Storytelling helps indigenous people to build their own social solutions: Participants map out an ideal future for their community. Authors suppliedWhat happens when local communities are actively involved in plotting their own solutions to the everyday problems that plague them? These challenges could be social, economic, environmental or civic in nature. This question lies at … [Read more...] about Storytelling helps indigenous people to build their own social solutions | The Conversation
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African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums: People feel a real sense of community in slums like Kibera in Nairobi. EPA-EFE/DAI KUROKAWAIn sub-Saharan Africa, over 55% of the urban population are estimated to live in areas categorised as slums and informal settlements. These slums and informal settlements are largely the physical manifestations … [Read more...] about African cities must address social and economic issues when upgrading slums | The Conversation
Joburg social entrepreneur on a mission to democratize education delivery in Africa
Joburg social entrepreneur on a mission to democratize education delivery in Africa: Education is too expensive and does not prepare students for the workplace. These are the lamentations of both employers and students across Africa. Why are educational institutions not changing their curricula fast enough to provide relevant education that satisfies industry skills demands? … [Read more...] about Joburg social entrepreneur on a mission to democratize education delivery in Africa
Changing the African narrative through social media platforms | The Conversation
Changing the African narrative through social media platforms: From: #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou Twitter/@decorationsclubSocial media platforms are providing Africans with an opportunity to counter negative stereotypes by giving them representational agency. More and more Africans use the internet. By the end of 2000 the continent had a total of 4,514,400 users. … [Read more...] about Changing the African narrative through social media platforms | The Conversation
Sally Shackleton – The social web | Joburg
Sally Shackleton – The social web | Joburg: Click on the name of the photographer below the image to see more Johannesburg goodness. Sally Shackleton – The social web Image by SANGONeT One More: The social web Image by SANGONeT Source: MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join the fun: Add Your event | Submit a Press Release | Add your listing. … [Read more...] about Sally Shackleton – The social web | Joburg
