Taddy Blecher, an uncommon hero trains africa's youths

Meet Taddy Blecher. Taddy Blecher was ready to emigrate from South Africa when he took a second look at his native country. "I saw aching poverty," he said, and he made a life-changing decision to do something about it. In 1999 he and his colleagues opened CIDA City Campus to provide disadvantaged youths a chance to earn a four-year business administration degree. At a cost of just $9,500 per student, CIDA has produced 1,800 graduates with potential lifetime earnings of $635,000 to $1.5 million who teach and sponsor other students. CIDA plans to open new campuses, increase enrollment and create a franchise model called University-in-a-Box entirely built and managed by students.

Learn about his story in this episode of Uncommon Heroes, funded by the Skoll Foundation. More information at www.skollfoundation.org.

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[SlowStrider]

That is an awesome project. Let's hope this kind of model will spread around more countries. Not only will they get good jobs, but hopefully contribute to creating new jobs for others.

[Miswalk]

To see this is a tramenduous effort; one day, may be, I wish to go to Africa and become one of the social workers in that part of the country.

[sauleando]

Amazing job with an amazing concept!

Many thanks for all you are doing! What a model!

[Ventureneer]

What a fascinating way to reinvent education. Taddys helping African youth succeed. Who helps Taddy and other social entrepreneurs succeed? For a humorous look at the many shapes and sizes support for social entrepreneurs comes in, check out Ventureneers video.

[brewmark]

My auto is white. The professor should focus away from color. I like the effort, but you must be careful not to bring race into it. Adobting ideas must be earned by work, and not feeling sorry for one self.

[KrisIrving]

Taddy is an amazing human being. His vision is changing lives and changing an entire country. What an inspiration.

[TorontoViewer]

Wow.

I foresee a NOBEL Prize for Taddy in the future!

Really amazing vision and influence.

[M0MMYX3]

Thank you for all of your hard work and efforts.

Marti

[blecher23]

my last name is blecher hell ya!!!!!