The Sustainable Future Project

Simphiwe, 21 years old, Orange Farm Community Center of Excellence

Simphiwe was introduced to Afrika Tikkun through the City of Johannesburg’s Child Headed Households Program. He enrolled in the Job Readiness Program at our community center in Orange Farm, from which he graduated in November 2013. Before joining Afrika Tikkun, Simphiwe was one of the many unemployed young people who had completed his Matric, but had nothing to do except spend time on the streets with peers who threatened to be a bad influence. After completing in our Job Readiness Program and entering our employment opportunities database, Simphiwe was invited to interview with several companies. In February 2014, Simphiwe had an interview with Incredible Connections and was soon offered a job as a sales associate. He is currently excelling in his position and is able to provide for his younger sister, who is enrolled in Afrika Tikkun’s Child and Youth Development Program.

What will your investment provide?

• Quality educational support for grades one through twelve
• A safe and secure community center where quality developmental programs are delivered
• Nutritional support through hot and nutritious meals served daily
• Social services delivered by social workers and family support workers who ensure the psychosocial needs of our families are met
• Health education and monitoring to help keep our young people healthy
• Quality teachers and community workers – our staff are continuously developing to fulfill the needs of our children and youth
• Skills development and job placement that enable our young adults to become productive citizens

Thank you for partnering with us to shape the next generation of productive African citizens!