by Bulungula Incubator | Dec 1, 2022 | Featured, Health & Nutrition
Ten years ago, we lost a beloved colleague to HIV/AIDS. In those days, BI did not have a health programme yet and accessing any kind of healthcare was a mission. The only option for community members to get ARVs (HIV treatment) was to walk a tiring 2 hours to the...
by Bulungula Incubator | Nov 23, 2022 | Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition
For the month of November, we recognise and celebrate Disability Awareness Month around the world. The CDC defines a disability as, “any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities...
by Bulungula Incubator | Sep 14, 2022 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre), Vibrant Villages
One in 10 deaths in South Africa is associated with alcohol use. Of those who consume alcohol, half of men and a third of women binge drink. Alcohol consumption is such a widespread issue in the country, that during the COVID-19 lockdown there was a complete ban on...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 30, 2022 | Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition
The Bulungula Incubator was invited by Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism to be part of a group of 10 different organisations (amandla.mobi, Africa Health Research Institute and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Ezintsha @Wits University, Rural...
by Bulungula Incubator | Aug 4, 2022 | All projects, Broader Impact, Education, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre), Vibrant Villages
How can you focus on early childhood education if a third of babies are dying of diarrhoea diseases? How can you keep a population healthy if you live a full-day walk away from the nearest clinic? How can you excel as a student if you struggle to read because of poor...
by Bulungula Incubator | Dec 10, 2021 | All projects, Education, Featured, Health & Nutrition
Proper nutrition is the foundation of child survival, health and development. A well nourished child is able to grow and learn in order to live full and productive lives. However, in South Africa it is estimated that about one in three children are stunted due to...
