Dear Alumni
“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” – George S. Patton
Ntsiki – ‘African Child’
International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated on 11 October annually, acknowledging the needs and challenges of girls around the world whilst also promoting empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
Nontsikelo, an Afrika Tikkun Alumni is an activist and a poet. Her activism for the rights of young women is expressed through spoken word. She performed her poem ‘African Child’ with Johnny Sklar on guitar and mixed by Chanda Threezy.
African Child was released on Spotify on International Day of the Girl Child to raise awareness about girl child poverty in South Africa. All proceeds will go to the Young Urban Women Programme at Afrika Tikkun. Listen Here
Lucky’s Success Story
Lucky started out his life in rural Limpopo. His mother was unemployed and his father had died. Hunger was a daily reality for him and his four siblings; and if it was not for the ingenuity of his mother and the kindness of neighbours, he would not have a story to tell.
Seeking any opportunity for work Lucky went to Alexandra, Johannesburg with his two siblings.
One day, at a time when he was “close to giving up”; he heard about Afrika Tikkun and the exciting prospect of travelling overseas to compete in a triathlon upon registration at Afrika Tikkun’s Phuthaditjaba Centre, Alexandra.
When he returned from Germany, Lucky successfully completed his learnership and work experience. He began discovering his passion – training, motivating and inspiring young people. He continued thriving within Afrika Tikkun and was appointed to work in the career and placement arm of Afrika Tikkun. This gave him the opportunity to interface with many other companies.
Watch this video to learn more about the tremendous opportunity Lucky received next and what he is doing today.
Alumni Events
Several illuminating and informative Alumni workshops took place as follows:
Uthando Centre, Braamfontein – on 21 and 22 September 2018
Arekopaneng Centre, Orange Farm – on 26 and 27 September 2018
Wings of Life Centre, Diepsloot – on 29 and 30 September 2018
Mfuleni, Cape Town – from 9 – 12 October 2018
At the workshops various interesting, thought-provoking and sometimes controversial topics were broached. Some of the themes discussed and debated included; gender equality and causes of gender-based violence, career guidance and employment opportunities, drug and substance abuse awareness, community development, health matters, and more. All the workshops were well attended and the feedback from attendees was constructive and positive.
Global Citizen Tickets up for Grabs
10 lucky winners will win two tickets each (one for you and one for a friend) to attend the Mandela 100 Global Citizen Festival on 2 December 2018 at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Because the concert is in Johannesburg, this means that the incentive programme is only open to Alumni in the four Gauteng based centres.
To Qualify for the draw you need to fulfil AT LEAST THREE of the activities detailed below:
- 3-hours of community service at Afrika Tikkun or at any recognised local community organisation or church.
- Recruit 5 new alumni into our system – stand a chance to win a ticket.
- Health Screening Tests at Orange Farm and Diepsloot only, or with recommended partners in other areas – GMs to recommend valid partners.
- Support activations during 16 Days of Activism by partnering with your Centres on activities planned.
- Go out into your community to clean up for a minimum of 60 minutes (bring back at least 3 black bags of rubbish).
- Send an advocacy letter around combating Gender based violence, gender inequality or disability rights to your local press, councillor or MEC and provide evidence of submission.
By 5pm 26 November 2018.
Ensure all relevant information is given to your GM for approval.
A Quick note on the volunteer option
You can help out at Afrika Tikkun or any other recognised organisation or church in your area – we only ask that when you are done, an appointed representative of the organisation signs a form to confirm that you have effectively and productively volunteered three (3) hours.
To take advantage of this opportunity to win these tickets that are very much in demand, talk to your Centre’s Marketing Coordinator.
Have Your Say
Click here to vote for your favourite Alumni programme name from those nominated at the Alumni launch earlier this year. Results will be announced in November 2018.
If you have any queries or ideas regarding the Alumni programme please email: Elfrieda Tyrer elfriedat@afrikatikkun.org