Listen: UKZN promotes value of education through new initiative
Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. UKZN believes that we have the power to change someone’s world through education. Find out more about their exciting initiative ahead of Mandela Day here.
Listen as East Coast Breakfast chats to Executive Director, Professor Anesh Maniraj Singh about the University's new initiative below, or read the details under the podcast.
Higher Education has traditionally relied on two sources of income to keep the doors of learning open. Fees supported by Government subsidies have ensured that universities deliver on their mandate to provide quality education and produce new knowledge through research.
With increased enrolments at universities, more students have access to higher education; however, due to financial constraints, they are unable to afford the escalating fees.
Universities across South Africa are generating third stream income through commercial initiatives, research and fundraising to support their operations and student funding. The University of KwaZulu-Natal Foundation is proactively seeking donations from the donor community to “give the gift of knowledge” by supporting the University bursary system. Donors may contribute directly to the General Bursary fund, or they can establish named bursary funds through the Foundation.
The UKZN Foundation have introduced a novel approach to raising funds for bursaries where everyone can participate. Nelson Mandela fought for social justice for 67 years. The UKZN Foundation is appealing to you to donate as little as R67 to support one of the most powerful forms of social justice – Education. If all the listeners of East Coast Radio donated R67, they could potentially raise R60-million which would relieve the financial burden of more than 800 students studying at UKZN.
Their appeal to you is to give generously. If you can, please donate R67 monthly, if you cannot afford to donate monthly, a once-off donation would be equally appreciated.
To find out more about the foundation and to get involved, click here.