Embracing Ubuntu, South Africans Helped This Medical Student Crowdfund Her Tuition Fees in Just 24 Hours
Now, she’s using the excess donations to start a foundation to help others in need.
Why Global Citizens Should Care
Tertiary education comes at a significant cost and can result in students dropping out of school or not being able to graduate. South Africa has even experienced nationwide demonstrations against the high cost of education in the form of the 2015 #FeesMustFall protest, and others. The United Nations’ Global Goal 4 calls for quality education for all, and this cannot be achieved if school and university fees remain higher than citizens can afford. Join the movement and take action here.
South Africans opened up their wallets to make Mumtaaz Emeran s dream of graduating and becoming a doctor, possible (Photo: Instagram)
Mumtaaz
Emeran was convinced her dream of becoming a doctor was about to be shattered
just weeks before her graduation from Wits University.
“I had
just finished my final medical exam when I received an email from the
university telling me that I would not graduate until I had paid off all my
outstanding debt,” she tells YOU.
The
27-year-old, who goes by Taz, shared the devastating news with her Instagram
followers in a five-minute video where she explained that she was in desperate
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They say “Tis the season to be jolly”
The holiday season is upon us, and as we celebrate with loved ones in these unprecedented times of a global pandemic, we are reminded of our spirit of generosity and Ubuntu as a nation. This year has left many scarred by unemployment, food security, gender-based violence and the loss of their loved ones due to the Coronavirus.
Brand South Africa would like to encourage citizens to play their part through acts of kindness towards each other. Let us join together as a people and reconcile towards fighting the social challenges faced by many South Africans this year in particular. With the country still under lock down level 1, still observing strict regulations, citizens are urged to continue taking the necessary precautions such as social distancing, wearing masks and regular washing of hands. Let COVID-19 not take away the joy of the South African way of celebrating with friends and family.