It is my belief that the best way for people to learn Xhosa and potentially help heal rifts is to go and volunteer, but not to go as some sort of saviour but rather as your humble self, struggling to learn Xhosa and to get to know people in the process. You provide a service, and learn about your fellow peoples in our beautiful country and have a good time. There is plenty of healing to be done on both sides of the wealth and class curtain. Besides, this is how I learnt Xhosa as an adult - Volunteering and interacting. Its a fabulous investment in yourself, let alone the youth of our country.
So, if you wish to be connected through some innovative channels, please check this blog label often or subscribe via RSS or just keep subscribed to my mailing list. But hopefully, you can follow one of the links to organisations below and find a place to volunteer that works well for you. At this time, I prefer to not have to manage this process. Take initiative and contact some of the folk below.
At some point, we hope to have a google calendar, which will provide up to date connections with events and peoples organising things in the townships. The atmosphere of non-work pressure combined with the inquisitive exposure will allow you the mental space to let your Xhosa grow. Epic! Improve your Xhosa, heal the nation and yourself - Volunteer!
The official blog of UBuntu Bridge and http://www.learnxhosa.co.za, where you will find information pertaining to Xhosa language courses, Xhosa learning manuals and Xhosa Audio Cds, as well as Xhosa immersion opportunities and general cultural points of interest.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Volunteer Opportunities - Links and Contacts
The Sosebenza Centre for Peace is a youth centre in Masiphumelele (MASI). Its is a home away from home to many youth involved in various environmental, music, art, drama, sport and spiritual community based organisations.
Link to their Facebook Page
And Green Pop for fun tree planting activities in the locations:http://www.greenpop.org/
http://greenpop.org/dates/ - for planting schedule.
The Earthchild Project have some truly inspiring Volunteer projects going and you can have a lot of fun doing great things with wonderful kids.
See the other blog posts below or their site at: http://www.earthchildproject.org/index.php
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