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Projects | Nature meets technology: Empowering rural students through sustainable design

by Tarien Roux | Aug 19, 2024 | Natural schools, Projects

Imagine a classroom where thick earthen walls shield students from the harsh Zambian weather, and colourful glass bottle bricks create a vibrant learning environment. Discover how Project Luangwa’s innovative eco-friendly classrooms blend natural materials with modern technology, transforming the educational experience for rural children and providing a model for sustainable development.

Q&A with Anita Venter | Shack replacement initiative in Bloemfontein

by Tarien Roux | Aug 9, 2017 | Anita Venter, Q&A, Sustainable human settlements

In honour of women’s day we asked Anita Venter a few questions about her grassroots development initiative using sustainable building methods in Bloemfontein. We have great admiration for the shack replacement initiative and what she has done to empower her change agents to become more self-sufficient and build community in her local context.

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