The Meaning of a Humanitarian – 22.08.2016
On the evening of the 22nd of August, The Humanitarians, led by our director, Habib, presented an informal seminar to discuss ‘The Meaning of a Humanitarian’. The aim of the evening was to create awareness about Humanitarianism, our NPO and provide a practical opportunity for individuals to partake in our OnePersonInitiative A total of 20 […]
Biokinetic Humanitarian Project (BHP) at CPUT – 14.10.15
On the 14th and 15th October The Humanitarians were proud once again to conduct their flagship project, The Biokinetic Humanitarian Project at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Sport Management Department in Mowbray. We had a great turnout of 65 students that received free biokinetic and health testing as well as free personalized programmes. The […]
Team Building Weekend – 07.08.15
On the weekend of Women’s Day, the Humanitarians embarked on a team building weekend to Kleinmond to empower the team and increase the team dynamics. This weekend consisted of sessions focusing on understanding the team dynamics and increasing our existing relationship in carrying out our goals as an NPO. We travelled in two teams with […]
Cancer Eikehof Home Care – 13.06.15
On Saturday afternoon, the Humanitarians sought out to engage and spend time at the CANSA Eikehof Cancer Home in Athlone. The aim of this day was to spent time with cancer patients that are away from their homes receiving cancer treatment in Cape Town. The facility is run by Wendy whom greeted us on the […]
TEDxCT Salon: Youth Day – 16.06.15
Educating the youth of today will assist in creating a sustainable and innovative society and that was the mind set when the Humanitarians attended the TEDxCT Salon that took place on Youth Day in Khayelitsha in association with GirlHype (aiming to empower young women and girls with Digital and Media education skills). TEDxCapeTown commemorated Youth Day […]
Embrace Dignity Exhibition – 10.06.15
On Wednesday, The Humanitarians were invited to attend a photo exhibition hosted by the NPO, Embrace Dignity at the Bella Studio, Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock. This NPO focuses on advocating for legal reform to end prostitution and sex trafficking and offering services and support to women seeking exit, known as ‘Sisters’, of which our Chief Community […]
Egg Run Campaign – 22.05.15
Sunshine or rain, The Humanitarians were determined to make a sustainable difference and did so by delivering boiled eggs to the homeless in the CBD area near the Castle in Cape Town this past Saturday. The aim of this campaign was to educate and advocate that eating better can promote feeling full for longer as we […]
Sock & Soup Campaign in Bonteheuwel – 17.05.15
On a bright and sunny day, The Humanitarians set out to educate their beloved community of Bonteheuwel coupled with presents for the hard working mothers of the household. After briefing at headquarters we set out to hand out pamphlets and two pairs of socks to every household in Bonteheuwel. These pamphlets focused on education surrounding […]
CANSA Shavathon – 06.03.15
On the 6th March, The Humanitarians Team were requested to provide support to the Cancer Biology Research group at the University of Cape Town as they held their annual CANSA Shavathon at Medical School, UCT in Observatory. Fellow Humanitarians, assisted the CANSA team by spray painting student’s hair and creating funky styles as well as […]
Nelson Mandela Foundation Gender Lecture – 10.08.14
“It strikes me that our society is not outraged about this violence. We know it exists and is a problem, but we don’t see the same kind of outrage that says, ‘This cannot continue’,” Machel stated In continuing with educating ourselves to better perform as an organisation, the Humanitarians team were invited to attend the […]