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title: "It takes a village..."
description: "Community-driven initiatives are gaining momentum, emphasizing the importance of collective effort. Local leaders are stepping up to address pressing social issues, fostering resilience and unity. Innovative solutions are being implemented to tackle challenges, showcasing creativity and resourcefulness. The power of collaboration is highlighted as a key factor in driving sustainable change in communities."
type: "NewsArticle"
publisher: "Daily Maverick"
site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za"
section: "Maverick Citizen"
author: "2Lani and UBUNTOONS"
author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/2lani-afritoons/"
canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-06-10-it-takes-a-village/"
published: "2025-06-10T13:40:00"
updated: "2025-06-10T13:40:02"
lang: "en-ZA"
---

# It takes a village...

> It takes a village...

By 2Lani and UBUNTOONS · Published 10 June 2025, 15:40 SAST · Updated 10 June 2025, 15:40 SAST

## Key points
- In a world where it takes a village to raise a child, it seems some villages are still figuring out how to operate the Wi-Fi.
- Community-driven initiatives are gaining momentum, emphasizing the importance of collective effort.
- Local leaders are stepping up to address pressing social issues, fostering resilience and unity.
- Innovative solutions are being implemented to tackle challenges, showcasing creativity and resourcefulness.
- The power of collaboration is highlighted as a key factor in driving sustainable change in communities.

## Content

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