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 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%,...
by Bulungula Incubator | Jan 17, 2020 | All projects
After a successful first year we are back for year two at the Bulungula College!! We are proud to announce that we had a 90% pass rate in 2019, and a 99% retention rate of learners. Additionally, we have welcomed three new teachers at the College (and in our...
by Bulungula Incubator | Jan 10, 2020 | All projects, banner, Basic Services, Broader Impact, Vibrant Villages
From December until March, the government has extra money for job creation, and reached out to the Bulungula Incubator to create local employment opportunities. Starting in December, our pick-up project has employed 52 local community members to collect garbage from...
