1 Sizanani Youth Development Organisation NPO Registration Number :( )

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2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ORGANISATION'S PROFILE COVER SHEET... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS MISSION ; VISION & GOALS/OBJECTIVES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Executive structure/management Committee BOARD OF DIRECTORS General Information Achievements...12 Mission: To become a leading youth organisation that drives holistic development & empowerment of youth through leadership development skills, life skills coaching, reproductive health and ethical behavioural skills to become exceptional leaders & innovators of world class technological discoveries for the betterment of their communities and country. Vision: To become a leading provider of excellent youth development & empowerment services in the world. Goals/Objectives 1. To ensure zero rate new HIV/AIDS infections among the youth of Free State and SA. 2. To improve further educational opportunities & employment probabilities for the youth of the Free State province & SA. 3. To create a technological savvy youth to better position SA globally. 4. To ensure that the youth can produce food for themselves and generate an income to support their families & empower themselves. 5. To ensure an increased number of successful small business enterprises managed & controlled by the youth 6. To develop and nurture a responsible youth, that can make sound decision about their lives 7. To ensure a Drug & alcohol free young generation 2

3 Executive Summary The organisation was created by a group of unemployed youth comprising of unemployed matriculants, graduates and a concerned community member Mr NV Lengani (Debt Management Specialist: South African Revenue Services) with the purpose of developing and empowering the youth of Botshabelo and Free State province. It was evident that an organised & professional structure managed by the affected youth was needed in order to combat the high rate of unemployment, HIV & Aids, teenage pregnancy, school drop-outs, illiteracy, violent crime and substance abuse affecting the disadvantaged youths from our township. Sizanani Youth Development Organisation is a township based non - profit organisation (established in 2010 and formally registered in 2012 NPO No: ). It has offices in Botshabelo and currently operates there and plans to establish other branches in other townships in the Free State province. South African youth face many obstacles that perpetuate disadvantage. Currently fewer than 10% of South African youth access higher education (SAIRR, 2009) of which only a fraction come from township or rural communities. Most township schools produce learners whose academic performance is below grade level. Poor matric results and low awareness of post-school opportunities lead to high numbers of unemployed youth (estimated at over 60% in Botshabelo). Most learners in township schools do not receive the skills development opportunities afforded their more privileged counterparts in the suburbs, including computer literacy and extra-mural activities. In addition to the difficulties that living in poverty and receiving a sub-standard education brings, many township youth are infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. Most of these youngsters normally drop out at grade 10, without any possibilities of finding employment and their counterparts that eventually matriculate have no prospects of furthering their studies at institutions of higher learning thereby end up being unemployed with no possibilities of ever finding employment.(unemployment rate 23.5 %, Stats SA). Even though some eventually obtain national diplomas or bachelors 3

4 degrees, it is estimated that 90% remain unemployed (Adcorp Employment Agency research findings, 2012). SizananiYouth model is a township-based innovative volunteer-driven project achieving remarkable results. SizananiYouth equips learners from disadvantaged communities with the skills and resources to access tertiary education and/or employment opportunities once they matriculate and graduate. SizananiYouth aims to increase the collective skill level of the population, to grow the national knowledge base, and to replicate success in more communities. The primary objective of the organization is the development and empowerment of the unemployed youth of Botshabelo and the Free State region. The secondary objectives are as follows: 1. Providing after school tutoring classes 2. To provide Life skills coaching & mentoring 3. To provide HIV & AIDS wellness program 4. Offer youth training on substance & Alcohol Abuse 5. To provide Entrepreneurial skills development training 6. To provide training on how to start, maintain, care for and grow Food Security & Income Generating projects ( food gardens, Nursery, Eggs production, recycling etc) 7. To provide for free Basic and advanced computer training skills Some of the projects are done or carried out in conjunction with our different stakeholders such as government departments, other NGO s and private companies. Each of Sizanani s programmes addresses these obstacles in simple yet effective and measurable ways: 4

5 Supplementary tutoring enables learners to improve their grades. 5

6 Life skills coaching & mentoring broadens youth awareness of post-school opportunities and ensures that learners access these opportunities 6

7 Computer literacy and access equips youth with essential skills and information HIV/AIDS awareness and voluntary testing provides youth with the information and VCT services they need to manage their health. Entrepreneurial skills empower youth to start & efficiently run small businesses that will lead to a reduction in unemployment rate. Youth will be trained and encouraged to start co-operatives. Food security projects will empower youth and communities to run & operate income generating projects that will provide income and food for their communities. 7

