We all know of one or two special nonprofits or charities that are close to our heart. These could be the local animal shelter where we adopted our dog(s), or a nature conservation group that allows us to enjoy the outdoors more. We often think of these organisations as everyday heroes, who dedicate their time […]
We invited Camilla Marsh to share her amazing work and views on travellers and NPOs uniting through conscious and ethical volunteering. Camilla is part of the Brownie Points family, she was part of the team in the early days and we will forever be grateful for her contribution. We are also inspired by her work […]
A Cape Town School made 3972 sandwiches for those less fortunate. While Covid-19 has been devastating it has also made many of us more aware of those around us, made us empathetic and reminded us how easy and rewarding it is to help others. The French School of Cape Town wanted to use their annual […]
Solidarity is an important value for any society, as well as for the entire global community. It is a quality that is based on equality, inclusion, and social justice through the recognition of a set of common, universal values that characterise us as human beings with dignity. “Solidarity is so important that it represents the […]
Currents of generosity run deep within each and every one of us. Studies have uncovered evidence that humans are biologically wired for generosity, and history shows that despite our often selfish tendencies, in times of crisis humanity is able to come together to help each other survive and get through challenging times. Brownie Points has […]
This is not a job, it becomes a lifestyle – it takes far more commitment than an 8h00 to 16h00 job. BUT the reward is also way better in terms of making a difference in the lives of others. When you see change – real change in someone’s eyes – it touches you forever and […]
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign running every year from 25 November to 10 December. This campaign started in 1991 and has since had more than 6,000 organisations from approximately 187 countries participate. I am sure we are not the only ones wondering how to get involved and make a […]
B-Leaf is planting 229 trees! B-Leaf is on a mission to plant trees not only to help fight the global climate crisis but to uplift and support disadvantaged communities. With RDP housing going up, very little has been invested in environmental health care and building green parks, corridors and living environment. Every child should be […]
‘Volunteer Ideas’ is a weekly blog sharing volunteering opportunities and ideas for us all to make a difference. It’s November and the start of Movember Movember is a charity focused on men’s health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention – Movember is taking them all on. How to get involved? Grow […]
You can have an admirable mission, a crystal-clear vision and solid strategies in place. But if you, as an NPO founder, don’t have the right staff under you, you’ll likely find it very difficult to move towards your goals. Employees can make or break an organisation, so it’s essential you construct your team from strong […]