South Africa has experienced unemployment levels beyond 25% for over 25 years, resulting in widespread poverty and associated social issues. In response to this circumstance, the Presidential Employment Stimulus and the Social Employment Fund (managed by the Industrial Development Corporation) was established to create ‘work for the common good’ to enable a ‘whole of society’ […]
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 […]
Individuals and businesses around our country have adopted Mandela Day as an opportunity to celebrate the life of former President Nelson Mandela by doing small acts of kindness for those who are less fortunate. This year we celebrated Mandela Day and Month under unique circumstances but despite these tough times, we witnessed love and hope […]
Teaching With Empathy “Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.”- Leo Buscaglia I’m going to be honest with you, over this lockdown period I’ve been […]
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 […]
As the president addressed the nation and we went into lockdown, Brownie Points launched the #BeatCoronavirus campaign with over 50 ways people and companies can help #FlattenTheCurve and help the vulnerable. Today, we launch the Kids at Home campaign, helping teachers and parents entertain children stuck at home during the national lockdown with fun and […]