In 2020, we launched the Job Skills and Entrepreneurship Programme (JSEP) at Bulungula College. This programme provides accredited training and paid internships to bridge the gap between education and employment. While JSEP has seen great success in preparing young...

Before the Bulungula Incubator opened, our community's health was severely compromised by the inaccessibility of healthcare. In 2006, a survey we conducted found that one-third of babies died from diarrheal diseases, and half of households had lost at least one child....

Situated in the scenic village of Nqileni, overlooking the Indian Ocean with its ancient forests and rolling hills speckled with colourful huts, Bulungula Lodge celebrates two decades of successful community-driven tourism along the rural Eastern Cape coast. At the...

In our remote rural community, healthcare access has been a significant challenge. The nearest clinic is five kilometres away, but due to the rugged and expansive terrain, this journey can take over three hours round trip. While criticising the government and...

“Being a role model is the most important kind of educating.” - John Wooden Thatha iLiza has been running weekly surf-therapy sessions for youth in our community for nearly five years. We have seen young surfers grow in their skills, confidence, and character....

Research shows that children acquire literacy skills more quickly and effectively if taught in their mother tongue. Importantly, the literacy and comprehension skills a child learns in their mother tongue are transferable to any other language they learn later. This...