Many thanks to Wendy & Rob Booysen who have not only donated considerable funds to support the Masi Educare project, but have also initiated the production of this wonderful video that highlights the importance of ECD in Masiphumelele. Masicorp’s Seedlings … Continue reading →
It has been an extremely busy month at Masi Educare. With all nine of the container classrooms now delivered and safely installed on site, thoughts have turned to promoting the new facility to the community. We recently held an open … Continue reading →
Back in November 2014 we were delighted to report on a formal partnership with AWOL Tours, who run bicycle based tours of Masiphumelele from the BEN bicycle shop in the township. AWOL generously agreed to donate R50 per paying guest … Continue reading →
Since we last reported on the developments at Masi Educare four new container classrooms have arrived on site. It has not been an easy experience – as these pictures show. Not only is the space restricted but the soft ground … Continue reading →
It has been some time since we last reported on Masi Educare – the pre-school in the old farmhouse at the center of Masiphumelele. Regular readers of this blog will know that the City of Cape Town has given Masicorp … Continue reading →
Many thanks are due to Masicorp volunteer Vicki Rattray who arranged Easter egg hunts for children from Masiphumelele creches over the Easter weekend. The egg hunts took place at Masiphumelele Library where Vicki was assisted by her sons Alex and … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 … Continue reading →
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 identify … Continue reading →
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 an informal crèche … Continue reading →