Children in the Eastern Cape are being forced to study on empty stomachs. But a new World Food Day Competition is hoping to provide the skills these schools need to produce their own food. Tamzyn Degoumois and Roza Carvalho dug in to see how this project is fertilising the soil of community nutrition at a local school.
Raphael HIV testing and support CentreThe Raphael Centre located in Grahamstown, South Africa is a HIV/AIDS testing and support centre. Lately, though, this haven for people infected or affected by the virus has been rought by troubles. The future of the centre is uncertain as it needs sponsors to ensure it’s survival. Meanwhile other issues, like an objecting neighbour are also posing problems for the centre which helps over 1 000 people every month.