Amava Oluntu Blog

Community Building Mapping Projects Sustainable Development

Mapping Greater Muizenberg

The Greater Muizenberg Community Map brings people from Muizenberg and Vrygrond together to share places that matter to them. The main aim is to make resources, information and knowledge more accessible and visible. With this…

Teresa BoulleMay 24, 2023

Community Building Impact Stories Projects

Muiz Kitchen Voices

The Muiz Kitchen keeps shining and doing incredible work. Many may only see the front of the kitchen, receiving a delicious nutritious meal in front of them. Yet, the kitchen stores not only good meals…

Teresa BoulleApril 4, 2023

Community Building Impact Stories

Breathe in, breathe out – get together. Selina’s experience

My journey in the Muiz community started in January 2023 and was set up for a three-month internship within the study of Social Work at Amava Oluntu. During this time, I was also able to…

Amava's Community WritersMarch 28, 2023

Co-Founder of Amava Oluntu, Theresa Wigley

Community Building Education Impact Stories Storytelling

What if the world was truly equal? Theresa’s story and motivation to contribute to more just futures

I recently had an online interview with Theresa Wigley, one of the founders of Amava Oluntu. To say I was mindblown is an understatement. Her story which is interwoven with the beginning of the organisation…

Martha MachawiFebruary 21, 2023

Impact Stories Storytelling

Levin-Lou’s Story

From September to December 2022, Levin-Lou joined us as an intern. In the following blog post, he is sharing his experience with us before he left: “Let me start with the reason why I am…

Amava's Community WritersJanuary 12, 2023

Community Building Environment Impact Stories Permaculture Sustainable Development

A Conscious Community, a Green Planet

Located in Cape Town, the Muizenberg Conscious Store and Muiz Kitchen serve the community and support local businesses with organic products. Advocating for a clean plate and a healthy planet, Sandi, is one of the…

Matshidiso MashininiDecember 27, 2022

Community Building Impact Stories Pollinating Pride in People Sustainable Development Youth Unemployment

From Prison to Pride

Martha, one of our volunteers, was interested in Zilungele’s experience at Amava Oluntu. Here is what she is sharing with us: “I interviewed Zilungele Ngoma about his work and his journey with Amava so far.…

Martha MachawiDecember 15, 2022

Annual Report

Annual Report 2021 – 2022

After a strong focus on responding to the impact of Covid-19 in the previous year, 2021-22 gave us more time and energy to strategize and implement projects that focus on skills development and community connection.…

Teresa BoulleNovember 8, 2022

Community Building Covid-19 Education Impact Stories Youth Unemployment

Impact Story: Avela Academy

My name is Avela Magagasi and I am the founder of Avela Academy and Sports Entertainment.During the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to help the parents that are not able to help their kids with their…

Avela MagagasiOctober 26, 2022

Community Building Impact Stories Storytelling Sustainable Development

Zhosai’s Story

A ray of sunshine: Zhosai has filled Amava Oluntu’s space with so much good energy. She never gets in a bad mood. Her hair always looks stunning and her smile is never fake. What is…

Matshidiso MashininiOctober 5, 2022

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