by Bulungula Incubator | Jun 5, 2020 | All projects
In the age of accessible information, media has played a unique role in our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Quick communication has allowed us to mobilise, keep ourselves safe and isolated, while also keeping socially connected. While it has played an important and...
by Bulungula Incubator | May 20, 2020 | Coronavirus Response, Education, Featured, Health & Nutrition
According to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the COVID-19 pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering from acute hunger around the world, pushing it to more than a quarter of a billion by the end of 2020. Food insecurity already...
by Bulungula Incubator | May 7, 2020 | All projects, Broader Impact
On Sunday, March 15th, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the National State of Disaster. With the news, we began to work on a strategy to protect our communities. Immediately, through meetings and pamphlets, we implemented an information dissemination campaign for...
by Bulungula Incubator | Mar 23, 2020 | All projects, banner, Broader Impact, Health & Nutrition
The Bulungula Incubator is located in one of the poorest and most remote regions in South Africa with no access to running water, electricity, healthcare, or adequate road infrastructure. Furthermore, we have a high concentration of persons with chronic illnesses and...
by Bulungula Incubator | Jan 31, 2020 | All projects, banner, Broader Impact, Education
Prior to the opening of Bulungula College, the nearest high school was 30km away, with no affordable transport avaible. Because of the limited access to secondary education, there was a 95% learner drop-out rate after grade 9. With a local unemployment rate of 93%,...
