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Since colonial times, racial divisions in South Africa have stifled economic and social advancement for the majority of the population. The apartheid policy of separating people into four categories based on race was not abolished until 1991, not long after Nelson Mandela’s 1989 release from prison. As head of the African National Congress party, Mandela was elected President in 1994 and began the Truth and Reconciliation Committee to resolve remaining racial issues and foster a sense of national unity. But even today, with all apartheid legislation repealed, South Africa continues to have a high degree of inequality between different racial groups and de facto segregated neighborhoods.
Visions in Action has been working to address these social and economic issues since 1992 by helping underserved communities through local NGOs in Johannesburg that promote greater social welfare. Volunteers from the classic program are placed in diverse areas such as voter education, HIV/AIDS services, conflict mediation and human rights activism so that South Africa’s transition into a prosperous, post-racial society can be better achieved. Supported volunteer positions are also available.
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