25 November - Human Rights

In today's show, we were joined by Anna Brom – Founder of the Anna Foundation. The mission of the organisation is to uplift rural communities by providing academic, social and environmental support and equipping children with skills for life long learning. Anna explained more about the projects they have. All activities initiated and implemented by the Anna Foundation rely on funding and donations. A donation received, no matter how big or small, will change the lives of the children they work with so if you would like to donate or volunteer your services contact (021) 880 2183 or go to www.annafoundation.com

We heard from Dr Helen Scanlot – From the International Centre for Transitional Justice. The International Center for Transitional Justice assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocity or human rights abuse. The Center works in societies emerging from repressive rule or armed conflict, as well as in established democracies where historical injustices or systemic abuse remain unresolved. Dr Scanlot explained more about activities they are involved in here in South Africa. For Further information please contact their offices on (021) 674 0448 or visit www.ictj.org

And our last interview was with Lindsay Coetzee - Director at Won Life. Won Life is an organisation that aims to help existing health and educational services in under-privileged areas, with a special focus on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. For more information on the work that they do contact (021) 979 5719 or go to www.wonlife.org.za , alternatively you can email Lindsay at lindsay@wonlife.org.za