Episode 1

Siv Ngesi on period poverty and stepping in as men

Men Who Move Mountains

Every month millions of South African girls miss school because they can’t afford sanitary towels. Activist and actor Siv Ngesi shares how this devastating fact led to the founding of the MENstruation Foundation and why restoring dignity does not need policy change.

Episode 2

Jessica Dewhurst on bridging rights and lived realities

The Power Of Everyday Activism

In a world where rights are not guaranteed, we empower others by sharing knowledge. In this episode Jessica Dewhurst unpacks why she founded Justice Desk Africa to help plug the gap between Constitutional Rights and lived reality in South Africa – and why young South Africans are key.

Episode 3

Fixing unequal access to education with Leana de Beer

Learning Without Limits

Social entrepreneur Leana De Beer shares how confronting unequal access to education led to the creation of Feenix and Wafunda, what they do – and why systemic change can start with bold, practical solutions.

Episode 4

There’s no place for ego with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman

When Humanity Comes First

Dr Imtiaz Sooliman shares the story of Gift of the Givers — the largest disaster response organisation to come out of Africa — and the philosophy that drives its work;  responding to war, hunger, famine, floods and humanitarian crises.

Episode 5

Gerald Nomlala sold his cars, properties to buy shoes for school pupils

School Shoes and Dignity

Gerald Nomlala once walked to school barefoot. Today, through the Kasi Angels Foundation, he ensures thousands of South African children walk into classrooms with dignity, protected from the elements and able to learn without discomfort. From providing shoes, to tackling bullying and supporting vulnerable elders, Gerald shows how small acts of care can transform a child’s life experience and asks us to support his walk around the country – to raise funds to continue the work of Kasi Angels.