OUR NEWS

We want to share our journey of transformation with you. Please, read below the incredible stories of some of our ladies and gentlemen who have created an impact in their lives and their communities!

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Sep 3, 20234 min read

Made by Abieda: the phenomenal story of a woman who brings positive change into her community

Women are extraordinary powerhouses and leaders within their homes, communities, and society, extending far beyond Women's Month....

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Jun 14, 20213 min read

Enthusiastic life-long learner - Geraldine Lang’s story

Geraldine Lang is one of a kind. She is one of our students, a member of our organisation for 4 years and has chosen to be a life-long...

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May 27, 20214 min read

Passion for teaching - Imelda Cupido's Story

Imelda Cupido was born and brought up in Cape Town, a true Capetonian! She married 42 years ago and had 2 children, a boy and a girl,...

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Apr 29, 20213 min read

A hidden talent comes to light - Maria Magaya's Story

Maria Magaya is an absolute joy and inspiration to all who meet her and Yes We Can South Africa Foundation is so grateful to have her...

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Apr 26, 20214 min read

All started with a flyer - Abieda Hendricks' Story

Abieda Hendricks decided that she needed to challenge herself and help create more income for the family – what she didn’t know initially...

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Nov 16, 20201 min read

The learner becomes the teacher

Phakama Pearl Ntsodo joined our organisation at the same time as Susara Adams. She is a single mother of two children and rents a home in...

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Nov 16, 20201 min read

Creating entrepreneurship through sewing

Susara Adams joined us in January 2018 and has now opened her own business in Gugulethu. Besides sewing for Yes We Can, she gives private...

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Nov 16, 20202 min read

Change through empowerment

Yes We Can is about more than economic empowerment; it’s about personal growth, and Nondinaye is a walking example of that. She is a rape...

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