An impact study group from the University of Pretoria was assigned to Lesedi la Batho to establish a database for all the grade 8 & 9 learners in 3 of the high schools in Mabopane. The students also assisted with the design of a relevant questionnaire for a baseline study to measure the impact of [...]
September 9, 2011
Helping Young Women In Need
The social services program focuses on providing services to vulnerable mothers and their babies in an attempt to empower the mothers and give them hope while their babies are nurtured and loved in a safe environment. THE ROSE PYLIDIS BABY DAY CARE CENTRE Action The Rose Pylidis Baby Day Care Centre provides quality care for [...]
August 22, 2011
The Youth Development Programme
The Youth Development programme uses sport to empower youth to take the lead in solving their own problems and needs by positively focusing on individual and communal assets. The program provides the participants with opportunities that enable them to come up with creative ways to enhance the quality of their lives and the lives of [...]
July 14, 2011
The Lesedi Strikers share Their Stories With South Africa
The SABC News team contacted us to do a follow-up story of the Lesedi Strikers and their tour to Norway. We were all excited to share this inspiring story with the rest of South Africa and invited the television crew to the informal soccer field in Mabopane where the children practices for their matches. We [...]
July 4, 2011
Youth Care
Action This project attends to the physical and psycho-social needs of the youth and assists them with academic and vocational guidance. Activities ü HIV/AIDS Workshops ü Academic Tutoring ü Guidance and Counselling Sessions Objective To bridge the divide between township and urban/suburban youth by exposing them to equally enriching opportunities. To affirm the youth [...]
July 4, 2011
Lesedi Sport And Recreation Centre
Action The Lesedi Sport and Recreation Centre provides a venue for the Mabopane youth to engage in sport, art and cultural activities in a safe, fun and educational environment. Activities ü The Lesedi Strikers (U12-U19 Boy and Girls sports teams) ü Capacity building workshops ü Tournaments and League participation ü Talent spotting ü Fitness [...]
June 23, 2011
(WINC)Women In Need Of Care (WINC)
Action Women In Need of Care provides a support network for vulnerable girls and young women (aged 13-25) with unplanned pregnancies. Support includes: meeting their immediate needs (physical, material, emotional and spiritual) through counseling, education and skills development and providing them with support during the baby’s first year. Activities ü Identification, evaluation and counseling [...]






September 9, 2011
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