‘Stars Don’t Compete, they Shine Where They Stand and they use their light to light the way for others to follow’
– Nolwazi Tshikala, Senior HR Manager, DHL Express South Africa and Rising Star judge
What is the Rising Star Movement For Good?
Rising Star, and its sister programme GradStar, have been recognising the country’s most talented young people for the past decade. With a pedigree in talent, we are calling on you to join us to collectively contribute to ending student hunger.
Why?
Hunger is an often overlooked, but very real, challenge faced by a significant number of students at universities and colleges in South Africa. According to a 2019 study by Van den Berg and Raubenheimer, up to 30% of tertiary students in South Africa experience food insecurity, which severely impacts their ability to focus on studies, complete their coursework, and perform to their full academic potential
Another study conducted by the University of the Free State in 2018 found that students who are food insecure are more likely to experience higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety, and they are also at greater risk of dropping out. Despite being enrolled in higher education, many students struggle to afford basic necessities like food, even after covering tuition, accommodation, and textbooks.
As you can imagine, hunger compromises not only their health but their academic success and future careers. No student should have to make the choice between attending a lecture and going hungry.
How?
For only R250/month you can sponsor a meal a week for a hungry student and restore their dignity.
Sign up now!
Testimonials
Firstly, the food programme has been a great addition to campus life over the past few months.
Secondly, it's been incredibly helpful because it relieves the financial stress of planning daily meals on a student budget, and sometimes having to skip meals.
Thirdly, it's made campus life much easier since I, or rather we can grab a quick meal between classes instead of rushing to the spaza or res to grab something to eat.
I'd personally like to thank everyone involved. We really appreciate the programme.
-K Matika
The Food Programme has been indeed a big contribution.. in our daily lives as students.. it has helped us to focus on our education more.. and kept away the fear of hunger and helped improve the attendance of us students.. therefore it could also be helpful if there could be more meals.. for more students... thank you.
Because of Movement for Good, I am able to remain after school and study.
Much appreciated
-K Zano
The Food Programme has been a great initiative and it has helped a lot of students at the College.
Yes, it has been very helpful.
Having to attend classes without nutrition can be stressful and it can also be difficult for a student to focus in class. Times can be tough and some students don't have money to buy lunch during lunch time. But throughout this Food Program you guys have made it possible to provide meals to students.
We are grateful to the founders, the chefs and to all the stakeholders involved in making this Program a success.
-U Bavuma
Some of our Donors
