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I was fortunate enough to spend three wonderful months in Cape Town. In retrospect, it was really the time of my life, and that’s not only because I got to propose to my girlfriend on the top of Table Mountain, but I also met so many nice people, made friends for a lifetime and last […]

At SASDI we are very pleased with the relationship we have with Connect-123. It is a very well-run organisation that consistently delivers high level students, that are committed, motivated and eager to make a difference.

I don’t know which emotion is stronger, the pride you feel in your daughter’s adventurous spirit or the trepidation you feel in having her half way around the world in a country that is unfamiliar.  In any case, Melanie Martin and the people at Connect 123 made the experience absolutely perfect…for my daughter and for […]

When I began to think about my plans for the summer I wanted to make sure that they met certain criteria I had laid out for myself.  I wanted to gain some real world work experience, travel, network and have something to add to my resume.  In reality, my experience with Connect-123 in Cape Town […]

My experience in Cape Town far exceeded any expectations I had prior to arrival.  The close friendships I formed, business experience attained, and the immersion to a new culture and city all helped make this experience the best three months of my life. As an intern with the southern African office of a global microfinance […]

I am an italian student and I came to Cape Town to volunteer at a refugee NGO in the city bowl! I was a bit afraid when I first arrived in Cape Town, because I expected a completely different environment and I didn’t know what I should expect from my day to day life.  But […]

I just got back from 6 months in the beautiful Cape Town and one thing is sure I would not mind going back tomorrow. During that time I was an intern at a National Human Rights Institution constitutionally mandated to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights in South Africa. I worked […]

My experience in Cape Town was amazing and life changing.  I always had a passion for helping others but after working in the corporate world for the past 7 years I lost sight of my purpose and meaning in my life.  After returning back to the United States after my 30 day volunteer experience at […]

My 3 months in Cape Town were absolutely amazing.  Connect 123 supported me throughout the whole process – from setting up my internship to acting as a resource throughout my stay.   I found that interning through Connect provided a great balance of the saying, “work hard, play hard.”  My internship was a rewarding, learning experience […]

The experience I had with Connect-123 and the human rights organisation where I worked will be something that I will remember for as long as I live!! Despite working five days a week and volunteering to teach in Gugulethu on Saturdays I still managed to surf, bungee jump, hike Table Mountain, swim, learn Xhosa, go […]