The Contradiction I am confronted by a glaring contradiction every day. It’s true. We are facing a seemingly insurmountable youth unemployment crisis. The numbers and reports back this up. So do the life experiences…
I spend much of my time stewarding donations. One could argue that it is my primary role. As the leader of a social impact organisation, we are tasked with maximising…
Have you ever wondered about all the money you give to ‘charity’? What is it used for, and how much is wasted? Does it make a difference? These are sensible…
So, you are finishing off the financial year and hopefully have the privilege of paying taxes. We all know that it is the rare air of the successful organisation with…
POPUP’s theme for 2024 was Hope: Revealed, Restored and Released. It’s a polarising concept. You either love it because it oozes potential, or you hate it because it is fluffy…
In our work, people are the point. Our activities, interventions, and objectives are centred around unlocking and harnessing two profound potentials within the human spirit: agency and creativity. Together, these…
The relationship between POPUP and Savage, Jooste & Adams (SJA) is best described as win-win. In many sectors, skills development is often viewed as merely a box-ticking exercise or a…
On June 12, 2024, POPUP celebrated its 25th anniversary. The evening was filled with joy, generosity, and an inspiring sense of community, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Monte…
The last two years have been characterised by significant changes at POPUP in almost every dimension. We have navigated leadership changes and refocussed our strategy and structure to align with…
As co-hosts of Skills Journey and proud members of POPUP, an organisation dedicated to shaping tomorrow's workforce, Emile Raubenheimer and I have embarked on an exhilarating expedition, delving into the…
