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Reading this link brought tears to my eyes!
Started this discussion. Last reply by sylvia hammond Aug 28, 2011. 1 Reply 1 Like
Emerging stories of success on transformation
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nicolene Rose- Innes Aug 28, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
A lot seems to be going around which one might interpret as negative regarding transformation in South Africa. Are there motivating stories about tarnsforming achieving its goals? My real question…Continue
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Does helping people always mean giving them your ideas?
Started this discussion. Last reply by GIft Jul 28, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
One of the biggest sources of the current community psycho-socio-economic struggles might have come from that the 1994 election created huge expectations from the new government while in the frenzy…Continue
How does one find funding for this kind of project?
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Since February 2009, we worked as part of an initiative that was involved in creating sustainable neighbourhoods (in Philippi, Cape Town) composed of a two pronged approach to community…Continue
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GIft replied to Des Squire's discussion Fighting the growing Aids infection Rate in women in the group HIV and AIDS issues"Interesting discussion, thank you for posting it. I consent to the fact that the issue raised is necessary for us to consider, however, the approach puts a burden on men, in my view. I want to participate in reducing the rates of infection and I…"
GIft posted a blog postHow could you use a ball of string to “solve” Xenophobia?
A colleague asked me to help with a facilitation task at a healing facility. I thought we were going to work with drug addicts, alcoholics and people with eating disorders because that is his main area of interest or so I thought. It became apparent we were talking about dissonance in the ‘foundation’ team at this facility (grounds (wo) men, cleaners, security guards and cooking staff).They formed a group of 14 adults, two of European descent the rest being African having diversity…See More
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Nicolene Rose- Innes replied to GIft's discussion Emerging stories of success on transformation"Its astonishing how if we simply provide the oportunities for our people, and support them in their dreams where it can take us as a nation I have recently been elected onto the board of a NPO where the focus is to send…"
Montoane Kgwete replied to GIft's discussion Emerging stories of success on transformation"I think the gap ratio involving transformation was so huge that the sligth changes that are taking place in other few companies or institutions (including gorvement) is still a drop in the ocean. Hence we still lack more successfull transformation…"
Bryce Biggs replied to GIft's discussion Emerging stories of success on transformation"There are certainly a range of change management programmes in progress that are having a significant impact on attitudes and behaviours within particular organisations.
One programme that I am familiar with involves a team of 50 to 60 facilitators…"
GIft posted a discussionEmerging stories of success on transformation
A lot seems to be going around which one might interpret as negative regarding transformation in South Africa. Are there motivating stories about tarnsforming achieving its goals? My real question is: What can you share about any emerging and existing success stories that you know across race and gender lines post-‘94 about organisations in South Africa overcoming challenges in transformation? See More
Carl Muller replied to GIft's discussion Seeking research projects in Climate Change Adaptation, Community Leadership Development in the group NGO"Contact me, we are going to do our self empowerment project and is using the SBL for the research on it's success. Maybe you can be involved and see how it is run."
GIft added a discussion to the group Corporate Social Responsibility & Investment
community development, sustainable development, climate change and adaptation
Are there organizations providing sustainable solutions through grass-roots initiatives to empower people and communities in Africa that need facilitation expertise particularly in adaptation strategies for vulnerable communities dealing with impacts of climate change?I would love to network for purposes to gain employment through research projects, facilitation of conversations that lead to transformation and development strategies for the impacted communities.See More
GIft joined sylvia hammond's groupCorporate Social Responsibility & Investment
A meeting place for donors and those seeking funding, and for discussion of issues by skills-universe members interested in community building, supporting Non-profit organisations (NPO)s, NGOs (non-governmental organisations) and responsible for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate social investment (CSI).See More
GIft added a discussion to the group Enthusiastically looking for work
Seeking employment in Development Facilitation and Sustainable Livelihoods
I have experiential training in facilitation. Professionally I have acquired a Master's degree in Meteorology. Does anyone know of projects or organisations that deal with personal development, facilitation of multicultural diversity, gender reconciliaition, community development as an approach to sustainable livelihoods and leadership development. My strengths are in leadership development gained through personal transformation and not academic training. Could anyone point me in the 'right'…See More
GIft added a discussion to the group NGO
Seeking research projects in Climate Change Adaptation, Community Leadership Development
I have experiential training in facilitation. Professionally I have acquired a Master's degree in Meteorology. Does anyone know of projects or organisations that deal with personal development, facilitation of multicultural diversity, gender reconciliaition, community development as an approach to sustainable livelihoods and leadership development. My strengths are in leadership development gained through personal transformation and not academic training. Could anyone point me in the 'right'…See More
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How could you use a ball of string to “solve” Xenophobia?
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A colleague asked me to help with a facilitation task at a healing facility. I thought we were going to work with drug addicts, alcoholics and people with eating disorders because that is his main area of interest or so I thought. It became apparent we were talking about dissonance in the ‘foundation’ team at this facility (grounds (wo) men, cleaners, security guards and cooking staff).They formed a group of 14 adults, two of European descent the rest being African having diversity…
Continue Climate Change Threatens Livelihoods
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 13:10 0 Comments 0 Likes
"We need to reverse the trends that increase vulnerability to climate change through
food security. We will actually be the most vulnerable region if we continue to
be where we are now," said Chimbari. This was accessed from a website…
What would it take us to focus on gifts rather than deficiencies.......
Posted on August 27, 2010 at 15:37 3 Comments 0 Likes
Louise van Rhyn of Symphonia wrote “When citizens start to bring joy, beauty and a sense of possibility back into corporate South Africa; we have a chance to create an
alternative future.” How do we do this,
I ask? She continues by saying” Appreciate someone today. The neuroscientists
tell us that the ratio of Appreciation to Criticism should be 5:1 in order for
people to think well and do their best work.…
Is it possible to transform, moving out of victim dependency?
Posted on August 23, 2010 at 18:30 1 Comment 0 Likes
On the 16th of June I attended a youth celebration gathering in Philippi, Lower Crossroads at The Beautiful Gates. The youth were presenting different performing acts in drama, acting, singing and dance under the auspices of Community Connections, a
local NGO based at the Philippi Business…
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- At 20:02 on March 22, 2012, Carl Muller said…
We need facilitators in KZN. Preferably Zulu speaking.
R300 to R1000/hour. We will train you.
Self-Empowerment
Demonstrate an understanding of an entrepreneurial profile
Explain and apply the concept, principles and theories of motivation in a leadership context.carl@vulamehlo.co.za
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