Since I began writing about the Siyafunda Community Technology Centres (CTC), this group’s accomplishments in training and educating people in South Africa have been nothing short of spectacular. I recently talked with founding director, Ahmed Ismael, for an update on 2014 activities, and a look ahead to next year. What I find most groundbreaking about this organization is its cascading impact across the country.
Siyafunda CTC has opened almost 100 community knowledge centres, created....