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Safari Sarasota: leading with the heart to raise funds for digital education in rural South Africa
Safari Sarasota: leading with the heart to raise funds for digital education in rural South Africa
In the spirit of forging connections across continents and supporting communities living adjacent to Africa’s wild spaces, th...

Events, Community

Powering GWF’s Ecosystem of Learning and Working
Powering GWF’s Ecosystem of Learning and Working
Good Work Foundation (GWF) offers its students and learners an Ecosystem of Learning and Working – a perpetual cycle with edu...

Community, Education, Conservation

Rhino Africa: how luxury travel can leave a lasting impact on rural communities
Rhino Africa: how luxury travel can leave a lasting impact on rural communities
On the road to empowering young people, Good Work Foundation (GWF) has stayed the course and made a tangible difference in th...

Community, Conservation

GWF’s women in IT upgrade their skills while uplifting their communities
GWF’s women in IT upgrade their skills while uplifting their communities
Katekani Whitney Ngobeni, Veronica Ndubane and Tatenda Hlatshwayo are digital pioneers in rural South African communities – a...

Technology, Community, Women Empowerment

Uniting communities: unpacking the inspirational leadership of Sonnyboy Ubisi
Uniting communities: unpacking the inspirational leadership of Sonnyboy Ubisi
This Mandela Month, we had the privilege of visiting one of our local leaders, Sonnyboy Ubisi, a highly respected community l...

Community

Halala! Let’s extend a warm and joyous GWF welcome to our new UK board trustees
Halala! Let’s extend a warm and joyous GWF welcome to our new UK board trustees
All of us at Good Work Foundation (GWF) are delighted to officially welcome Dominic and Camille Burrows and Mosidi Modise as ...

Community

GWF and Absa: working together to forge a new generation of workers and entrepreneurs
GWF and Absa: working together to forge a new generation of workers and entrepreneurs
One of Good Work Foundation’s longest-standing partners is Absa, which supports our Bridging Year Academy – one of our core l...

Academy, Community

Today on Campus: capturing the behind-the-scenes magic of Good Work Foundation
Today on Campus: capturing the behind-the-scenes magic of Good Work Foundation
For seven months, from August 2023 to February 2024, Good Work Foundation (GWF) took its social media followers on a joyous o...

Community, Education, Hospitality

Guardians of the wild: three GWF conservation champions who are helping to protect our natural heritage
Guardians of the wild: three GWF conservation champions who are helping to protect our natural heritage
Good Work Foundation's Conservation Academy and Bridging Year Academy aren't just about education – they're about transformin...

Staff, Academy, Community

GWF’s graduation ceremonies: ‘symbolising possibilities for a better future’
GWF’s graduation ceremonies: ‘symbolising possibilities for a better future’
For many youths in South Africa’s rural communities, resources such as computers and internet connectivity remain a remote lu...

Events, Academy, Community

An explosion of colour and culture as we celebrate Heritage Day on campus!
An explosion of colour and culture as we celebrate Heritage Day on campus!
Heritage Day means different things and has varying significance to different individuals, depending on their personal experi...

Events, Community, Education

Funding for impact: how Investec helps young people find decent jobs
Funding for impact: how Investec helps young people find decent jobs
Placing young people in meaningful employment close to where they live – that's the crux of our partnership with Investec, on...

Academy, Technology, Community, Hospitality

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