IN CONVERSATION WITH CARMEN DICKENSON
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It is a vouchers system powered by MES and Uturn that is used to guide
homeless persons to the developmental centres. Also, an alternative option for public to rather give vouchers to the homeless instead of cash, since cash draws them deeper into addictive patterns. Working effectively in CPT, now launching in JHB too. I’m Carmen Dickenson. I joined U-Turn in June 2022 and have had the opportunity to serve in a few different roles within the organisation. Since April last year, I’ve been leading the Mi-Change Voucher programme. Mi-Change is a simple and practical way for the public to give responsibly — instead of giving cash on the street, people can give a Mi-Change voucher that can be redeemed for meals, showers, clothing, a safe sleeping space or support services at partner organisations. It helps restore dignity while connecting people to real
pathways out of homelessness.
homeless persons to the developmental centres. Also, an alternative option for public to rather give vouchers to the homeless instead of cash, since cash draws them deeper into addictive patterns. Working effectively in CPT, now launching in JHB too. I’m Carmen Dickenson. I joined U-Turn in June 2022 and have had the opportunity to serve in a few different roles within the organisation. Since April last year, I’ve been leading the Mi-Change Voucher programme. Mi-Change is a simple and practical way for the public to give responsibly — instead of giving cash on the street, people can give a Mi-Change voucher that can be redeemed for meals, showers, clothing, a safe sleeping space or support services at partner organisations. It helps restore dignity while connecting people to real
pathways out of homelessness.
