Join in the global partnership to Shake the World this Christmas season. 23 Nov 2011 Read more >>

For her extraordinary work promoting fair trade and providing job opportunities to those in need, Bongiwe Mlangeni of South Africa was named a 2011 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World (JCI TOYP) recipient in the category of business, economic and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment. 21 Oct 2011 Read more >>

It's not a common sight in deep-rural KwaZulu-Natal to see very pale women and men scrambling down river banks to fetch water. But when rural development agency Africa!Ignite provided solar lights and solar water disinfection systems to households in the Hlabisa and Mtubatuba Municipalities in northern KwaZulu-Natal, their highly enthusiastic, hands-on installation team were mostly Dutch and came from all over the world. 20 Jul 2011 Read more >>

'Ignite the space, Ignite the party' was the theme of Africa!Ignite's stand at the 2011 Design Indaba. Unemployed youths had transformed recycled tin cans, glass jars, fabric off-cuts into bright lanterns, colourful bunting and wind chimes. 23 Mar 2011 Read more >>

Africa!Ignite goes international with Beads Sundressed swimwear collection. 15 Feb 2011 Read more >>

On Friday, 8 October, Durban's people will get a preview of six three-metre long, brightly beaded 'story tapestries' that were created by rural Zulu crafters for a global Christian evangelical conference at Cape Town's International Convention Centre. The tapestries will be on display in the Dennis Hurley Hall at the Diakonia Centre, 20 Diakonia Street, Durban from 10 am until 5pm on Friday. 11 Oct 2010 Read more >>

Fusing fresh, contemporary designs with KwaZulu-Natal's age-old craft techniques may be just what is needed to reignite interest in craft products among consumers who have become tired of seeing the same old craft items everywhere. A British charitable trust the SEM (Sarah Elizabeth Marks) Trust is helping to make this fusion happen and ensure that crafters make a living from their craft work. 28 Jul 2010 Read more >>

On Thursday evening 22 July, the South Durban Basin will showcase its 'youth champions' and exhibit five stunningly beautiful art tapestries, created by local artists, which celebrate the stories of its diverse communities. The event will feature spirited performances of music, dance, story-telling and poetry by about 20 'youth champions'. 5 Jul 2010 Read more >>

Every time there is a soccer World Cup, the colour orange floods the Netherlands. Fanatical fans, cities, towns and businesses all deck themselves out in their team's colour in a jubilant show of support. 19 Feb 2010 Read more >>