PAARL
WESTERN CAPE
The cheers of spectators at a volunteer-led cricket tournament ring across the open piece of ground otherwise better acquainted with the sound of gunfire. It is time for change.
Situated on the banks of the Berg River, Paarl is a town steeped in history and characterised by natural beauty, rolling vineyards and beautiful architecture. Looking in from the outside, the area appears to be one of wealth and prosperity. Paarl is, however, also home to many challenges with thousands of residents facing a daily battle to survive. Still, the sense of community is strong and a host of local heroes is leading the charge to bring new hope to the place they call home.
Community profiling starts in Lantana
This week we commenced community profiling in Lantana, a low income neighbourhood in Paarl East. This is an essential step in activating community ownership through the Ranyaka Protocol. We need to tackle the broader structures and systems that shape living together...
Ranyaka celebrates Women’s Month
This week, Amy and Sonya from the Ranyaka team had the privilege to attend a Women's Month high tea event hosted by Valcare. Every day for the month of August, Valcare has been sharing stories of strong, inspirational women who are doing incredible work in their...
Proud of My Town Paarl – one year
One year ago, Nedbank launched its Proud of my Town fund - a community fund with a difference that has since benefited 1,017 children from 40 crèches in Paarl and surrounds. Ranyaka, working alongside a growing network of organisations, serves as the implementing...
More than socks – it’s about a future
Imagine being 10 years old and bullied at school because your socks don't match, your school dress is worn out or you don't have the right jersey. Imagine skipping school altogether because you can't exactly attend class in your pajamas. This happens and the effect is...
Rapid Repair (tactical urbanism) in Lantana
Last week, a team of volunteers from Lantana, Paarl hit the streets to conduct a survey of their neighbourhood: What is working, what is not; what is beautiful, what is not. What can we do quickly, easily and at very little cost that will make a big difference?Ranyaka...