Education South Africa Project #12343

Educate and Empower Children in South Africa

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Project Report | Jun 8, 2015
Progress Report 8

By Omar Bahar | Report Writer

Let's Build a More Sustainable Future

Dear Afrika Tikkun Friends and Family,

Thank you for your continued support as we continue to change the lives of over 17,000 beneficiaries living in disadvantaged positions. It is through your support and generosity that Afrika Tikkun is able to continue its mission to invest in education, health and social services for children, youth and their families through Afrika Tikkun’s community Centers of Excellence and strategic partnerships.

Equal Start at Life
The harsh reality is that not all children have an equal start at life. Due to circumstances beyond their control, many families are living in poverty and do not have equal access to resources that will help break the vicious poverty cycle. Through Afrika Tikkun’s development programs, children are able to realize and reach their full potential as they grow and develop into adulthood.

Early Childhood Development Centers
Afrika Tikkun is devoted to investing in early childhood development because it improves the lives of the children and it makes the future of South Africa more sustainable. The objectives of our Early Childhood Development Centers are to:

To provide children an opportunity to develop in the areas of numeracy and literacy, through play and creative activities
To improve the health and wellbeing of children, through access to adequate nutrition and health services
To ensure children are given age-appropriate computer skills development

Success Story of Mandala
11 year old Mandla voluntarily joined our after school Child and Youth Development Programme. Our life skills facilitator noticed that Mandla was not happy, came to the programme looking dishevelled and disrupted the programme. Our life skills facilitator discussed the situation with our social worker, prompting a home visit. When visiting Mandla’s house the social worker discovered that Mandla was living with his mother and step father who were both drug addicts. Their situation was horrendous and it became clear that every cent of the household’s money was spent on supporting their drug habit. Mandla witnessed his mother and step father do things an 11-year-old boy should never ever have to witness.

With the help of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of, an Afrika Tikkun social worker, Mandla’s teacher and the life skills facilitator, Mandla was temporarily moved to Mfuleni’s ‘Place of Safety’ for children where he received the care and attention he needed. Afrika Tikkun then found a foster family for Mandla to move in with. Although this was extremely tough for Mandla and he still faces hardships, his life has changed for the better and this is evident in his current behaviour and response to developmental investment. Afrika Tikkun’s support has provided Mandla with the potential to thrive.

Mandala

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Mar 9, 2015
Let's Make 2015 Count!

By Omar Bahar | Report Writer

Child and Youth Development Christmas Party

Dear Afrika Tikkun Family,

The lives of 1,000 children continues to improve thanks to your support. It is through your support that these children are getting a fair start at life. We are so grateful for your support last year because we were able to continue assisting children in need of an education. We believe that the children of South Africa are the future and that education will empower them to break the vicious poverty cycle.

Poverty Cycle
Sadly, there is a vicious poverty cycle that takes place in South African townships and it severely impacts children. Children that are not provided with adequate education or other resources will have a difficult time overcoming their obstacles and the cycle only continues to worsen. We must invest in our children to eliminate this vicious cycle.

The Right to Education
We believe all children should have the right to a quality education. Unfortunately, our children do not always have a fair start in life because their education is impacted by malnutrition, a lack of access to resources, and poverty at large. Through Afrika Tikkun’s Centers of Excellence, these 1,000 children are getting a fair start and life and have the ability to focus on their education.

First Bonus Day
Don’t forget to mark March 18 on your calendars because it is the first bonus day of 2015. There will be a matching of 30% on individual donations up to $1,000. Matching will begin in on March 18 at 9:00 am EDT time. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.

A Memorable 2015
Let’s make 2015 a memorable for the 1,000 children that are benefiting from our program. Your support empowers are children to develop the skills necessary to become productive citizens in the future. To improve our future, we must invest in our children.

We hope you will continue your partnership with us. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions. Thank you again for your commitment to empowering 1,000 children through education!

Education is Empowerment

Give the Gift of Education

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Dec 5, 2014
Happy Holidays from Afrika Tikkun!

By Omar Bahar | Report Writer

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