Since she can remember, she was in awe of her beautiful hometown, but, as with any other town or city, “there are areas in Paarl where community members are faced with numerous socio-economic challenges – this is what stuck in the back of my mind”. She continues, “It has always been a dream of mine to help those in need.” That dream came true when she made a career change after eight years in a corporate environment to an NGO, the Khula Development Group. Asked why she chooses to work at an NGO, her reply makes one think. “My academic background aside, as a Christian it is my duty to serve.” For this reason, she regards herself “fortunate and blessed to find an opportunity at Khula: an NGO with Christian values”. As the Communications Manager, Bianca creates and oversees the organisation’s internal and external communication with the goal of promoting their vision and mission. Khula is actively involved in the promotion of National Child Protection Week* (in 2022 this was from 29 June to 5 May) that raises awareness of the rights of children. During this week, Khula runs programmes at schools where their mascots, Go-Go and So-So, put on shows; they also create educational boardgames, colouring pages, and activities based on child protection. Bianca sums up the ethos of the work Khula does by saying, “If learners are in school, they are not begging as children on the streets; they are not susceptible to violence, crime, gangsterism, or abuse. If learners are in school they are laying the foundation of their futures.” For more information on Khula or how to get involved, please contact Bianca at Bianca@khuladg.co.za or 073 176 5086 . *The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign is next on the national calendar, held from 25 November to 10 December 2022.
Khula’s mission is to promote a positive culture of learning.
Khula aims to strengthen the value of education for children.
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