Program Overview

Cape Town, South Africa Project Center - IQP

Overview

The Cape Town, South Africa Project Center has been active since 2007. Located at the southern tip of South Africa, Cape Town is situated between the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, with the Table Mountain range running through the city and down the Cape of Good Hope. Cape Town is a cosmopolitan city with visitors and residents from around the globe, but it continues to struggle with the legacy of apartheid that perpetuates significant social, economic, and political inequities along racial lines.

Current Director(s)

• Gbetonmasse Somasse

Active Program Term(s)

• B-Term during late fall

Project Opportunities

• Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP)

Past Projects

• Worked to improve dialogue and ongoing communication between recipients on government housing and government ministry departments
• Helped to raise awareness of different economic and social groups in the city through collaborative murals
• Supported the development of a Children's Museum by collecting childhood narratives and establishing a web-based platform for the continued collection of digital stories
• Assessed at-risk population's and relevant stakeholder awareness and interest in newly developed HIV prevention technologies

Program Details

The Cape Town, South Africa Project Center offers students the opportunity to engage in project-based learning, working on real-world problems and making a positive impact in the community. The center has been active since 2007 and has hosted various projects, including those focused on improving dialogue and communication, raising awareness of social and economic issues, and supporting the development of community resources.