In this class, we actively collaborate with in-country experts to provide a rich experiential learning opportunity highlighting the region's history, culture, and politics, exploring the challenges that South Africans face and their many assets that contribute to community development. It will provide you the opportunity to explore the richness and diversity of South African communities while examining social justice issues and make a contribution to the well-being of our host community, Kurland Village, in the Crags region of South Africa.

Specifically, you will explore the growing role of NGOs in bringing social development to this dynamic and promising African country. We engage in service projects that meet community needs, examining grassroots and non-governmental organization (NGO)-initiated approaches to community development. Our work is determined by the local stakeholders. It may include working with local community-based organizations and government partners in areas of community development, health, education, income generation, environmental conservation, family and childhood services, and more. You will be guided in their academic areas of interest by faculty, staff, and South African partners.