Our first guest on Backchat today was Dorette Steenkamp from Uthango Social Investments. The organisation specialises in social innovation to implement best practices in sustainable development. They work in remote communities and in under-resourced urban areas to alleviate poverty in lasting ways and improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable in society. For more information you may contact the organisation on 021 783 5263 or visit www.uthango.org
Maryland Literacy Programme-Isabelle Oliver
We were also joined in studio by Isabelle Oliver from Maryland Literacy Programme, a non-profit organisation that deals with adult literacy. They have 40 satellite centers in the Western Cape. Since the organisation’s interception, Maryland has achieved quite a lot, including winning the Unilever Award in 2004 and being utilised by a number of hospitals. For more information you may contact the organisation on 021 692 1355 or visit www.adultlit.co.za
Fly the Flag 2010 Campaign
Bush Radio broadcasted the “Fly the Flag 2010 Campaign”. This 30 min broadcast aims at exciting South Africa for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Today marks exactly a year until the soccer tournament kicks off. At 3:55, citizens are urged to blow their Vuvuzelas or sing South Africa’s National Anthem.
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