SHAWCO Newsfeed
Find the latest news and blogs surrounding our various achievements, projects, and people. If you’d like to submit articles of your own, feel free to contact us.
SHAWCO Newsfeed
Find the latest news and blogs surrounding our various achievements, projects, and people. If you’d like to submit articles of your own, feel free to contact us.
In The Press
November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
Over the weekend, SHAWCO Women’s Health had the privilege of hosting the distinguished Prof. Linda Gail Bekker for a talk on “HIV Prevention in young women […]
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
The Trialogue Business in Society Conference is a highly anticipated South African corporate responsibility event. As the premier annual conference, it provides a platform for essential […]
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
As SHAWCO, we had the privilege of attending a conference on “Climate Change and the Environment: Understanding the Impact on Pediatric Practice to Secure Our Children’s […]
April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023
Are you looking for a simple and easy way to support community initiatives in South Africa? If you have a My School Card, you can do […]
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
In a recent issue of the UCT Alumni Magazine, SHAWCO’s executive director, Prof Jackie Stewart, was featured, discussing the organization’s history, future plans, and how alumni […]
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
S.H.A.W.C.O student volunteers assisting early morning at the ABAX Investments Milkwood Run, Sunday 12 February 2023.
January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
Cape Town – The UCT Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) has 80 years’ worth of stories to tell; however, the organisation is focusing on […]
January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) has 80 years’ worth of stories to tell; however, the organisation is focusing […]
January 13, 2023
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
To entertain, educate and help residents kickstart the new year, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School programme will head to Kensington for the first […]
December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022
The student-led organisation, which went through several difficult years, has bounced back and plans to be operating at full capacity again in 2023.Read more: https://www.groundup.org.za/article/student-organisation-shawco-bounces-back-to-celebrate-80th-birthday/
Events
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Severe Issue Gender-based violence remains a severe issue in South Africa. Femicide is five times higher in South Africa than […]
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
South Africa faces many challenges, and one of the most pressing is the need to empower young girls. These girls face various social and economic barriers […]
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
Education The University of Cape Town (UCT) has always been a pioneer in providing quality education to its students and the wider community. This year, they […]
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
SHAWCO recently organised a team-building event for its staff, students, and representatives from both the Health and Education sector. The purpose of the event was to […]
March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHAWCO Law (LAWCO) (@shawco_law)
From Our Blog
April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
The Power of Nutrition and Play: Tiger Brands Joins SHAWCO Saturday clinics are always special. Normally, they start with walking through the campus gates early in […]
September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
In the world of philanthropy and community empowerment, some individuals shine as beacons of hope and inspiration. Raymond Ackerman was undeniably one of these luminaries. His […]
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
Streamlining Stock Management: Organising Shelf Stock In June 2023, Ruth Amoore joined SHAWCO Health and took charge of improving pharmacy stock management. One of the key […]
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
In the heart of Cape Town, SHAWCO Health has been a beacon of hope for underserved communities, offering basic healthcare through its student-run mobile clinics. Yet, […]
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
Engaging Lessons and Remarkable Progress Our digital literacy lessons with the learners have been a resounding success, and we are thrilled to witness their significant progress. […]
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
SHAWCO Law is thrilled to share the accomplishments and successes of an eventful second term in the first semester. With a focus on innovative teaching methods […]
August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
Online Training and Easter Break In April 2023, we conducted the remaining three sessions of the VPP – IMATTER programme through online training. Due to the […]
August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
We are dedicated to promoting women’s health and well-being within underserved communities. In this report, we highlight the recent clinics and events held during April and […]
June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023
Embarking on an internship Embarking on an internship in a new country has opened my eyes to a world of contrasts and connections that have shaped […]
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
This Youth Month is a time to reflect on the historical significance of youth activism in South Africa and to celebrate the exceptional young leaders who […]
June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023
Aabhas and Julia, the current interns at Shawco have interviewed Amahle Gantsho, the current president of Shawco Education who is currently pursuing her education in Law […]
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
Culture, History and Unity are what one tends to think of when it comes to the celebration of Human Rights. But what is most often forgotten […]
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
We are excited to share with you our recent feedback from the Mom and Baby Clinics. As the Head and Deputy Head, we are pleased to […]
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
As the world continues to battle with numerous social issues, one prominent problem is violence among the youth. It is vital that young people are equipped […]
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Severe Issue Gender-based violence remains a severe issue in South Africa. Femicide is five times higher in South Africa than […]
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
As SHAWCO, we had the privilege of attending a conference on “Climate Change and the Environment: Understanding the Impact on Pediatric Practice to Secure Our Children’s […]
April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023
March Weekday Clinics Recap View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHAWCO (@shawco_uct) March marked the first month of our SHAWCO Health Weekday Clinics. […]
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
The VPP I-MATTER programme is one of the initiatives SHAWCO runs to support and educate young learners in high school. The aim of the programme is […]
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
South Africa faces many challenges, and one of the most pressing is the need to empower young girls. These girls face various social and economic barriers […]
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
When we think of leaders in the public health space, Prof Jackie Stewart’s name is sure to come up. With a PhD in Psychology and over […]
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
Margaret Elsworth (Blagden) M.B.E. has been involved with SHAWCO since its inception. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend the recent SHAWCO lecture, but she took the […]
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
Welcome to 2023! As we reflect on the past year, we at SHAWCO, the largest student-led non-profit organisation in Africa, are proud to share the many […]
In The Press
November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
Over the weekend, SHAWCO Women’s Health had the privilege of hosting the distinguished Prof. Linda Gail Bekker for a talk on “HIV Prevention in young women […]
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
The Trialogue Business in Society Conference is a highly anticipated South African corporate responsibility event. As the premier annual conference, it provides a platform for essential […]
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
As SHAWCO, we had the privilege of attending a conference on “Climate Change and the Environment: Understanding the Impact on Pediatric Practice to Secure Our Children’s […]
April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023
Are you looking for a simple and easy way to support community initiatives in South Africa? If you have a My School Card, you can do […]
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
In a recent issue of the UCT Alumni Magazine, SHAWCO’s executive director, Prof Jackie Stewart, was featured, discussing the organization’s history, future plans, and how alumni […]
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023
S.H.A.W.C.O student volunteers assisting early morning at the ABAX Investments Milkwood Run, Sunday 12 February 2023.
