Shining the spotlight on our bright young people
#UntoldStories
Afrika Tikkun’s Child and Youth Development (CYD) Programme is comprised of a 5-pillar based after-school programme. A Saturday School, an Outreach Programme and a Holiday Programme. In addition to receiving academic support at the centre, CYD learners also participate in annual activities intended to promote learning, fun, personal development and teamwork. These include a Spelling Bee, Quiz and Debate, Talent Day, Career Day, Youth Camps and involvement in the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV). The CYD programme works with learners aged 7-17 years.
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Afrika Tikkun’s Child and Youth Development (CYD) Programme is comprised of a 5-pillar based after-school programme. A Saturday School, an Outreach Programme and a Holiday Programme. In addition to receiving academic support at the centre, CYD learners also participate in annual activities intended to promote learning, fun, personal development and teamwork. These include a Spelling Bee, Quiz and Debate, Talent Day, Career Day, Youth Camps and involvement in the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence (GBV). The CYD programme works with learners aged 7-17 years.
Afrika Tikkun: changing young lives
#UntoldStories
Many of our South African townships are characterised by a lack of resources, impoverished environments, a lack of proper water and sanitation and abject poverty. Alexandra is no different. This is the backdrop that we at Afrika Tikkun (AT) operate. We believe every young person deserves a fighting chance to experience a fulfilled life. Our Cradle-to-Career 360 Degree programmes are designed to enrich and sustain young people, in under-resourced communities. We focus on their holistic development, including education, health, nutrition, personal development and skills development. In the long-term, our aim is to empower them to become self-confident, capable and independent adults.
Many of our South African townships are characterised by a lack of resources, impoverished environments, a lack of proper water and sanitation and abject poverty. Alexandra is no different. This is the backdrop that we at Afrika Tikkun (AT) operate. We believe every young person deserves a fighting chance to experience a fulfilled life. Our Cradle-to-Career 360 Degree programmes are designed to enrich and sustain young people, in under-resourced communities. We focus on their holistic development, including education, health, nutrition, personal development and skills development. In the long-term, our aim is to empower them to become self-confident, capable and independent adults.
Help us shape South Africa’s young people
Kgabo Matli
Kgabo Matli, a 16-year-old pupil at Alexandra’s KwaBhekilanga Secondary School, lives with his grandmother and younger sister. He views his family as one that is always there for him in difficult times and encourages him through every step of his life, especially academically. His grandma and Afrika Tikkun are his sources of support. If he needs assistance at school, he feels at ease asking Afrika Tikkun or his grandma for assistance. He studies Engineering, Design, and Graphics subjects at school to prepare for a job as an Automotive Design Engineer.
Phumla Dlodlo
Phumla is 18 and doing Grade 10 at Realogile high school in Alexandra. She found out about Afrika Tikkun through her brother who thought it would assist her since they were struggling at home. She went to register for the CYD programme because she has always wanted better for herself. Before joining Afrika Tikkun, she was always having negative thoughts, fuelled by poverty and longing for her mother. But after joining AT, she believes in herself more, has had an opportunity to reflect on her life and what she wants to achieve.
Treasure Mahuta
Treasure Mahuta is 15 going on 16 and attends Relofile High School in Alex. Treasure is originally from Limpopo and he found out about Afrika Tikkun from his aunt; who helped him register at the centre. Initially, he did not really take his involvement at the centre too seriously, until he got to Grade 7 when his marks at school were not good. Subsequently, his marks improved once he started applying himself and attending the centre every day.
Tebatso Makgopya
Tebatso Makgopya is 16 years old and found out about Afrika Tikkun through his friends and joined the (CYD) programme over 3 years ago. He has learnt to be patient and respect all people and to help where he can. He wants to become a accountant or start his own business in finances.
Leqhame Motsao
Leqhame is 16 and attends Alexandra High School. A neighbour told his grandmother about Afrika Tikkun and how Leqhame and his siblings could benefit. His grandmother ensured that they register and attend at Afrika Tikkun. All three of them, Leqhame, his older brother and little sister are all in the CYD programme. Afrika Tikkun has taught him that he can still succeed even without supportive parents.
Koketso Serumula
Koketso Serumula is 16 years old and she is doing her Grade 11. She joined Afrika Tikkun when she was 15 years old. She states that ever since she started at Afrika Tikkun her life has turn out for the better, from an emotional and learning development. She loves theater and acting as well as chess and when she gets into the working world she wants to become a journalist She believes that documenting and showing stories of impact is a way in which she can give back to her community and to make Afrika Tikkun proud.