ABC News: South African Organization Turns Philanthropy On Its Head

ABC News: South African Organization Turns Philanthropy On Its Head: "South African Organization Turns Philanthropy On Its Head
Jacob Lief Mimicks African Philosophy As Guiding Light




By CHARLOTTE SECTOR

July 17, 2006 — Jacob Lief's sense of community has taken a life of its own.

Inspired by the African concept of Ubuntu, the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity, Lief co-founded a South African organization that focuses on the community. That means having parents, teachers, students and leaders involved in day-to-day planning and weighing in on all decisions. As a result, the simple school program has evolved over the past eight years to reflect local needs."