Articles tagged with: Cape Town

Jan
04

The Size of Africa: The Real Truth

In terms of square miles, USA, China, India, Japan and most of Eastern and Western Europe would fit within Africa's borders.

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationMapOffice HappeningsSize of AfricaSouth Africa

Did you know you could fit the whole USA, China, India, Spain, France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, and Eastern Europe, inside of Africa and still have some room left?
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Dec
15

Local Cape Town Bank Sponsors the TNHF Programme Centre!

Old Mutual Bank provides office furnishings: computers, desks, chairs, whiteboards and more!

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsOld MutualSouth Africa

We're in the process of opening up our new office and program center in Cape Town this month. The office will serve as a place for students to come study, the headquarters for our TNHF staff members, and a place to meet with donors and local officials...
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Dec
13

Thankful Staff after TNHF Scholar Survives Stabbing

Friday proves a difficult day for TNHF students and staff

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationSouth Africa

Last Friday evening, TNHF student  Xolani Gixela was mistaken for another man in his township and attacked by a man wielding a knife.  Xolani was stabbed in the head and received several cuts and gashes, but was declared well enough to be released by police and medics later that evening...
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Dec
02

The Holiday Art Campaign is Underway!

Give a Piece of South Africa This Holiday Season

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: ArtCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsPortlandSouth Africa

The launch of our Holiday Campaign early this week was met with waves of excitement and support!  We are overwhelmed by your level of love and ecouragement! If you have not yet secured your own piece of one-of-a-kind South African art for you or a loved one, support the holiday campaign now!
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Nov
16

Heroes in the Making! Elizabeth's Reaction to 2011 Scholarship Interviews

"Although the stories were full of sadness, I did not read them as tragedies, but saw each individual as a hero."

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

"Interviews took place at Sheba Cafe in Cape Town. The place is a small coffee shop run by a beautiful and passionate Ethiopian woman who was happy to assist us with her space and as excited as we were to see each new and inspiring young person..."
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Nov
10

South Africa Aims to Reduce Poverty By Increasing Number of College Graduates!

Newly Launched Program Features: Improved Funding, Student Guidance, Community Service and Higher Teaching Standards

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaBlade NzimandeCape TownEducationMentorPortlandScholarshipSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

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Nov
09

Why Are You Excited to Work for TNHF? Video Interview with Edwin Louw Part 2

"It is through education that we can bridge these gaps, bridge these railway lines."

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationPortlandSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

TNHF staff's most recent trip to South Africa resulted in exciting additions to the team and a new South African Staff.
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Nov
04

Spend Some Time With New TNHF Staff! Video Interview with Elizabeth Benniger Part 1

Cape Town Director of Programs, Elizabeth Benniger interviews with Executive Director Justin Zoradi

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsSouth Africa

Elizabeth has joined TNHF as the Director of Programs in Cape Town. Executive Director Justin Zoradi catches up with Elizabeth and discusses what she hopes to bring to These Numbers Have Faces.

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Nov
03

Colleges From Around the Nation Gather to Discuss the TNHF Mission

Justin Meets With Spouses of U.S. Collegiate Leaders in South Africa

Written by Jedidiah Fugle Tags: AfricaBethel UniversityCape TownChristian College ConsortiumEducationGordon CollegeSouth AfricaTaylor UnviversityWestmont CollegeWheaton CollegeWomen's Empowerment

In a very exciting meeting last week, the wives of US college presidents sat down to discuss the future education of South African students.

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Nov
02

Spend Some Time With New TNHF Staff! Video Interview with Edwin Louw Part 1

Executive Director Justin Zoradi interviews Cape Town Director of Operations, Edwin Louw

Tags: AfricaCape TownEducationOffice HappeningsSouth AfricaTNHF staff

TNHF staff's most recent trip to South Africa resulted in exciting additions to the team and a new South African Staff.

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Oct
28

Smiles of Hope when TNHF Visits Local High School in South Africa!

TNHF Team Speaks to Graduating Twelth Grade Students at Fezeka High School

Tags: academic bursaryAfricaCape TownEducationFezekaHigh schoolscholarshipSouth AfricaWomen's Empowerment

In the most recent trip to South Africa, Executive Director, Justin Zoradi and our new South Africa staff, Edwin Louw and Elizabeth Benninger met with the leaders of tomorrow... graduating Fezeka High School students.

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Oct
06

The Laughing Bishop - Desmond Tutu Retires This Month

Apartheid's scourge evolved into the world's moral compass. As he hangs up his cassock, Desmond Tutu relfects on a life spent defending the oppressed

Tags: AfricaApartheidCape TownDesmont TutuEducationSouth AfricaTime Magazine

Article by Alex Perry - TIME Magazine (Oct 11th, 2010)

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Sep
30

Foto Friday!

Two of Our TNHF Scholars Give Back at the JL Zwane Soup Kitchen

Written by Melanie Glass Tags: AfricaCape TownCommunity Impact ModelJL ZwaneSouth Africa

There is a community service aspect to the TNHF Community Impact Model, and for two of our students, volunteering in the JL Zwane soup kitchen fills this requirement. It's a beautiful picture of TNHF empowering youth so they can then give back to their communities and empower others. See for yourself!

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