The Sustainable Future Project

Computer learning is an essential component of Afrika Tikkun’s Career Development Program. We understand that for our students to compete in global market, it is essential for them to have access to updated technology. In our Career Development Program, students are introduced to the world of computers and the internet in an efficient and effective manner. Once our students graduate, they are able to create their own website, create their own CV, use Microsoft Word and use Microsoft Excel. These computer skills come in handy as it is imperative for them to have computer literacy in any job they apply for.

Many beneficiaries expressed the impact of the Career Development Program as being a positive change to their lives. Candidates expressed that Computer Training had a huge impact in their lives as they are now able type out their own CV’s and make use of other computer applications.

Take for example the story of Thulasizwe. Thulasizwe is 22 years old who lives with his mother and younger sister in Orange Farm township (low-income community area). He enrolled in our Career Development Program in 2017. Through this Program, he acquired work skills and computer skills that enabled him to secure a job. Thulasizwe is happy that he got the opportunity to enhance his skills and he hopes to further himself in life so that he can better the lives of his family members.

On behalf of our Afrika Tikkun family, we thank you for enabling us to empower young people like Thulasizwe. Your investment will help disadvantaged kids in South Africa to reach their full potential and become productive citizens. 

On behalf of our 20,000+ beneficiaries, Afrika Tikkun would like to thank you for your investment in the future of our youth. Because of generous investments from people like you, our young people have been able to pursue their dreams of becoming 'future leaders'. One of our ‘future leaders’ is Emeraude, who at age 17, is working hard to become a leader in the Tech industry just like his icon and Google co-founder, Larry Page. Your contribution has enabled Afrika Tikkun to provide Emeraude and many young people like him to access quality education and resources that they need to become productive citizens.  

Click HERE to watch Emeraude’s video.

Afrika Tikkun centers are in the five South African township communities (Alexandra, Braamfontein, Diepsloot, Mfuleni and Orange Farm), that are under-resourced and often lack the necessary opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. With the youth unemployment rate averaging at 51.14% between 2013 and 2016, young people remain the largest cohort of job-seekers in South Africa, making them the most vulnerable and more prone to participating in crime, drugs, prostitution and violent protests etc. Afrika Tikkun’s unique Cradle-to-Career development model enables our 550+ employees to deliver services addressing holistic educational, medical and economic needs of marginalized youth from early infancy through adulthood. Our centers provide a safe space where young people are inspired to nurture imagination, cultivate knowledge, and grow in to tomorrow’s leaders.

We thank you for believing in our holistic model and with your ongoing support, we hope to extend our holistic services to more young people like Emeraude, enabling them to become ‘future leaders’.