Scaling deep

Scaling deep

In the world of development, there is a heavy push to scale projects for broader impact. But what is scaling? For us, scaling is not just about doing more of what’s being done in more places; it’s about scaling out, scaling up, and, most importantly, scaling...
Transforming local employment opportunities: creating over 400 jobs in an area with one of South Africa’s highest unemployment rates

Transforming local employment opportunities: creating over 400 jobs in an area with one of South Africa’s highest unemployment rates

Addressing the issues of poverty in the context of South Africa is complex. The national unemployment rate has stubbornly hovered around 30%, with rural communities bearing the heaviest burden. In our own Mbhashe municipality, where we are located, we face an alarming...