by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 30, 2024 | All projects, Basic Services, Health & Nutrition
Photo: Dr Amanda Saunders and Sibabalwe Goqwana , mental health counsellor, with a patient during enrollment consultation. In our community, as in many others across South Africa, the misuse of alcohol and tobacco presents significant social, physical, and emotional...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 2, 2024 | Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition
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...
by Bulungula Incubator | Jun 20, 2024 | Featured, Health & Nutrition
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...
by Bulungula Incubator | May 3, 2024 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition
Collaboration isn’t just a strategy; it’s a necessity in the realm of non-profit organisations, particularly those focused on sustainable community development. At Bulungula Incubator, we believe that a coordinated effort can yield more substantial,...
by Bulungula Incubator | Apr 12, 2024 | Broader Impact, Education, Featured, Health & Nutrition
Today, we were honoured to welcome the South Africa Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, and Chief Director for Foundations for Learning, Kulula Manona, to Bulungula. This visit was an exciting opportunity to showcase our holistic Early Childhood Development...
by Bulungula Incubator | Mar 15, 2024 | Basic Services, Broader Impact, Data, Featured, Health & Nutrition
In South Africa, a staggering 1 in 4 children are affected by stunting, an irreversible condition marked by physical and cognitive impairments due to persistent undernutrition. Stunting arises from a complex combination of factors, including poor maternal health,...
