S3, Ep.11 Teaser: Waves for Change

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How important is psychosocial support for the young people of South Africa? Are there ways to make it more accessible, dynamic and innovative?

In this inspiring episode of the ‘Just for a change’ podcast powered by the Bertha Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship, our host Ntombini Marrengane chats to change-maker and innovator, Ashleigh Heese. With Waves for Change, they are creating space for the improvement of children’s mental health in some of South Africa’s most under-resourced communities through Surf Therapy.

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22 Jun 2023 English South Africa Business · Non-Profit Ntombini Marrengane

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