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PROFILE

KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM

“From Poverty to Opportunity”

Kliptown Youth Program | Profile 2016

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KLIPTOWN YOUTH PROGRAM

“From Poverty to Opportunity”

CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

MISSION

VISION

VALUES

COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

PROGRAMS

ACHIEVEMENTS & IMPACT

REALITIES

GOALS

DONOR RELATIONS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

APPENDIX

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

CONTACT US


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OVERVIEW Kliptown Youth Program (KYP) is a non-‐profit organization founded in 2007 by a small group of young, inspiring individuals who wanted to make a difference in their local community. By providing a free after-‐school program for 400 kids ages 8 to 20, KYP is the only organization in the area that seeks to further the education and development of the impoverished children of Kliptown. The tutoring program for students Grades 1-‐12 is the focus of the organization, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach his or her academic potential and grow into a skilled individual. In addition, each member receives two balanced meals a day and has the option to participate in the performing arts and sports programs. The passionate and dedicated staff members at Kliptown Youth Program believe that by fostering a culture of education and a sense of self-‐confidence, these disadvantaged children can create brighter futures for themselves. The community recognizes KYP as a safe place for children to learn, collaborate, and develop into skilled individuals. By empowering the next generation of youth, KYP fosters a positive cycle of giving back to the community to lift Kliptown out of poverty. MISSION To provide opportunities that will enable our young children to rise out of poverty VISION KYP seeks to empower and develop young, dynamic individuals into the next generation of leaders who will contribute to the betterment of themselves and their community. VALUES KYP values integrity, passion, commitment, and professionalism.


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COMMUNITY BACKGROUND Kliptown is a suburb of the formerly black township of Soweto in Gauteng, South Africa, located 17km southwest of Johannesburg. As the oldest residential district of Soweto, Kliptown has immense cultural and historical importance, as it is where the Freedom Charter was signed in 1955. However, Kliptown still lacks essential needs such as schools, proper sanitation, electricity, health clinics, and more. With a population of approximately 44,000, the unemployment rate runs as high as 75%, teenage pregnancy over 40%, and HIV/AIDS infection at 30%. As a result, alcohol consumption, drug abuse, and crime are common at young ages. Since there are no schools within Kliptown itself, children must walk to schools in other towns. The high cost of schooling, which includes school fees, uniforms, shoes, lunches, and trips, prohibits many children of Kliptown from receiving proper schooling. Furthermore, English is i nadequate l y taught as a second language, which causes low success rates on the matric exam (i.e. final Grade 12 exams), preventing future educational opportunities. Despite these great challenges, the community of Kliptown possesses an incredibly strong spirit with an inspiring sense of culture and hope. As all the leaders of KYP grew up in the community, they personally understand its needs and genuinely care about improving the lives of future generations. PROGRAMS Education The tutoring program helps primary and secondary school students receive the extra help they need to succeed in school. Subjects include English language, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. Tutoring classes at KYP are separated by grades to ensure that all students receive personal attention pertaining to their school curriculum. The primary school children receive academic support every Mondays to Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm from young people who have completed their higher level studies and wish to offer their time to help while grades 8 to 12 are also supported on Tuesdays and Thursday between 5 and 7 pm by professional tutors and on Mondays and Thursdays they do peer learning and help each other as students on those subjects they struggle with. The library at KYP gives students access to syllabus textbooks and a variety of reading materials to improve their reading skills and broaden their minds. While only 1 in 3 students in Kliptown can expect to pass their matric exams at the end of Grade 12, the tutoring program has enabled most Grade 12 KYP members to pass. Food & Nutrition One of KYP’s top priorities is to provide well-‐balanced food to children who may not receive it elsewhere in order to ensure active and focused learning both at school and at KYP. Every member picks up two sandwiches each morning prepared during the day by our kitchen classes and they have on they have on their way to school and receives a hearty meal upon arrival at KYP in the afternoon. The members also learn the importance of nutrition and diet as part of their daily lives.


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Technology All Students have access to 20 desktops computers and 25 laptops. Members utilize KYP’s computer lab for school-‐related research and projects, as well as computer training. KYP has E-‐learning software’s called my Cyber wall and Reading Eggs for the primary school program, which helps our students with literacy, Math and listening skills. KYP also provides free computer classes on basic Microsoft Office and Internet skills that take a duration of 6weeks per group of 20 people to the community. Performing Arts & Culture Members have the opportunity to express themselves through various types of cultural dances and drumming. The renowned Gumboots dance group has traveled to China, USA, Thailand, Germany, France to perform and has participated in festivals throughout South Africa, in addition to their frequent local performances. Female members of KYP participate in traditional dance and have performed locally in weddings and festivals. Sports Members are encouraged to be active and participate on soccer and netball teams. High-‐ level coaches are trained to mentor kids beyond just the technical aspects of the sport, teaching life skills such as determination and teamwork. These teams compete in township leagues and have won numerous tournaments. We also have swimming lessons that takes place every week at the Pimville public swimming pool. REALITIES While recent successes and achievements are uplifting, KYP is fully aware of the realities and challenges the organization faces both externally and internally, including:

• Limited resources and space restricts the number of possible members. • Limited awareness of organization in South Africa • Heavy reliance on word of mouth marketing. • Corporate funding guarantee and retention is an issue. • Reliance on specific family donations may not be sustainable. • Absence of government funding.


