COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Mamelodi Campus
The Mamelodi Campus organises various community engagement courses and projects.
Contact person:
Dr Martina Jordaan
Head: Community Engagement and Postgraduate Studies
Tel: +27(0)12 842 3581
Email: [email protected]
Business Hub
The Mamelodi Campus Business Hub enables entrepreneurial development through innovative interventions that address social problems such as unemployment and poverty faced by the Mamelodi community. Find more information at http://www.up.ac.za/business-clinic
Contact person:
Ms Debbie Mdlongwa
Manager: Business Hub
Tel: +27(0)12 842 3999
Email: [email protected]
Animal Health Clinic (MAHC)
The MAHC provides animal health care to the community of Mamelodi and the surrounding areas of Eersterust and Nellmapius. The clinic's main services are sterilisation and vaccination, through which it seeks to combat threats like rabies. It provides affordable veterinary services to improve the well-being of animals. First-year BSc students on the Mamelodi Campus applying for Veterinary Science volunteer at the clinic to gain exposure and experience in their intended field of study while participating in community service.
Contact person:
Dr Jeanne Rudman
Head: Animal Health Clinic
Tel: +27(0)12 842 3451
Email: [email protected]
Itsoseng Clinic
Closed
Siyathemba Clinic for Occupational Therapy
The Siyathemba Clinic provides schoolchildren with free therapy. The clinic serves children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, learning difficulties, mental illnesses and epilepsy. Treatment options include individual and group therapy. The clinic is run by final-year Occupational Therapy students under supervision and operates in three blocks per year, each running for seven weeks.
Contact person:
Dr Helga Lister
Occupational Therapy Clinic
Tel: +27(0)12 354 1329
Email: [email protected]
Urban Studios
The Urban Studios is an outreach of the Faculty of Theology and links NGOs with each other.
Contact person:
Ms Joan Ndaba
Email: [email protected]