When you mention climate change, the first thing that comes to my mind is, “Why do you take me back to school?” And even in school, I knew climate change as weather changes, and that…
Sandile FananaJune 22, 2022
There was a time in my life when I was overwhelmed with life itself and grieving for my father. At that time, I couldn’t cope or make sense of anything but the circles where we…
Elona MtetoFebruary 28, 2022
The journey of Amava Oluntu has been so colourful and vibrant. The organisation has been developing rather organically, moving at the speed of trust with those who want to be part of it. It’s been…
Teresa BoulleFebruary 21, 2022
Towards the end of 2021, Amava Oluntu concluded that we needed the views of the youth to contribute to Amava’s vision. Who better to guide Amava than those who truly know the Vrygrond community and…
Joanne du RandtJanuary 14, 2022
“The kitchen is not only for serving food but also for interaction and connecting with different types of people, cultures and religions. We love what we do and all our meals are prepared and made…
Joanne du RandtDecember 31, 2021
Throughout 2021, a group of innovative youths gathered to be a part of Amava’s first printmaking and youth entrepreneur course, Pollinating Pride in People. With the help of Ingcungcu Sunbird Restoration and False Bay College,…
Joanne du RandtDecember 17, 2021
Amava Oluntu’s mission is to encourage the reconnection of people to themselves and each other.Stories carry the wisdom of our lifetime. When telling a story, we spark a connection. Every human being knows how to…
Teresa BoulleSeptember 29, 2021
In this time of unrest and uncertainty, we often ask ourselves how we could build more resilience within ourselves and in our surroundings. Forbes even announced that ‘resilience’ was the word of the year 2021.…
Teresa BoulleSeptember 28, 2021
CareCreative and Dfeat Once (HC360 crew) share their experience The Community Kitchens in Vrygrond are nodes of (inter)action, hope and care. Throughout the Covid-19 response, Amava Oluntu engaged in supporting youths in developing response strategies…
Claire HomewoodSeptember 28, 2021