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The Big Issue is a non-profit nongovernmental organisation (NGO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that publishes a general interest monthly magazine which focuses on the big social issues of the day. The vendors who sell the magazine are self-employed micro-retailers.
Our Social Development Programme provides vendor support including vocational, life and business skills training and guidance counselling.
The Big Issue aims to actively encourage and equip vendors to “move on” from the project into mainstream society.
To Go Far, Go Together
Violence Prevention Through Urban Upgrading (VPUU), an area-based community development organisation, has used social innovation to coproduce strong neighbourhood economies while helping to fight COVID-19.
![To Go Far, Go Together](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/603461a56a765/crp_TO-GO-FAR-GO-TOGETHER.jpg)
6 mins
Run, Scramble, Swim, Repeat
SwimRun offers athletes and fitness enthusiasts a novel new way to test their limits.
![Run, Scramble, Swim, Repeat](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/60346bfda79c0/crp_Run-scramble-swim-repeat.jpg)
4 mins
Living gently
Nicola Rabkin shares what a typical, environmentally conscious day looks like for her family, who is striving for eco-mindfulness.
![Living gently](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/60346a01b27fc/crp_Living-gently.jpg)
4 mins
A Breath Of Clean Air
An enterprising group of South African doctors, engineers and designers based in East London has invented a medical device that revolutionises oxygen delivery to COVID-19 patients.
![A Breath Of Clean Air](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/60346a9309c32/crp_A-breath-of-clean-air.jpg)
3 mins
Poo: An Early Warning System For Covid-19
The South African Medical Research Council explains the unexpected role that sewage plays in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
![Poo: An Early Warning System For Covid-19](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/6034647c5e9e3/crp_Poo-an-early-warning-system-for-Covid-19.jpg)
4 mins
Activism In The Time Of Covid-19
The Bench Marks Foundation rose to the challenges caused by the pandemic through innovation and creativity with its community activist training programme.
![Activism In The Time Of Covid-19](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/603463d7343ed/crp_ACTIVISM-IN-THE-TIME-OF-COVID-19.jpg)
4 mins
Share Your Notes!
In 2020, two Bishops Diocesan College matric boys created a website called Notes Share to help online learning for all students from Grades 8 to 12.
![Share Your Notes!](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/60347a91c8838/crp_Share-your-notes.jpg)
2 mins
Food App With A Social Conscience
What sets the Pekkish SA food-ordering app apart is that it empowers local food businesses and connects hungry customers with lesser known gems in their neighbourhood.
![Food App With A Social Conscience](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/603478fd0b497/crp_Food-app-with-a-social-conscience.jpg)
5 mins
The Food Stories Of Our Komvandaan* *Komvandaan Means ‘Where We Come From'.
During a time when big media houses closed esteemed magazine titles, one small, black female-owned company – Mikateko Media – launched a brand-new quarterly magazine called Koe’sister.
![The Food Stories Of Our Komvandaan* *Komvandaan Means ‘Where We Come From'.](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/603457a1c4102/crp_The-food-stories-of-our-komvandaan-Komvandaan-means-where-we-come-from.jpg)
6 mins
BUBBLES SANS BOOZE
Zari Sparkling, an alcohol-free bubbly, has been creating a new niche in the beverage sector since 2010.
![BUBBLES SANS BOOZE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/11452/608621/60346b46efc2c/crp_BUBBLES-SANS-BOOZE.jpg)
5 mins
Big Issue Magazine Description:
Publisher: big issue
Category: Culture
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
The Big Issue is a non-profit nongovernmental organisation (NGO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that publishes a general interest monthly magazine which focuses on the big social issues of the day. The vendors who sell the magazine are self-employed micro-retailers.
Our Social Development Programme provides vendor support including vocational, life and business skills training and guidance counselling.
The Big Issue aims to actively encourage and equip vendors to “move on” from the project into mainstream society.
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