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October’s Most Proudly South African Video

Ryan James November 3, 2015 3

Many of our guests want to meet Kate Groch, the remarkable woman (and teacher) who features in Boyd’s book and the brains behind a new model of education that is …

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GWF Hosts First Ever Bilateral Youth Conservation Tech Conference

Ryan James September 29, 2015 3

An exciting milestone was reached at Londolozi’s nonprofit partner, Good Work Foundation (GWF), this week as the organisation hosted its first ever bilateral youth conference, titled: “Education, Technology & Conservation: a …

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A ‘Spring’ Promise Brings Education to Over 3000 Rural South Africans

Ryan James September 1, 2015 6

Spring is here, and with it comes a change in the trees of Londolozi. The Cassias and knobthorns begin flowering, bringing with them abundant pollinators like sunbirds and bees, and …

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The ‘Big Data’ Women Who Will Change South Africa

Ryan James August 19, 2015 9

“Big data,” says Accolade Ubisi during a meeting at the Hazyview Digital Learning Campus. “We need to implement better data capturing processes and share the results visually. Infographics and video.” …

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5 Beautiful B&W Photos Celebrating the Vision of Londolozi’s Women

Ryan James August 9, 2015 10

Each of the women in the black and white photographs below has an individual story. This is the mini-story or the “Instagram” précis, which is interesting in its own right. …

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Rural South Africa Has a New “Agency” on the Block

Ryan James August 4, 2015 7

Rural South Africa Has a New “Agency” on the Block If you’re a previous guest to Londolozi, you may have visited the Londolozi Creative Hub: the innovation “lab” where all …

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67 Aloes In 67 Minutes – A Mandela Day Celebration

Amanda Ritchie July 20, 2015 5

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance …

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Boyd Varty: A Short Story on What We Have Learnt from a 9-Year-Old South African Avatar

Boyd Varty July 1, 2015 8

It’s amazing how quickly you get used to what you’re comfortable with. Isn’t it ironic, for example, that Good Work Foundation (GWF) celebrates being a “digital-everything” organisation, and yet our …

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40 New Reasons to Love Kruger & Conservation

Ryan James June 24, 2015 13

“I would like to see Londolozi become the change it wishes to see – a microcosm of a South Africa filled with hope, friendship and a willingness to coexist; a …

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1976 – 2015: Why We Are Thankful For More Than Just a “Newspaper Story”

Ryan James June 16, 2015 4

39 years ago to the day, young South African students in Soweto marched in protest of the iniquities of the Apartheid government, specifically a 1976 government decree that forced schools …

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8 Children Who Are Changing the World

Bronwyn Varty-Laburn April 30, 2015 4

Over the years, as a family and business, we have been privileged to be part of movements that look to make a positive, lasting impact on the world we live …

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A Londolozi Elder on the Art of Stillness and Choosing the Path Less Travelled

Ryan James April 8, 2015 12

“Listen to your elder’s advice, not because they are always right but because they have more experiences of being wrong.” – Unknown author “Kokwani” is the Shangaan word for “elder” …

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Join the Movement: Londolozi Pledges Support to Massive “Open Learning for Africa” Crowdfunding Campaign

Ryan James March 17, 2015 2

The Open Learning Movement We are calling friends of Londolozi and Good Work Foundation (GWF) to join the Open Learning movement as we work towards a goal of getting 10,000 …

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Don’t Miss Out on 2015’s Most Incredible African Adventure

Ryan James March 4, 2015 1

According to Boyd Varty (who has some experience and says this with a wry smile), “you probably won’t be into this.” One of Africa’s lowest human populations. Herds of gemsbok …

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Want to Connect to Africa Every Day? These Pioneers from the USA Regularly Beam In

Ryan James February 25, 2015 5

Three Americans are connecting in to rural Africa every month, from Ohio, Florida and New York. Using Skype, these trans-Atlantic pioneers are using their resources and skills to bring new …

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