Masicorp is extremely grateful to the many donors around the world that fund the programs we provide in Masiphumelele. One of the most rewarding parts of our work is to host our donors when they visit South Africa to see … Continue reading →
Every week Masicorp volunteer Milli Firth gives her time to help the children from Masiphumelele that are studying at Fish Hoek Primary School improve their English language skills, through the “English…Please” program. Only a small number of Masiphumelele parents are … Continue reading →
It has been a busy start to the year with students heading back to school, college and university but over at The Sewing Café, situated between Masiphumelele and Kommetjie, a new class of adult learners is also making a fresh … Continue reading →
An adult panto by members of the FACE team and other friends brought a year of fundraising to the perfect fun end with laughs all round. “Possibly the Worst Panto Ever” as it was titled was staged by the Gentlemen’s … Continue reading →
Although Masicorp’s projects largely provide opportunities for the young learners in Masiphumelele we also recognize that the training of the teachers and administrative staff that work with the students is crucial for improving their learning experience. Last year we were … Continue reading →
Although most of Masicorp’s projects in Masiphumelele are focused on education we do also assist local entrepreneurs. It is estimated that fewer than 30% of the population have regular employment and for many starting their own small business could provide … Continue reading →
At the Derbyshire Branch of FACE, four (of five) Ladies that Brunch held their Christmas get-together on 16 December. Instead of their normal practice of exchanging Christmas gifts they have decided to make donations to FACE and a total of … Continue reading →
Right at the outset of the FACE fundraising campaign some collection tins were bought at the pound shop and having been suitably decorated were handed out for folks to fill with their spare loose change…and after one year those pennies … Continue reading →
The key to making Masiphumelele’s creches sustainable is to get them registered with the Department of Social Development so that a government subsidy can be received for each child. To date only six of the 27 creches in the township … Continue reading →
Financial circumstances dictate that few children in Masiphumelele receive Christmas presents. It is therefore always wonderful to see presents donated to the community from donors elsewhere in the cape Peninsula, South Africa and even overseas. Thanks to a group of … Continue reading →