17 July – Human Rights

Today we spoke to Siphokazi Xhameni - from Siyaphambili Orphan Village. Siyaphambili Orphan Village is a registered non-profit organisation working with orphaned and vulnerable children and their caregivers. The organisation is situated in Langa Township. And they are currently for volunteers, so if you can help please contact Ndileka at (021) 695 2264 or send an email to siyaphambili@gmail.com

We also spoke to Tony Wilcox - Project Coordinator at Balco or Build Adult Learning Co-operative. BALCO is a non-profit, non-government organisation involved in the struggle against illiteracy and unemployment. They are inviting young people who are interested in baking to be part of their bakery learnership if you want more information you can contact their offices at (021) 706 2261 or send an email to balco-abet@mweb.co.za
PICS: courtesy of BALCO

And our last interview was with Meriel Bartlett - Marketing Director of the National Sea Rescue Institute. The National Sea Rescue Institute is a countrywide non-profit organisation dedicated to helping people in distress whether at sea or on inland water. These brave men and women, who all work on a voluntary basis, have saved over 1500 lives since the NSRI came into being in 1967 and over thirteen thousand people have been assisted in operations carried out by them. The NSRI runs on corporate sponsorships as well as through a number of fund raising activities. If you want more information about the NSRI you can contact their offices at (021) 434 4011 or visit www.nsri.org.za
PICS: www.nsri.org.za