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title: "Empowering SA youth with code; pee squatting humour; and how women farmers tackle hunger crisis"
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# Empowering SA youth with code; pee squatting humour; and how women farmers tackle hunger crisis

> For a little break and some uplifting news, enjoy our good news round-up below.

By Daily Maverick · Published 13 October 2023, 12:24 SAST · Updated 16 November 2023, 13:36 SAST

## Key points
- Daily Maverick: Bringing you the good news, one story at a time!
- South African students launch a new initiative to provide sanitary products to those in need
- A UK charity helps homeless people gain access to online education
- A US organization provides free meals to families in need
- An Australian project offers free mental health support for young people

## Content

[Read good news round-up here.](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/good-news-roundup/)