Mentored as boys, paying it forward as young men
Growing up without a present, caregiving father is a challenge faced by too many South African boys. It’s a shockingly common abandonment that is exacerbated by the current fragmented state of masculinity. Who are fatherless boys supposed to turn to for positive examples of what it means to be a man? Without intentional intervention, […]
H&M South Africa Partners with Star For Life to Raise GBV Awareness and Support Girls’ Empowerment
H&M South Africa has announced a new partnership with youth empowerment non-profit organisation Star for Life, to promote gender equality, raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV), and empower adolescent girls to reach their full potential. Through a donation of R800,000, H&M is supporting the Daughters of Africa Girls Clubs, a special initiative of Star for […]
GIVING YOUR LITTLE ONE A BIG ADVANTAGE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF STARTING EARLY WITH EDUCATION SAVINGS
GIVING YOUR LITTLE ONE A BIG ADVANTAGE:
THE IMPORTANCE OF STARTING EARLY WITH EDUCATION SAVINGS There’s no feeling like imagining the limitless possibilities life has in store for your children. Whether you’re still expecting or seeing them develop during the early years, you undoubtedly want to help your child reach their full potential. Yet, those big dreams require plenty of planning long […]
What do parents really want from their child’s education?
Most parents are looking for safe school environments where their children can learn and thrive. But for many, the expectations go beyond academic scores and subject choices. Underlying these basics of what we expect from schooling, are deeper aspirations that include their child’s social and emotional development, as well as the hopes that through their […]
Stemming the tide of South Africa’s school dropouts
South Africa has an extremely high school dropout rate, with over 41% of learners who enter Grade 1 dropping out before they complete their schooling. Many factors contribute to the high dropout rate, but the most common theme is a lack of resources. These resources can be educational materials like books and stationery, school uniforms […]
Get ready for school with BIC, and together, we’ll beat 16 million pen donations to students in need!
Join us as we kick off another milestone year and help us to donate another 1 million pens in 2025. BIC makes it easy to make a difference by simply paying it forward – for every pen you buy, one is donated to learners in need. South Africa has far too many children entering the […]
Helping you navigate back-to-school
Can you believe that back-to-school time is already here? It’s a tough time for learners and parents alike, though for different reasons. Parents worry about providing their children with everything they will need for the school year, and there’s a lot to consider: academic considerations, friendships, logistics, stationery lists – and lunch! BIC is always looking for […]
How nature helps SA’s fatherless boys
In Western philosophy the concept of “the healing power of nature” dates to the father of medicine, Hippocrates. However, the conviction in the restorative capacity of being connected to nature is reflected also in indigenous knowledge across the world. While modern science delivers ample evidence that nature is good for body, mind and soul, people […]
FROM PRESCHOOL TO PRIMARY: HELPING YOUR 1ST GRADER TRANSITION SUCCESSFULLY
During the December holidays, parents and guardians of 2025’s Grade Ones have a monumental milestone to look forward to – that of their child going to big school for the first time! In the coming weeks, before the school doors open in January, parents have a valuable opportunity to ensure children start their academic journey […]