Success in Math Net Buddies Studying in an Infinite Fami LaunchPad Mbalentle Starting his Bachelors Degree in Medecin Learning to Navigate the Internet Together

Infinite Family

Org #25588
Vetted since 2014 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Project of the Month Site Visit Verified
2006
year founded
$287,650
raised on GlobalGiving
10
years fundraising
3
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

Infinite Family was established in the early years of South Africa's democracy to help its most marginalised teens create successful and productive futures. For most young Black South Africans, just at the time they need to be developing habits and skills that will make them productive and self-reliant, their daily reality includes food insecurity, inescapable violence and toxic stress, inadequate contact with positive role models, and low community expectations and prospects for success. Infinite Family's network of global volunteer mentors provide an invaluable link between these township teens and the wider world to help them build skills and navigate the challenges they face duri... read more

Projects (4)

Project Leaders
Amy Stokes
Amy Stokes
Infinite Family
Infinite Family
Zoleka Maphalala
Zoleka Maphalala
Team
Amy Stokes, Zoleka Petse
Organization Information
Albury Park, 192 Magaliezecht Avenue, Building 3, 1st Floor
Dunkeld West, Johannesburg 2196
South Africa
+27 (0)11.560.7997
Organization Information
Albury Park, 192 Magaliezecht Avenue, Building 3, 1st Floor
Dunkeld West, Johannesburg 2196
South Africa
+27 (0)11.560.7997

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Thankful to be Mad for Math(s)

By Amy Stokes | Founder, President and CEO

November is the most nerve-wracking time of the year for Infinite Family's Net Buddies as they wrap up their year-end exams. It is also when we begin to reflect on the progress our teens have made... Read the full report ›

Making a Daily Difference

By Amy Stokes | Founder, President and CEO

It’s a well-worn phrase but, if you take a look at our impact so far in 2024, you’ll get all the reassurance you need that your support of Infinite Family makes a real and tangible... Read the full report ›

The Long Road to Freedom

By Amy Stokes | Founder, President and CEO

Resilience is one of the earliest skills our Net Buddies learn to develop.  Along with making the discovery that every obstacle they meet on the way to achieving their goals (no matter how... Read the full report ›
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