THRIVE ISSUE 5 DECEMBER 2024 22 18 July Jars of Hope Now in its second instalment, the Jars of Hope project, initiated by the Food Evolution Research Laboratory (FERL), expanded its efforts this year by collecting baby products, educational toys, and nutritious ingredients such as soup mix, lentils, rice, and split peas. These items were used to fill the Jars of Hope, benefiting mothers and babies supported by the Hamba Bamba Funda Organisation (HBF). The donations were presented at a Mandela Day event held at the Meadowlands Welfare Centre in Zone 9, Soweto, under the theme “Nutrition Nurtures: Empowering Moms and Babies (0-2 Years). Community engagement, in the form of organized outreach, is critical component of UJ’s vision and strategic imperatives. The university, as an engaged institution, remains committed to interacting with communities, in partnerships that add value for all parties involved. In remaining true to the call of service, sustainability of key initiatives, is now at the forefront of ensuring real social impact and that genuine relationships are harnessed. Keeping it real in our communities STH Projects in 2024
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