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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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The Next Bill Gates Connects to the Web on a Londolozi Termite Mound

Ryan James February 18, 2015 30

I asked Vusi Sibiya – our Londolozi “IT tech guy” – for some tips on better Internet connectivity in the African bush. He looked at me with a straight face …

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Positive Steps for Conservation Literacy in South Africa

Ryan James January 28, 2015 2

As we move further into the so-called Anthropocene (see end-note), how do we encourage our children to become proactive conservationists? Do you think it’s important, or simply a challenge for …

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Reinventing Rural: A Christmas Video by Good Work Foundation

Ryan James December 17, 2014 1

In 2014, our partners at Good Work Foundation (GWF) have helped 185 rural adults to qualify with their International Computer Driving Licences. A staggering 7394 online hospitality modules have been completed and …

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Kate Groch on ‘What 30% Could Mean for South Africa’

Ryan James December 3, 2014 11

In June 2014 we reported that Londolozi Digital Learning Centre’s “hub” – in the nearby town of Hazyview – is on the brink of changing the way that education works …

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The 2014 Celebration of Learning

Ryan James November 12, 2014 10

Young Oscar looked at his classmates at the Londolozi Digital Preschool with fear written all over his face. A normal day for Oscar involves practicing the alphabet. Counting to 20. …

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A Letter to My Aunt Glory

Ryan James November 5, 2014 9

This week’s blog post has been written by Teaman Manzini, an accomplished young man who lives in a village just outside of Londolozi. It is significant for two reasons: First. …

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A Shot of Life: New Campaign Launching Across South Africa

Ryan James October 8, 2014 4

Londolozi’s not-for-profit partner, Good Work Foundation (GWF), has recently partnered with South African coffee brand, vida e caffè, on a nationwide campaign to support new education technologies and practices in …

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Bobbi Brown’s Open Letter to Londolozi and Beyond

Ryan James August 28, 2014 6

If you know who Bobbi Brown is, you might know of the exceptional story of an unflagging woman who started as a make-up artist, and – slowly but surely – built …

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8 ‘Little People’ Photos That Will Make You Smile

Ryan James August 20, 2014 7

Sometimes photos say it best. One Londolozi guest recently arrived with the usual: binoculars, bird-book, camera, bug spray, and plenty of back up storage cards for all the photos. But …

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RunMadagascar Update: Countdown!

James Tyrrell August 17, 2014 6

I know now, finally and officially, that this race is going to hurt!! A lot! I’m in the final few weeks of preparation now, and if the culmination of my …

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