by admin | Mar 26, 2015 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education, Maths Lab
We’ve been happy to welcome Jane Philippi, from our U.S. Masicorp Board, for a recent two-week visit. Jane, who has been involved with Masicorp since 2002, came to see her many friends here and also to view progress on various projects since she and John and Carol...
by admin | Nov 21, 2014 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education
Masicorp volunteers and the staff of several pre-school’s in Masiphumelele were recently on hand to help The Santa’s Shoebox Project distribute gifts to the local children. The Santa Shoebox Project originated in Cape Town in 2006 and is an initiative of the Kidz2Kidz...
by admin | Nov 13, 2014 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Nonny's Bakery & Cafe
This month sees the beginning of a partnership between Masicorp and AWOL Tours, who operate cycling tours of Masiphumelele in association with the Bicycle Empowerment Network (BEN). The relationship will see both organisations working together in the long-term to...
by admin | Oct 20, 2014 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education
There was excellent news for Siyakhanya Educare Center this month when the pre-school received confirmation of their registration with the Department of Social Development (DSD). Like many pre-schools in Masiphumelele, and other poor communities, Siyakhanya began as...
by admin | Sep 3, 2014 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD), Education
The first week of September is National Book Week in South Africa. Government statistics show that only 14% of the South African population are active book readers, and only 5% of parents read to their children. National Book Week is therefore a chance to raise...
by admin | Jul 28, 2014 | EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD)
Almost two months after a devastating fire destroyed a large area of Masiphumelele the Masincedisane Pre-School has re-opened. The pre-school was one of over 200 buildings that was completely destroyed as we reported back in May. While the students have been housed in...
