Let our youth live one thousand lifetimes
The Big Issue speaks to Taryn Lock and her husband Athol Williams, founders of the non-profit organisation Read to Rise. According to the magazine, the NPO aims to promote youth literacy in under-resourced communities. The duo tells
Issue #283 that the initiative aims to see "
the broader society being able to live multiple lives through reading."
Having a new leg to stand on
The newest edition puts the spotlight on Thabo Dube, who takes the magazine’' readers through his own physical and mental journey. Dube lost his leg in an accident and
was in hospital for nine months thereafter. Dube tells the magazine about his journey afterward, his leather bag brand LETZ and the meaning behind his own personal mantra.
Pangolins: our new Dodo
The magazine draws attention to
World Pangolin Day, which took place on Saturday, 15 February. The day aims to raise awareness about the mammal and how it is on the verge of becoming extinct.
The Big Issue looks into the factors that are contributing to the Pangolin's threatened survival.
Incredible inventions that are ours
Additionally, the magazine highlights and celebrates
Business Insider South Africa’s list of South Africa's "best innovations of the decade". The list includes four student-led inventions that were pioneered by the University of Cape Town.
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