Afrika Tikkun celebrates international literacy day, empowering young minds through books
Afrika Tikkun is proud to join the global community in celebrating International Literacy Day on Friday, 08 September 2023. This annual observance is a testament to Afrika Tikkun’s unwavering dedication to providing quality education and literacy programmes to underserved communities in South Africa. International Literacy Day, established by UNESCO, serves as a reminder of the […]
Afrika Tikkun Bambanani announces ‘444’ campaign for ECD
Afrika Tikkun Bambanani has announced that its ‘444’ campaign is underway. Afrika Tikkun Bambanani’s mission revolves around Early Childhood Development (ECD), which it considers to be a critical phase in a child’s life. ECD encompasses the years from two to six, often referred to as the nursery school years. It’s during this period that young […]
Bridging the gap: Afrika Tikkun Bambanani trainers empowered to champion inclusive education
he Feuerstein Programme, developed by the renowned psychologist and educator Professor Reuven Feuerstein, takes centre stage in this training endeavour. It focuses on cognitive development and enhancing cognitive functions to help individuals, including children, overcome cognitive challenges and unlock their full potential. Theresa Michael and Tessa Forman, founders of ATB, expresses their heartfelt gratitude for […]
Prioritising early intervention in education:
Paving the path to a prosperous South Africa Nelson “Madiba” Mandela’s profound legacy lives on through his unwavering commitment to children, justice, equality and education. He once said: “Children are the most important asset in a country. For them to become that asset, they must receive education and love from their parents.” As we commemorate […]
The Open Book – Living By Giving
Loyiso Bala broadcasts from the SHOUT 2015 launch, which aims to curb the tide against crime in South Africa. This is the perfect opportunity for him to talk about the importance of giving. Joining Loyiso for this discussion is the head of Hands of Compassion, Pastor Alan McCauley, as well as the CEO of Afrika […]
Bambanani – Empowering Children for a Brighter Future
At the launch of the BambaLearn App by Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (ATB) recently, expert insights were shared around the upskilling and training of teachers required to assess and monitor learner development. Simultaneously the programme is designed to facilitate teacher progression equipping them to screen for learning difficulties and arrange intervention, provide psychosocial support and monitor […]
VIOLENCE AND ABUSE: CHILDREN IN SA DESERVE BETTER THAN JUST EMPTY PROMISES
As the country observes Child Protection Week, a youth development organisation, Afrika Tikkun Group highlights the urgency with which SA must face an inconvenient truth: if we fail to raise our children in a safe, productive environment, there is no point in planning for the future, because it will perish with a generation we failed […]
Afrika Tikkun Bambanani Launches the BambaLearn App
Afrika Tikkun Bambanani Launches the BambaLearn App. At the launch of the BambaLearn App by Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (ATB) last night, expert insights were shared around the upskilling and training of teachers required to assess and monitor learner development. Simultaneously the programme is designed to facilitate teacher progression equipping them to screen for learning difficulties […]
Township development: Community Developers reveal factors preventing township prosperity
A recent survey conducted on over 300 community development practitioners from various sectors revealed factors that underlie issues related to the devastating township economy figures and prosperity. The independent survey conducted by the Scientology Volunteer Ministers since early 2022 showed that most community developers suffer from a lack of skills such as conflict management, communication, […]
Bambanani – Creating A Better Future For Children Through Education
Bambanani Sifunde = Coming Together To Learn Afrika Tikkun Bambanani is the coming together of Afrika Tikkun and Bambanani Sifunde to form a group of ECD Specialists who implement a standardised ECD curriculum in rural underprivileged schools. At the launch of the BambaLearn App by Afrika Tikkun Bambanani (ATB)last night, expert insights were shared around the upskilling […]
Quan Wessels and Afrika Tikkun giving moms and kids a fighting chance!
Statistics show that 1 101 women were murdered between October and December 2022, with 319 children killed in the same period. In other words, this translates into approximately 12 women and three (3) children murdered every day in South Africa over a 90-day period. These stats were sadly higher during the Covid-19 lockdown period in 2020. […]
Farewell to Ann Harris, ‘the mother of South African Jewry
Community leader Marlene Bethlehem usually spoke to her dear friend, Ann Harris, before Shabbat every week. So, when she didn’t hear from her this past Friday or after Shabbos, she was worried. “I wrote to her asking if she was alright, and then heard she had died. It’s a huge shock. She was fine and […]
Warning over the dire impact of food price inflation on SA’s most vulnerable
SA is facing unprecedented food security risks following food price inflation in the first two months of 2023, which according to the non-profit Afrika Tikkun Foundation (ATF), will increase the struggle to feed millions of vulnerable people The ATF, which provides education, health, and social services to underprivileged communities, says those working to alleviate hunger […]
Teen activist across oceans makes swim school a reality
Sasha Minsky lives a thousand miles away, yet he has made it his mission to change lives in the township of Alexandra, Johannesburg. This 11th grader from Potomac school in North Virginia in the United States (US), and his father, Jeff Minsky, raised more than $20 000 (R358 158) in swimming kits for up to 200 disadvantaged […]
Township entrepreneurs’ battle against the odds to inspire others
Johannesburg – Entrepreneurs and township-based small businesses push through despite mounting challenges that put a strain on their businesses. After enduring a pandemic, floods and devastating riots for 18 months, they have risen above adversity and have become heroes whose stories of triumph inspire others to rebuild and restore. Zinhle Maphanga (sweets retail), Gift Sedibeng […]
Empty pockets filled with sunshine
