RLabs Iringa: Start-up Envibright cleaning up local communities
It was January 2015 and our new GROW Leadership Academy intake started in Iringa, Tanzania. We had a group of young people who were passionate about being the change in their communities and they started the programme with lots of excitement. Amongst this intake was Paul and his fellow group members who identified immediately a […]
RLabsU to launch in Atlantis, Western Cape
We are excited to announce the launch of RLabsU in Atlantis, Western Cape on 6 February 2016. RLabsU will provide community members in Atlantis, and the surrounding areas, with access to various skills programmes; ranging from Small Business Management to Introduction to Computers and many more. Atlantis was established during the 1970s by the apartheid […]
Making HOPE Contagious
As we celebrate the final day of 2015, we look back at a year that without a doubt allowed RLabs to develop its mission further in impacting the lives of millions across the globe. We saw all our programmes expanding activities and increasing in impact. Our active RLabs hubs across the globe have also further […]
Stories of HOPE: Warriors of Light
The story of Suzanne Smith as a Warrior of Light is beautifully captured by Chidiogo Akunyili below: Warriors of light they are called. With an inner stream of light, she has no rival for her path is her very uniqueness. Uniqueness she inspires in others to see in themselves. Guiding a sea of souls by […]
Media Release: InnovIA 2016 Applications now open
Applications for the RLabs Innovation Incubator and Accelerator (InnovIA) 2016 programme are now open. Aspirant social innovators and entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference in the world and building scalable social enterprises are invited to apply online. The RLabs InnovIA programme, now in its 5th year offers an exciting and invaluable opportunity […]
Applications open for RLabs Innovation Accelerator 2016
Applications for the RLabs Innovation Incubator and Accelerator (InnovIA) 2016 programme are now open. Aspirant social innovators and entrepreneurs who are passionate about making a difference in the world and building scalable social enterprises are invited to apply here. We are thrilled to be partnering with, amongst others, Silicon Cape, The Bandwidth Barn, Accenture […]
RLabs Stories of Hope Resounding Success
RLabs hosted a “world first” SoH festival on the 11 and 12 December 2015 at the Nantes Park, Athlone, the same community where RLabs was founded and expanded its work in 22 countries, across 5 continents. This momentous occasion brought together 5000 community members from all walks of life, and they were inspired and united […]
RLabs Founder Marlon Parker to be interviewed on Morning Live
On Friday, 11 December, RLabs Founder, Marlon Parker will be interviewed on the Morning Live show on SABC 2. Marlon will be sharing information regarding the #StoriesofHope festival on the 11 and 12 December 2015. This interview will be ideal to hear more about the work done by RLabs, the impact made since inception, […]
Stories of HOPE: From drug dealer to spreading HOPE
In a neighbourhood where youth believed joining a gang was part of life, Brent Williams fell into this trap which led to a life of drug dealing and violence. Previously known as a kind person, he joined a gang and was soon addicted to methamphetamine and acting entirely out of character. “I started to sell […]
