Beyond Feel-Good Giving: How Oasis Haven is Reshaping Mandela Month Impact

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In this special Mandela Month edition of Your Morning of Impact on 919 FM, Sam Marshall sits down with Qondani Tshuma from Oasis Haven, a Johannesburg-based child and youth care centre that’s been changing lives for over 20 years. They unpack the true cost of caring for vulnerable children and challenge the culture of “feel-good giving” that often lacks long-term impact.

From 20,000 rand a month per child to the realities of donor fatigue, this conversation urges listeners to give with purpose, give consistently, and give smart. Whether it’s covering monthly running costs, sponsoring education, or simply showing up with more than just paint and sweets—this is the kind of giving Madiba would have wanted.

💡 "We don’t need another painted wall—we need partnerships that last."

🎧 Tune in and discover how you can turn intention into transformation.
21 Jul English South Africa Business · Non-Profit

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