Laurence: Prosecutor, Cleaner and Volunteer through Employment Access Programme
We hear from Laurence, a prosecutor from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who has worked as a cleaner, cook and volunteer here in South Africa. Now, with the assistance of the Employment Access Programme, she is rising through the ranks, and reconnecting with her passion.
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Stella: Lessons of Strength and Independence From Lawrence House
Stella, 21, arrived in South Africa in 2008 after migrating from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with her uncle. After adjusting to life in Cape Town, Stella was ready to resume her education; she and her uncle looked to Lawrence house, a child and youth care center registered with the Department of Social Development, for support. Lawrence house specializes in the care and protection of unaccompanied foreign minors and refugee children, as well as children who have experienced trauma.
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Vincent: Opening your mind to others through UNITE
Nineteen-year-old Vincent is set to complete twelfth grade in a few months. Reflecting back on his time at school, he credits UNITE for much of the person he is today.
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Joint Press Release: Home Affairs To Discontinue Birth Certificates For Foreign Children
The Department of Home Affairs has published its proposed new regulations to the Births and Deaths
Registration Act and is calling for the discontinuation of the issuing of birth certificates to foreign
children. Read our joint Press Release here.
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Zam Zam: Empowering Women’s Platform With Education
Zam Zam, an active member of Scalabrini’s Women’s Platform, has found her calling as an advocate for integration. Her leadership skills, coupled with a strong sense of identity, have served as an impactful combination.
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