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Unravel a 19-year journey of a written off community. Helenvale, historically known for being a community caught in the crossfire of urban development and an unstable social crisis, pages through stories of resilience, hope and safety from the perspective of seasoned practitioners seeking to tap into the untapped potential of the economic growth within the community.

Written and funded by the MBDA and KfW respectively, the book uncovers the journey to upgrade a community challenged by unemployment, substance abuse, domestic and gang violence, and the attempts of practitioners to return power to the people of Helenvale. Making it a thrilling read for practitioners seeking stories and lessons learnt from the community.

Discover the truth to the situation and find out whether there is a pathway to succuss or if it’s back to the drawing board for the Nelson Mandela Bay community.