Author: South Africa
Tibetans in Johannesburg (South Africa)
New Acropolis South Africa had the great pleasure of presenting two fascinating talks by two guest speakers from the Men-Tsee-Khan Institute of Dharamsala. Participants included members of NASA, western physicians […]
Waterproof sleeping bags for the homeless (Johannesburg, South Africa)
In celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers came together in order to quickly and affordably create waterproof sleeping bags to be distributed to the homeless of Johannesburg. Annually on Nelson […]
Waterproof Blankets for the Homeless (South Africa)
In celebration of Nelson Mandela Day, volunteers came together in order to quickly and affordably create waterproof sleeping bags to be distributed to the homeless of Johannesburg. Annually on Nelson […]
“Happiness Project” (South Africa)
Amid the hustle and bustle, we set ourselves the goal of getting people to delve a little deeper into their inner world and wonder: “What is happiness? How do I […]
Street art against destruction (South Africa)
New Acropolis gathered a group of volunteers to rehabilitate with street art a destroyed wall. The motto was ‘Ubuntu’, a concept pertaining to the African community meaning that we all […]
6th edition of ‘Chow4Change: Feeding mouths, hearts and spirits’ (South Africa)
Chow4Change is an initiative promoted by New Acropolis and the City of Johannesburg designed to bring a day of dignity to the homeless of […]
Chow4Change: Feeding Spirits, Hearts and Mouths (South Africa)
Chow4Change is an initiative between New Acropolis South Africa and the City of Johannesburg designed to bring a day of dignity to the homeless of the Johannesburg CBD. This was […]
“Chow4Change”, feeding mouths, hearts, and souls (Johannesburg, South Africa)
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”, Mahatma Gandhi Chow4Change is a collaboration between New Acropolis, the Sub-Unit for Displaced Persons in […]
Nourishing mouths, hearts and spirits (South Africa)
New Acropolis South Africa organized a volunteer event aimed at restoring a touch of dignity to the lives of the homeless individuals living in the Johannesburg CBD. A ‘pop-up’ restaurant […]
Shop for the most underserved in the heart of Johannesburg (South Africa)
New Acropolis South Africa set up a “store” in the street, in the heart of Johannesburg, for the most disadvantaged in an area affected by poverty, drug abuse and unemployment. A […]