The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment in South Africa, affiliated with The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, offers three progressive levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Each level has specific age requirements, minimum completion periods, and activity commitments across four sections: Service, Skills, Physical Recreation, and Adventurous Journey. The Gold level includes an additional Residential Project. […]
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Part 1: The Broader Impacts of Volunteering and Becoming a Good Global Citizen Volunteering is a powerful force for change that extends far beyond the immediate benefits of service. It not only uplifts communities but also fosters the development of good global citizens. By engaging in meaningful volunteer work, individuals contribute to the broader societal
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Why Education on Menstrual Health Matters and the Benefits of Washable Sanitary Towels Menstrual health is a fundamental aspect of overall well-being, yet it remains a topic surrounded by stigma and misinformation in many parts of the world. Lack of education about menstruation has serious consequences, particularly for young girls and women in disadvantaged communities.
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About the Award Not all learning happens in the classroom. Young people need experiences outside the classroom to become committed, responsible and fulfilled citizens of the world. The Award is available to all 14-24 year olds and is the world’s leading youth achievement award. It equips young people for life regardless of their background, culture,
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An extract from the IEB Life Orientation Guidelines 2.3 COMMUNITY SERVICE TASK Community Service is a valuable experience for learners as it fosters personal growth, enhances social skills, assists with the development of empathy, and makes a meaningful impact on communities. It is a task that provides learners with an opportunity to develop and practice
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The benefits of kindness Let me say upfront that this is not our article. I copied it years ago and can no longer remember the original source. So if you are the author I apologise and would love to add your name. Kindness is one of those happiness paradoxes, whereby we become happier by making other
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Why Is Kindness Important? One would think that the answer would be obvious but spend just one hour in Johannesburg traffic and you will begin to wonder if anyone has even heard the word. I often wonder when kindness went out of fashion, and I’m convinced it started with the TV show called ‘The weakest
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14 Health Benefits of Acts of Kindness Volunteer Now supports causes and provides volunteering opportunities not because you HAVE to volunteer or be kind but because it is the right thing to do. It starts and ends with each one of you. Today you can make the world a better place by being kind, even
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Even when you believe you can’t – you can. Here are 10 simple acts of online kindness. Choose to be kind every time! REPLY TO A POST YOU ENJOY We all get in the habit of breezing past content on social media, though it’s actually worth the effort of making the Internet a positive and
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What is Volunteering? Volunteering is a voluntary act of an individual or group freely giving time and labour for community service. Many volunteers are specifically trained in the areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster. Nowadays, one common type of volunteer is volunteer tourism.
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