In 2009, RLabs started a programme for the youth called DigiKids with the focus of teaching basic computing skills. Fast forward to 2016, just seven years later, that very programme has evolved to become Generation[…]
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Category: RLabs South Africa
How can social enterprises achieve large scale impact?
This article by our partner Dr. Christian Busch, Associate Director at the Innovation Lab at the London School of Economics and Political Science, explores how inclusive growth can happen with a mix of bottom-up and[…]
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Reconstructing lives through HOPE and Innovation
“RLabs is absolutely fantastic and I am proud that one of our Young African Leadership (YALI) Alumni is the progenitor of RLabs. This is a space that creates hope in places where there had been[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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[…]
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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,[…]
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