Published on May 25, 2008 by admin
We have all be shocked by the recent spate of attacks on foreigners in South Africa but many of us go unaffected and are living our usual lives blissfully unaware of the torment others are currently suffering. Whether you agree to call it Xenophobia or not is not what we are debating.
The Unitedforafrica.co.za project aims at tracking the events, pooling resources and influencing positive action to solve the current problem, as well as to start a dialogue going forward. Started as an initiative by Quirk eMarketing we hope this project will result in some meaningful dialogue not just to solve the immediate crisis but to investigate its root causes and start laying the ground to some longer term solutions.
Starting as sporadic and isolated incidents the activity have growing into a full blown assault on our fellow Africans. This portal looks to empower each one of us to make a difference, both in terms of keeping each other informed and providing assistance to those who are being persecuted. If you see or hear anything please report it. Through our collective efforts we can force local and international governments to be frank, honest and responsive to this situation.
Get involved by visiting their site, reporting any incidents and getting involved in the many activities which have come about since the violence began.
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Published on May 2, 2008 by admin
There’s no shortage of initatives to stimulate good positive values in South African Society. Even though we find ourselves in the middle of negative and uncertain times, there is alot happening to change the tide and the more people involved the closer we’ll get to our goals of becoming a country and nation we can all be proud to be a part of.
The new intiative called “movement for good” is building momentum and looking to make a big impact on South African society by involving all sectors of society. Their opening address on their website states:
The Movement for Good is a network of organisations that have come together to inspire and mobilise South Africans to become active citizens for good. Our vision is to build a country that lives its constitutional values, is safe, and has opportunity for all - so that we and our children have hope in our future.
The Movement aims to integrate organisations that are currently mobilising South Africans so that there is coherency and synergy across the various campaigns. All across our great nation, good people have been independently organising, tirelessly striving and selflessly building communities that care.
You can play a part in this, no matter how insignificant you think you or your actions may be. Every little bit makes a difference, and if we can mobilise the collective, as we believe we can, we can ALL contribute…for good.
It’s time to mobilise our nation, to bring us all together into an unstoppable force. It starts with us. It starts with you.
- http://www.itstartswithyou.co.za
There’s no excuse to sit at home and complain, get involved and be part of the change.
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Published on October 21, 2007 by admin
As South Africans many of us though living, working & studying together are still faced with many factors which keep us divided and prevent us from interacting and understanding each other better. The factor of language is one of the most significant and one which needs serious attention if we are to become a truely integrated and united society.
The Motherland Language project is an ambitious and brave step in the direction of integration and uniting of our people. Their aim starting 2nd September 2007 is to teach 1 million South Africans Zulu and in so doing bring down one of the last barriers keeping us from our brothers and sisters in a mental apartheid.
Motherland Sons and Daughters
It’s time to be as One
Motherland Son’s and Daughters
The Renaissance Has Begun!
Their website www.mitv.co.za already has 14 lessons which can be downloaded in a few formats as well as transcripts and shows a true commitment to taking this beautiful idea through to it’s stated goals.
Zulu: To 24% of South Africans, Zulu is considered to be their home language and 50% of the South Africa’s inhabitants understand the language. Zulu falls under the Nguni group and is one of the Bantu languages. Xhosa and Zulu are the only two languages mutually understandable. The Zulu nation … more about » ZuluZulu: To 24% of South Africans, Zulu is considered to be their home language and 50% of the South Africa’s inhabitants understand the language. Zulu falls under the Nguni group and is one of the Bantu languages. Xhosa and Zulu are the only two languages mutually understandable. The Zulu nation … more about » Zulu - source (http://www.sa-venues.com)
I’ve always wanted to speak Xhosa & Zulu amongst other languages and feel it is a duty on all of us to learn to understand each other and communicate with each other. So many South Africans who do not speak English & Afrikaans as a first language and they are probably the majority speak to English & Afrikaans speakers in their mother tongue. many times we do not even give it a second thought and at times we also criticize some people for not being able to speak our language quite the way we want them to even though we have not even taken the first step to speak their language.
Language is a great barrier to solving problems, for empowering and establishing meaingful relationships and for showing respect. Lets take these steps together towards understanding and respect. We can only benefit and stand to lose nothing but have alot to gain.
Join the conversation and walk with us towards the “REAL” new South Africa.
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Published on October 15, 2007 by admin
The purpose of this website is to initiate “The One Project” which aims to pool knowledge, resources and skills together and eventually start developing materials which could be of benefit to society in general from an educational, upliftment and empowerment perspective. Whatever your Sphere of knowledge or skill, you can definitely do something to help someone grow, to teach someone how to improve themselves, to make a difference in some way.
Maybe you can write a tutorial on how to dress for an interview or how to make ones CV more effective. Maybe you know how to teach people to speak another language or how they can become more environmentally friendly. If you have children you could definitely impart some parenting tips or you could share some family activities which have been of benefit to you and your family. The entrepreneurs out there could share their ideas on how small business people could improve their businesses, or on how to start a small business.
Whatever it may be you can make a contribution that can change someones life. Our aim is to gather helpful elements from all quarters and to start spreading these to those who may be in need of it via different media channels. If you have resources which could help us in this endeavour of ours please step forward. The least you could do is tell someone about this project and send them to this site(www.one-project.org). Lets see how the power of networking, collaboration and media can change the way we live together in this beautiful country of ours.
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