Monthly Archives: July 2012

Farewell, Bradley

Bradley Wilson was an intern at our organisation for the past 2 months. He finished his internship last week on Thursday, but today is the final farewell as he heads back to Colorado. We want to say thank you again, … Continue reading

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Youth Combating Violence against Women

Africa Unite is currently planning a basketball tournament in collaboration with the Institute for Justice and Crime Prevention to take place on 18th August in commemoration of Women’s Month. The theme for this year’s event is “Youth Combating Violence against Women” … Continue reading

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Bradley’s Last Day at Africa Unite

Bradley Wilson, our intern for the past two months, finished his internship today. He shared his experiences and work to the rest of the team in a short presentation. Bradley completely revamped Africa Unite’s online presence during his time here. … Continue reading

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Nelson Mandela Day

Yesterday, Africa Unite, in partnership with other stakeholders in Gugulethu, visited several affected burned houses as a result of the gang violence in Gugulethu. The visit was part of a follow-up on the recommendations made during a community dialogue, held … Continue reading

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Africa Unite in the News

A local newspaper recently published an article on the community dialogue that Africa Unite facilitated on youth gang violence in Gugulethu. Follow-up meetings with the gang members are still in progress, and the work to rebuild the burnt down houses … Continue reading

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Human Rights Workshop in Masiphumelele

On 11 July 2012, a group of Africa Unite Peer Educators held a human rights workshop at CWD’s Pink House in Masiphumelele. The workshop, held for approximately 25 primary school children in the community, ran from 10h00 to 15h00. Khulekani … Continue reading

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Community Dialogue on Youth Gang Violence in Gugulethu

A full day community dialogue was facilitated by Africa Unite in partnership with the following organisations: Gugulethu Social Development, Bright Ideas, Sport and Recreation (City of Cape Town), Joint Safety Committee, Department of Community Safety, JL Zwane Centre, Safe Schools, … Continue reading

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Cape Town Refugee Center Workshops

Africa Unite, in collaboration with the Cape Town Refugee Center, is hosting two human rights workshops for refugee children on their holiday break. Both workshops are to be held at the CTRC office in Wynberg. The first of the two … Continue reading

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Bonne Esperance Graduation Ceremony

The Bonne Esperance programme run by the Catholic Welfare and Development organisation is a shelter for refugee women and children. Africa Unite has partnered with CWD and Bonne Esperance to put on a series of human rights workshops for the … Continue reading

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