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 | Feb 27, 2023 | All projects, Broader Impact, Featured, Health & Nutrition, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
Our rural community’s lack of access to basic resources, such as electricity or running water, presents some of our most pressing challenges. Yet, this circumstance makes our community’s lifestyle inherently environmentally sustainable. In many rural and...
by Bulungula Incubator | Oct 31, 2022 | Education, Featured, Sustainable Livelihoods (Rural Skills Centre)
From Preconception to Career. Our strategy supports people from our community throughout their working lifetime, providing education, training, and opportunities to build productive careers. Since 2020 we have been crafting our Job Skills and Entrepreneurship...
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 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...