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9 Management Committee Structure/ Executive Committee Bonakele Nkwinjani Chairperson Mmaditaba Ramalebo Deputy Chair Moipone Motsoane Secretary Mahlapane Ditabe Financial Director Sindile Ali Coordinator Mpai Mokoyane Public Relations Officer Project Managers HIV/Aids Awareness Life Skills coaching After school tutoring Entrepreneurial Development skills Food Security projects Substance & Alcohol Abuse 9

10 Board of Directors/Governing Board 1. Bonakele Nkwijani - Chairperson 2. Mmaditaba Ramalebo Deputy Chairperson 3. Moipone Motsoane Secretary 4. Mahlapane Ditabe Treasure 5. Victor Lengani President & Founder ( ) Qualifications: National Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting National Certificate: Banking Services Advice (NQF level 5) Current Position (2012): Debt Management: Specialist (South African Revenue Services) He has been involved in youth development (soccer) in the community of Botshabelo, he is a soccer fanatic and believe that sports helps to build strong character and keep kids away from engaging in criminal, violent and irresponsible behavior/manner. 6. TS Matlokotsi Deputy Pres & Community Leader ( ) Qualifications: National Diploma : Financial Management Current Position (2012) : Debt Management Team Member (SARS) He has been involved in Environmental Projects, choral music and he serves as the Treasurer of Uniting Reformed Church - Calvary church council. He believes that preaching gospel to the youth within the community teaches them to respect one another, give to the needy and to work together to combat unemployment. 7. S E Shuping Director Education Qualifications: Advanced certificate in education Educator: Bolokeng Intermediate School He is the Chairperson of the school governing body at Reentseng primary school in Botshabelo, township. 10

11 8. P M Mmano Director HIV/AIDS Qualifications: Enrolled Nurse Coordinator of HIV/aids at a local clinic in Section J at Botshabelo, township, She has been a community developer for many years and has a football/soccer team where she grooms and develops talent and assist in removing children from streets and helps them to develop into future leaders/stars. She is also a branch chairperson of political party (women s league) at ward 28 in Botshabelo, section K. 9. Archbishop. M S Ali Director Religious & community liaison officer Archbishop for The Presbyterian evangelical church and a recipient of a community award for her contribution towards helping the needy. Currently Home visitor for OVC s and Community policing Forum Secretary (CPF Boithuso Police Station) 10. Thabo Tsepe ( Honorary Board Member ) Co Founder Qualifications: National Diploma: Information Technology He is passionate about youth development and empowerment and was instrumental in the establishment of food security and income generating projects. He believes that you need to invest in the youth for the future development and security of the country. 11. M Lesesa Director Community Development Qualifications: Grade 12 & Marketing Management (N4 Certificate) World Vision (SA): Development Worker She is very passionate about youth development & community services. She dedicates her time & energy in the uplifted of her community in various capacities. She is a development worker at World Vision (SA). 11

12 Name of organisation: Sizanani Youth Development Organisation Situated location: 2876 k Section Botshabelo sizananiyouth@gmail.com Contact Person: 1. Sindile Ali Coordinator (cell no: / ) 2. Bonakele Nkwinjani Chairperson (cell no ) 3. Maditaba Ramalebo Deputy Chair ( ) Establishment Date: 15 Aug 2010 (NPO Registration No ) Banker: First National Bank Account Number: Branch Name: Botshabelo Branch Code:

13 Achievements: The organization has six of its members appointed by the department of education (Rads & Soul Buddy programmes) to be part of its life skills programme that will be rolled out to primary & secondary school in the Free State province. The organization has been operating without any financial support from private or government department & institutions since its inception. It has been funded by the founders and from funds generated from their food gardens also through fundraising activities. Support Required & Needed 1. Infrastructure ( Site & Building or Offices ) 2. Office equipment ( desk top Computers, Laptops, Desks, Chairs, Overhead Projectors, ETC) 3. Stationary ( Pens, Books, Files, ETC) 4. Cars/Vehicles ( Taxi or Seven seat ) 5. Others The Organization requires urgent support for all of its projects/programmes to enable it to deliver the needed services to the affected youth of the previously disadvantaged Township/s. We plead with institutions, companies, government departments and NGO s or private individuals who/which share the same goals & objectives to urgently partner & support our organization in anyway possible they can. It is through your support that the lives of these youths negatively impacted/affected by the social ills not of their own doing can be changed and improved for the better, so that they can be afforded a second chance in life, a life full of possibilities. We are looking forward to your support and favorable response. Sizanani Youth 13