by Bulungula Incubator | Oct 2, 2023 | All projects, Featured
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...
by Bulungula Incubator | Sep 19, 2023 | All projects, Featured
Photo from left to right: Nopumzile (grandmother), Thimna (granddaughter) and Nocawe (daughter). Our goal is to sustainably end poverty in a generation. We emphasise “in a generation” because genuine, transformational change requires time and incremental...
by Bulungula Incubator | Sep 7, 2023 | All projects, Featured, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
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...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 23, 2023 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
As spring approaches and people prepare their gardens, Masilime Ngqo, our seedling nursery, is buzzing. The demand is high and a challenge to keep up with – a good problem to have! Our rural location means we are far from grocery stores, significantly limiting our...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 14, 2023 | All projects, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Vibrant Villages
Four years ago, we started Thatha iLiza, a surf-therapy project for youth in our community. The team is part of the Wave Alliance and uses an evidence-based surf therapy programme developed by Waves for Change. The curriculum has been proven to decrease violent and...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 4, 2023 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition
Our community is situated in one of the most remote and rural areas of South Africa. Despite the nearest clinic being less than 10 kilometres away from us, the journey and waiting times for healthcare typically take an entire day. Being far from healthcare in our...