OUR FERTILE GROUND

Shiraaz Ismail
“Do the best that you can, look back at what you did and then do better"

 

Shiraaz is a sound engineer, radio producer - presenter and part of the logistics team with Bush Community radio in Cape Town. As an intern he produces and presents the breakfast show, records and edits interviews, compiles playlists and trains new interns and volunteers, all while ensuring a quality radio broadcast.

Wth a key role in conceptualising Fertile Ground projects and being elected a Teen Camp director at the first Fertile Ground Camp in July 2005 Shiraaz is an integral part of Fertile Ground’s operations. From the beginning, Shiraaz has participated in all day and residential camp outings where his enthusiasm, energy and organizational skills have contributed significantly to the fun and success of participants and peer counsellors. 

Shiraaz’s presence at the camp guarantees fun, lively activities – including singing sessions that are well known among participants and counsellors alike.  Fertile Ground Camps provide the structure, example and experience they do because of people like Shiraaz who lead by example and make a difference in their community.