contemporary art form created by Northern California artist Danny Scheible. He uses masking tape to create large-scale installations that redefined the potential of the medium and allowed him to spread a socially interactive new art form. www.tapigami.com |
Ilizwi Photo Club
A youth development initiative that works with young people in under-resourced communities by encouraging creative self-expression through photography. Ilizwi photographers tell their stories through socially informative youth media pieces. www.ilizwiphotoclub.co.za |
Hungry For Change
Drawing from local and international examples, Matthew Koehorst, a "freelance environmentalist", will show how we can tackle our food challenges using socially and environmentally innovative models that break boundaries, reduce waste, and grow healthy food and healthy communities. |
Youth Carousal
Youth from Life Choices, Enke: Make Your Mark and Re.think Leadership have been tackling social challenges in their communities in a variety of ambitious and creative ways. At un[convention]al they share their experiences and represent the many young people in our society who are engaged, committed agents of change. |