Currently at a networking event for NGOs, this is a starting project to develop stronger links between NGO’s and those who can help, whether it is funding, volunteers, societies etc It is brilliant to be invited and witness empowering movements like this in South Africa. There a range of sectors present which include organisations which work towards positive change in HIV/AIDS, Feeding Schemes, Child Welfare, Employment etc I came across a gentleman of 70 years old by the name of Raj. Raj is an extremely inspiring individual. He ran a shelter of 30+people and discussed how he became a father figure who people within the shelter looked up to. He helped them to be fed and taught them important life principles. He said that some people he had to work with were bad people, admitting to
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