Tekano Health Equity in South Africa

Applications are now closed! We have received an exceptional number of applications, and we will begin with the selection process. Thank you to everyone who applied and for helping to spread the word. Good luck to all applicants! If you want to learn more about the Tekano Fellowship, click here: https://bit.ly/3T4QrRS

📢 Do you have experience in overseeing the day-to-day operations of a fellowship programme?📢 Join our dynamic team in Cape Town. We are looking for a #FellowshipProgrammesManager, who will also be tasked with developing and executing plans for the fellowship programme’s activities, including curriculum design, budget monitoring, and evaluation of programme outcomes. Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4fRNRby #TekanoFellowship #AtlanticFellows

Today, together with our fellows Constance Mathe, Duduzile Dlamini, Tendai Kathemba & Kealeboga Ramaru we are at the #SexWorkPride2024 in Observatory, Cape Town. Constance & Duduzile are leading advocacy work calling for the decriminalisation of sex work.

The 2023 Blue Drop report revealed that 46% of water supply systems in South Africa have a significant risk to human health due to the presence of bacteria or other pathogens in the drinking water. Additionally, it indicated that more than 47% of clean and treated water is lost due to leaks or being unaccounted for. Water is just one of the #SocialDeterminants of health. Watch the following video to learn more about social determinants of health. To learn more about Tekano,click here: www.tekano.org.za #AtlanticFellows #PublicHealth

🚀 Exciting News! We're looking for a Procurement and Operations Manager to join our team in Cape Town. You'll be responsible for overseeing and managing procurement processes, operational projects, and supplier relationships, ensuring compliance with our ethical policies, and driving efficient, cost-effective solutions. Could this be you? Apply here: https://bit.ly/4fRNRby #CareerOpportunity #AtlanticFellows #Tekano

The recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study revealed that over 80% of Grade 4 pupils in South Africa struggle to read for meaning. Out of the 33 regions that participated in the data collection, South Africa witnessed the largest decline in reading outcomes in both 2016 and 2021. The percentage of Grade 4 pupils who are unable to read at all doubled from 13% in 2016 to 27% in 2021. This #LiteracyDay 📚we bring you the story of our fellow Pamela Mdlandla, who is contributing to efforts aimed at improving literacy in South Africa. To know more about our fellow Pamela, click here: https://bit.ly/4cTjhLT #SocialDeterminants #AtlanticFellows #TekanoFellowship

🚨Application Deadline is Today!🚨 We're looking for a dedicated and tech-savvy Programmes Administrator to join our dynamic team in Cape Town! You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, managing logistics, and executing activities related to the programme's team. Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4fRNRby #ProgrammesAdministrator #NowHiring

Recent studies show that South Africa has a high burden of mental health disorders. Factors such as childhood trauma, poverty, unemployment, HIV/AIDS, and a history of political and social challenges contribute to this issue. Our fellow, Sibusiso Vonde-r Fihlani, is contributing to efforts aimed at tackling the prevalence of mental health disorders. This weekend, together with various partners, he will be hosting the African Brain Art Festival at the Soweto Theatre. The aim is to explore how art, technology, and social innovation can come together to foster personal and community well-being, with the hope of sparking conversations around brain health, encouraging creative expression as a tool for healing, and inspiring innovative thinking in addressing societal challenges. Want to be a part of the event? Please click here: https://bit.ly/47eH1c9

Reminder! We're looking for a dedicated and tech-savvy Programmes Administrator to join our dynamic team in Cape Town. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing logistics, as well as assisting the Senior Programmes Administrator in executing activities related to the programme's team. Apply Here: https://bit.ly/4fRNRby 📅 Deadline: 6 September 2024

During our recent visit to Sada in the Eastern Cape, we shared the story of a community-led food sovereignty movement that is empowering and supporting small-scale farmers. The movement is focused on establishing community-led food production systems and local produce markets with the goal of promoting self-sufficiency and sustainable agriculture. Watch as our fellow Nangamso Ka NomaHlubi Koza, who works closely with community members and schools in the area, explains the impact the movement has had so far.