January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023
Cape Town – The UCT Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) has 80 years’ worth of stories to tell; however, the organisation is focusing on […]
January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023
The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) has 80 years’ worth of stories to tell; however, the organisation is focusing […]
January 13, 2023
December 20, 2022
December 20, 2022
To entertain, educate and help residents kickstart the new year, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Summer School programme will head to Kensington for the first […]
December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022
The student-led organisation, which went through several difficult years, has bounced back and plans to be operating at full capacity again in 2023.Read more: https://www.groundup.org.za/article/student-organisation-shawco-bounces-back-to-celebrate-80th-birthday/
Events
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Severe Issue Gender-based violence remains a severe issue in South Africa. Femicide is five times higher in South Africa than […]
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
South Africa faces many challenges, and one of the most pressing is the need to empower young girls. These girls face various social and economic barriers […]
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
Education The University of Cape Town (UCT) has always been a pioneer in providing quality education to its students and the wider community. This year, they […]
March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023
SHAWCO recently organised a team-building event for its staff, students, and representatives from both the Health and Education sector. The purpose of the event was to […]
March 3, 2023
March 3, 2023
View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHAWCO Law (LAWCO) (@shawco_law)
From Our Blog
April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024
The Power of Nutrition and Play: Tiger Brands Joins SHAWCO Saturday clinics are always special. Normally, they start with walking through the campus gates early in […]
September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023
In the world of philanthropy and community empowerment, some individuals shine as beacons of hope and inspiration. Raymond Ackerman was undeniably one of these luminaries. His […]
August 31, 2023
August 31, 2023
Streamlining Stock Management: Organising Shelf Stock In June 2023, Ruth Amoore joined SHAWCO Health and took charge of improving pharmacy stock management. One of the key […]
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
In the heart of Cape Town, SHAWCO Health has been a beacon of hope for underserved communities, offering basic healthcare through its student-run mobile clinics. Yet, […]
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
Engaging Lessons and Remarkable Progress Our digital literacy lessons with the learners have been a resounding success, and we are thrilled to witness their significant progress. […]
August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023
SHAWCO Law is thrilled to share the accomplishments and successes of an eventful second term in the first semester. With a focus on innovative teaching methods […]
August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
Online Training and Easter Break In April 2023, we conducted the remaining three sessions of the VPP – IMATTER programme through online training. Due to the […]
August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
We are dedicated to promoting women’s health and well-being within underserved communities. In this report, we highlight the recent clinics and events held during April and […]
June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023
Embarking on an internship Embarking on an internship in a new country has opened my eyes to a world of contrasts and connections that have shaped […]
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
This Youth Month is a time to reflect on the historical significance of youth activism in South Africa and to celebrate the exceptional young leaders who […]
June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023
Aabhas and Julia, the current interns at Shawco have interviewed Amahle Gantsho, the current president of Shawco Education who is currently pursuing her education in Law […]
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
Culture, History and Unity are what one tends to think of when it comes to the celebration of Human Rights. But what is most often forgotten […]
May 22, 2023
May 22, 2023
We are excited to share with you our recent feedback from the Mom and Baby Clinics. As the Head and Deputy Head, we are pleased to […]
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
As the world continues to battle with numerous social issues, one prominent problem is violence among the youth. It is vital that young people are equipped […]
May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023
Gender-Based Violence in South Africa: A Severe Issue Gender-based violence remains a severe issue in South Africa. Femicide is five times higher in South Africa than […]
May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
As SHAWCO, we had the privilege of attending a conference on “Climate Change and the Environment: Understanding the Impact on Pediatric Practice to Secure Our Children’s […]
April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023
March Weekday Clinics Recap View this post on Instagram A post shared by SHAWCO (@shawco_uct) March marked the first month of our SHAWCO Health Weekday Clinics. […]
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
The VPP I-MATTER programme is one of the initiatives SHAWCO runs to support and educate young learners in high school. The aim of the programme is […]
April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023
South Africa faces many challenges, and one of the most pressing is the need to empower young girls. These girls face various social and economic barriers […]
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
When we think of leaders in the public health space, Prof Jackie Stewart’s name is sure to come up. With a PhD in Psychology and over […]
March 8, 2023
March 8, 2023
Margaret Elsworth (Blagden) M.B.E. has been involved with SHAWCO since its inception. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend the recent SHAWCO lecture, but she took the […]
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
Welcome to 2023! As we reflect on the past year, we at SHAWCO, the largest student-led non-profit organisation in Africa, are proud to share the many […]