The Masifunde Gogo! project is bringing old and new generations together in Diepsloot, proving that a grandparent’s love and a good story are at the heart of creating a community…
Gogos in Johannesburg now have their own Gogo Reading Club and Gogo Library as part of an incredible initiative that aims to see them become literacy champions in their households…
Non-profit GoGOGOgo is giving gogos a break from raising grandchildren while putting them first for a change with various programmes from boxing classes to skills workshops! South Africa (24…
It’s been a lengthy wait for eager online shoppers and independent sellers, but South Africa’s Amazon is finally here: South Africa (07 May 2024) — It’s been a patient…
They attend boxing classes once a week as part of a project called GOGOBox. Johannesburg, South Africa (08 March 2024) – Grannies from Alexandra township in Johannesburg are trading…
Gogos across the country are now able to slide into their family’s DMs and stay connected. South Africa (23 February 2023) – On your marks, get set – we are…
Tablets handed over to gogos in Eerste River on Friday as part of the goGOGOgo project. Eerste River, South Africa (20 July 2022) – “My grandchildren will grow up knowing…
goGOGOgo teaches elderly persons in Alexandra, Johannesburg how to navigate smartphones and the internet. Johannesburg, South Africa (16 February 2022) – Navigating new technology and digital applications has become necessary…
Where mind meets heart
“It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf and tell it to be quiet.” — Jennifer Ritchie Payette
