Teresa about a time of impact 
One year ago, I said a bittersweet farewell to Amava Oluntu after having worked there for four years. And now, a year later, I have been invited to write a blog post about the experience.…
Teresa BoulleJune 14, 2024
A Letter to Gratitude 
Marvin joined our project Storytelling for a Better Tomorrow in 2023. He invites us to read some of his reflections and shares a truly inspiring poem as well as a video about "nurturing earth's guardians…
Marvin Van SensieMay 7, 2024
Sounds telling Stories, Storytelling Sounds 
Georgie joined the project Stories for a better Tomorrow in 2023 and shares her thoughts, sounds and words with us. Don't miss to watch her video below. It is often the case that I don’t…
Georgie SnaddonJanuary 31, 2024
New ‘Partici-paintary’ Public Mural is underway in the Three Anchor Bay in Cape Town 
A new ‘partici-paintary’ public mural is underway in the Three Anchor Bay Slipway which highlights the role of nature and youth for a thriving city. The collaborative mural will contain features that have surfaced during…
Claire HomewoodNovember 28, 2023
Changing Perspectives: About Gender Equality and Global Power Structures 
Over the last few months, Zoe and Raelene had a powerful learning experience. Together with their team members Fine and Hannah, they were part of an international project exchange called "Room For Talents" as part…
Teresa BoulleOctober 15, 2023
Reflections and Takeaways of Youth 
Most of Amava Oluntu's projects engage youth over one to two years with actions that shape their thinking, sustainable living and ability to drive change in their community. From international exchanges to developing a business…
Amava's Community WritersSeptember 15, 2023
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
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
What if the world was truly equal? Theresa’s story and motivation to contribute to more just futures 
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
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