Joshua Krynauw was asked to design a recycling project at his school, St Johns College in Johannesburg, he decided to Up-Cycle school shoes and ‘takkies’, in order to give them…
Chris Mintz, the hero that charged the Oregon community college shooter to help save others is doing fine after having surgery to remove seven bullets. The Army veteran was shot…
Jodie Wyers was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma at the age of 23. The diagnosis was potentially life-threatening and required months of intense treatment. After treatment, she was declared infertile. Before…
In 2009, Seattle Deputy Sheriff Kent Mundell was shot while responding to a domestic violence call. One week later, he passed away. He left behind a grieving wife, 16 year-old…
While Cape Town is one of the most picturesque cities in the country, it has high rates of unemployment and homelessness. Thousands of people, young and old, go hungry every…
Six year-old Mable has been fighting leukemia for two years. Her one wish? To be a super hero for a day. Thanks to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada…
Todd Bachman was ready to walk his daughter down the aisle. He also knew he couldn’t do it alone. Bachman stopped daughter Brittany Peck’s wedding processional Saturday to request the…
This is Samuel Meixueiro, who’s fallen on hard times. He lost his home and has been sleeping in a church. In order to keep his job, Meixueiro walks from Kansas…
This is a story about Joseph Tshabalala. A 30-something year old male from Sweetwaters township on the outskirts of Grasmere, Johannesburg. Many years ago, Joseph’s brother was diagnosed with and…
Where mind meets heart
“One of the marvellous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn't as individuals.” – Jean Vanier