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GOALS The continued success and exposure of KYP has led the team to strive for new heights and aim for goals beyond initial expectations. Listed below are some of the most pressing objectives and opportunities for improvement: Education 1. Primary Education: Increase the educational achievement in numeracy and literacy of Kliptown

primary school learners by: -‐ Enrolling our learners in the best possible primary schools -‐ Enrolling our learners in strong supplemental outside educational programs (e.g., SSP) -‐ Emphasizing the use of technology to supplement learning -‐ Improving the effectiveness of KYPs afterschool tutoring program

2. Secondary Education: Increase the educational achievement of secondary school learners by:

-‐ Enrolling our learners in the best possible secondary schools (e.g. Jeppe High, Mondeor High) -‐ Enrolling our learners in strong supplemental outside educational programs (e.g., UJ Saturday

School) -‐ Using technology to supplement learning -‐ Helping learners select courses and prepare for matric exams -‐ Improving the effectiveness of KYPs afterschool tutoring -‐ Cut down the uniform prices by partnering with stores selling school clothes for both primary

and secondary school.

3. Tertiary Education: Increase the number of our learners enrolment in tertiary institutions programs by: -‐ Offering career guidance -‐ Helping youth apply to colleges and universities on time -‐ For those who qualify for university/college, helping them secure funding for their studies -‐ Ensuring that the youth commit to the programs and deliver on their responsibilities -‐ Identifying challenges early to make sure the youth are supported to stay in school

Food & Nutrition

• Cut down on food costs by partnering with food stores to receive discounts. • Receive more professional nutritional training.


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Technology

• Continue to improve computer skills of all members, especially younger students. • Offer computer classes to 120 community members per year. • Research about free online programs that can help our students with their academic challenges

Performing Arts & Culture

• Participate in more festivals – locally, nationally, and internationally. • Ensure that all our performing arts artists have costume (e.g. Gumboots, drums).

Sports

• Arrange cheaper transportation methods to soccer and netball matches. • Maintain our top 5 position within the leagues both in Soccer and Netball.

Organization

Employment: Increase the number of youth employed and increase number of employment partnerships by:

-‐ Developing partnerships with employers and learnership programs -‐ Preparing the youth to apply and attend these programs and be able to keep their jobs -‐ Recommending the youth that are most likely to succeed and are committing to these

programs -‐ Identifying challenges early to make sure the youth are supported to succeed -‐ Communicating regularly with the employer partners to make necessary adjustments quickly KYP Capacity: Strengthen the skills and capacity of the KYP Team. -‐ Ensuring that there are clear roles, responsibilities and supervisors for all members on the

team -‐ Implementing a semi-‐annual performance review process tied to stipend levels and bonuses -‐ Ensuring that staff members who need mentoring or training get access to these resources -‐ Ensuring that when a capability is needed that cannot be developed on the team that an new

team member is brought into the team -‐ Ensuring that each strategic priority has a staff member and Board member who drive and

oversee this initiative -‐ Ensuring that new initiatives directly support the strategic priorities


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Sustainable Funding: Ensure that KYP develops strong partner and donor relationships that can support the implementation of KYPs goals and programs by: -‐ Keeping current donors and partners engaged and informed -‐ Steering interested partners and friends towards KYP’s strategic priorities -‐ Developing strong relationships with South African corporate partners and successful schools

and supplementary education providers -‐ Invite more Cooperate Social Investment managers to KYP -‐ Encourage more KYP friends to sign up for reoccurring donations

DONOR RELATIONS Every donor can be confident that KYP’s donations are tax deductible and donors will be provided the following documents upon request:

• Ongoing report of fund expenditure, project status, and impact. • Site visit • End of year audited financial statements. • NPO Certificate, Public Benefit Organization Certificate, and Section 18A Certificate from

SARS. BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors takes an active role in ensuring that the vision and strategic focus of KYP continues to succeed. In addition to providing ongoing support for the organization, members of the Board and major influencers of KYP and attend formal meetings throughout the year. The Board of Directors includes: Mrs. Jenny Leclezio -‐ Chairman of the board Mr. Peter Johannsen – Education program and fundraising Mr. Thulani Madondo – Executive Director of KYP Mrs. Ingrid Chadwick – Finance Mr. Samuel Gqibani – Tertiary Education Mr. Denis Creighton – Special Projects Mrs. Gillian Ilsley – Education Program


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APPENDIX ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE The KYP staff values working as a team. The organization embodies a relatively non-‐hierarchical structure to ensure that all major decisions regarding the future of the organization are discussed as a team.

O r g a n i z a t i o n a l S t r u c t u r e

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Executive DirectorThulani Madondo

Food Program Coordinator

Tsakani Ngobeni

Assistant Food Program Coordinator

Thulisiwe Simango

AdministrationClement Bell

Financial DirectorChristina Scott

Assistant Financial Director

Basetsana Lokwane

Assistant Sports Program CoordinatorSipphiwe Mhlaba

Marketing DirectorNene Walaza

Education Program ManagerMonwabisi Baleni

Primary Education Coordinator and

LibrarianLerato Thamae

Education Administrative

AssistantThulani Mhambi

Secondary Education Coordinator

Keketso Baloyi

Deputy Director & Operations Manager

Sipho Dladla

Perfoming & Sports Program Coordinator

Thando Bezana

Facilities CoordinatorSiphiwe Mhlaba

IT DirectorTshepo Tabohane

Life transition Programs MangaerTebogo Bapela


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CONTACT US Director Thulani Madondo Location PO BOX 127 Kliptown 1812

49 Station Road 1812 Kliptown Soweto, Gauteng Johannesburg, SA

Phone +27 (0)11 528 8670 Mobile +27 (0)72 471 1283/078 391 4033 Fax +27 (0)86 698 9802 Website www.kliptownyouthprogram.org.za

Email [email protected]

NPO Registration # 059 907

PBO Registration # 93003412

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