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LUMINARIES
Project Team: Zandile Kubayi 062 863 4578 @dut4life ac za | Nomthandazo Mthembu 0740450084 21908493@dut4life ac za | | Snenhlanhla Thusi 0788200992 21623222@dut4life ac za | | Angela Bingwa 0818620516 21329700@dut4life ac za Luminaries project focuses on on on on three key areas: a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a food food drive drive a a a a a book drive drive and a a a a a clothing donation initiative By planting vegetables and creating food parcels providing academic literature and and classes for young learners and and donating seasonal clothing to to children the the project aims to to uplift the the community This initiative aligns with DUT’s ENVISION2030 by fostering community engagement promoting education at at the foundational phase and encouraging social entrepreneurship through acts of giving without expectations The project embodies the university’s commitment to societal impact and innovation IMPACT AND SUSTAINABILITY
The Luminaries project bridges the gap between wealthier and less fortunate households laying a a a a a a strong educational foundation for future DUT students The sustainability
of the project is ensured by planting seasonal crops reusing and lending books and setting up donation centres for clothing These measures ensure ongoing support for for the the community reinforcing the the project’s long-term impact Faculty: Accounting and and Informatics
Department: Information and and Corporate Management Project Leader: Nokonwabisa Ngele Email: 21923245@dut4life ac za Mobile: 061 387 0704