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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS - I feel a bit disheartened today, more so because the number of children dying are on the increase while the GNU decides on who must be the next minister, while government agencies responsible for safeguarding the safety of our children are having multi million rand conferences discussing ideas instead of implementing strategies available to them already. I’m confused at why this is even happening! So much talk but no action, and what makes matters worse is the fact that many abled NPO’s are doing most of the work underfunded, under resourced and unsupported. What a time to be alive, really … how so, when we can’t even protect those most vulnerable. When we ASK, we encourage you to GIVE, and when you give that INSPIRES change. It’s all connected, but I don’t think many truly understand the importance of giving from a place of love. What you see is not necessarily what you’re seeing. Darkness is spreading … 😳 #WeAreBrightSparkFoundationSA For more information, please follow us on: 
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HOLY SH*T! Discovery Institute's media publishing is now pushing for more evictions in support of landlords. I won't link to this madness. They are investing in media and news publishing. It's OK; we've got webinars to teach under-resourced nonprofits how to write op-eds that only the homeless sector will read. All good! <sarcasm>