World Views

Oasis changing lives through football.

Category: 

Oasis Founder Clifford Martinus has a contagious passion for sport and community. This is evident in the work done at Oasis Place with his belief that the connection to a team, fair play and sport can support an individual in overcoming the odds, both personal and social. This South African non-profit creates positive personal development opportunities for youth from marginalised backgrounds.

read more..

Latest Posts in World Views

The Million Dollar Question

Perhaps one answer still lies in our citizenry— a mindful choice, that all Americans can make—to finally refrain from blame; to lower the thermostat of rage that divides us; to lay down the baggage of fear we’ve been carrying; and check our egos at the open door before boarding; and to at last realize we are all riding on the same bus—and nobody deserves to be thrown under it.


Who is the Slayer, Who the Victim? Speak!

Once again, we, as a nation, are faced with murder—multiple murders and wounding of our children and staff, while they attend and work at school— the most vulnerable of populations in our society.

 


Reflections on A Mother’s Day Message

Patricia, I am grateful for the words you wrote in your essay. I am the father of a son, and now a grandfather to a little eight-year old boy. I share your heartfelt feelings over the latest examples of a world that seems to be spiraling out of control and into darkness— once again. 


PR for People The Connector Magazine - May 2022

In the May issue, we feature people who are doing good things for the world. Being good, kind and generous is a choice that we make. Can there ever be one humanity? A world without war and genocide?


A Mother's Day Message

 

I must ask the same question of you that I ask of myself in the middle of the night: Why do we make the same mistakes over and over? Maybe you know the answer. I welcome your thoughts. I look forward to hearing what you have to say.