Learnings from a Case Study

This tuesday started with a Case Study Lecture by Prof. Volkmann. We discussed the case of Ophra Winfrey's 40 Mio. US$ investment in a luxury school for disadvantaged black girls in South Africa and which other possibilities the students could imagine to help girls in the townships.


Furthermore, a workshop with all the programme managers and members of the administration were conducted. Dr. Kathrin Bischoff, Sabine and Judith met most of the members during the last week to ask them about their opinion concernning the organizational structure and how it could be improved. Today first suggestions were presented and discussed.


Patrick is the director of Etafeni: "I am really happy that the students are here with us. There is a really positive vibe on the side. The programme manager are really enjoying the interaction with the students. And there are already a lot of good ideas that are being explored by the students. For example, the Early Childhood Development group met the parents of the children and they discussed some pracitcal ways the parents can be more involved."

The lunch was very good as always at Etafeni. We are very happy about the delicious and balanced food which is always prepared for us everyday.


Sabine: "I’m very impressed by the engagement of all the students and their will to help and support the organization Etafeni. I’ve also recognized an extraordinary commitment in this seminar. Furthermore they’re so interested in the activities of their programmes and take advantage of every situation to get more learnings from the staff members. I’m sure, for both sides there is a valuable impact in terms oft the intensive exchange."


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