Rasebotsa’s optimism and can-do attitude are contagious. He cites “empty pockets” as the inspiration to start his takkie-cleaning business. He learnt how to wash takkies properly by watching YouTube videos, and now he cleans takkies better than his customers ever could — and makes money from doing so. Rasebotsa also has other side hustles, selling […]
Afrika Tikkun Foundation seeks to develop the youth’s agri skills
Afrika Tikkun Foundation’s Agriprenuership Programme is offering youth a head-start in agriculture and related skills to boost South Africa’s food production potential, make the country more food secure and create much-needed employment. The Afrika Tikkun Foundation’s mantra is to ‘train and develop SA’s youth for permanent participation in the agricultural economy through our one-year Agripreneurship […]
Jewish Achiever Award named after remarkable humanitarian
Humanitarianism was a focus of late philanthropist and business leader Bertie Lubner’s life, so his children believe it’s fitting that the Jewish Achiever Humanitarian Award is being named after him. The newly named Bertie Lubner Humanitarian Award in honour of Chief Rabbi Cyril Harris will be bestowed for the first time at this year’s Absa […]
Afrika Tikkun Foundation concerned about impact of proposed anti-money laundering bill on NGOs
The Afrika Tikkun Foundation has raised concerns about the impact of the proposed anti-terrorism and anti-fraud bill on non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in South Africa. South Africa has until the end of October to prove that it has the means to stop and prevent financial crimes or be greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). […]
Sowing a seed today for others to reap tomorrow
his Mandela Week, South Africa and indeed the rest of the global community will unanimously commemorate and honour the legend that is Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Mandela Day, on 18 July, is a day dedicated to the service and upliftment of humanity and others. Nelson Mandela inspired the idea for Mandela Day during his 90th birthday […]
Afrika Tikkun and 1on1 Math host young wizards at the annual Math Olympiad Competition
Afrika Tikkun in partnership with 1on1 Math Khan Academy hosted brilliant young minds at our annual Math Olympiad Competition, on 5 June 2022 at the Houghton Hotel, in Johannesburg. The competition saw 60 of Afrika Tikkun’s young boys and girls, from our five Centres of Excellence in Alexandra, Braamfontein, Diepsloot, Mfuleni, and Orange Farm, competing […]
Afrika Tikkun to launch The President’s Award
For more than 35 years, The President’s Award has ensured that young people develop a lifestyle that gives them the valuable life skills required to pursue their ambitions. This year is no different. The President’s Award is internationally recognised and endorsed as part of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award programme, started in 1956 by […]
Foundation partnership achieve massive successes in rural education development
A partnership between youth development foundation, Afrika Tikkun and the Datatec Educational and Technology Foundation, has overcome insurmountable odds resulting in great success in rural education. This partnership which is dedicated to transformative development and reducing youth unemployment in South Africa by tackling socio-economic barriers which makes it difficult for young people to access the […]
KZN Floods Raise Red Flags For Township Economy’s
A second round of devastating floods in KwaZulu Natal (KZN) only weeks after mudslides and gushing waters disrupted the lives of thousands of people — is a siren for government and society to protect and climate proof city and rural infrastructure. This is particularly urgent in the townships where informal and small businesses are the […]
#UntoldStories: A story about Kgabo from Alex
A mere five kilometres away from Africa’s richest square mile, lies one of Gauteng’s most squalid townships: Alexandra. Unlike its wealthier counterpart, Sandton, Alexandra township is synonymous with abject poverty, a lack of proper water and sanitation as well as scant resources and opportunities. Like most, if not all, townships Alexandra is a microcosm that […]
family day and building stronger connections for the future of our communities
International Day of Families is commemorated every year on 15 May, and this year I serendipitously booked a long-overdue family photoshoot with my in-laws. All of them, I must stress. We gathered in a nearby forested area and tried to arrange everyone into a photogenic group, while the photographer did her best to get everyone to […]
Partnership between business, civilsociety and government is key tounleashing the economy
Corporate sector has billions on its balance sheets and is willing toinvest locally, writes Marc Lubner, CEO of Afrika Tikkun While SA’s economy has been battered by the pandemic over the past two years, we are not yet down and out. But to move forward, we need fresh ideas, agility, collaboration and greater ambition. Finance […]
Helping to build dreams: The Schauenburg Education Trust and Afrika Tikkun
A Greek proverb states, “A civilisation flourishes when people plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.” The profound sentiment in this phrase is that planting seeds, engaging in positive actions or establishing meaningful structures can create benefits that are felt far into the future. Undoubtedly, there is an innate selflessness that drives such […]
Epic Women Entrepreneur’s Leadership Series to launch in Cape Town, Feb 2022
In efforts to contribute to South Africa’s Covid-19 response strategy, the providers of the Agility and Resilience course have entered into a partnership with Innovator Trust. The objective of this partnership is to mitigate and adapt to the impact and consequences of Covid-19. It is necessary to form such partnerships as the scale of the […]
As we begin the long recovery from the devastation of Covid-19, children and young people must be front and centre
Ahead of this year’s State of the Nation Address, Unicef South Africa and Afrika Tikkun call for children and young people to be put first in the Covid-19 recovery, to ensure their voices and opinions are heard as we work to reimagine a safer, fairer and better South Africa for every child, for everyone. Nearly […]
Zolile Malindi garden, Athabongile managed to obtain a piece of land to pursue his gardening dreams
After attending the gardening workshop in May 2021, being a part of the CDP program and volunteering at the Zolile Malindi garden, Athabongile managed to obtain a piece of land to pursue his gardening dreams at a local school in Mfuleni. Mfuleni High School (two) recently introduced Agriculture as a skill to be taught to […]
TotalEnergies South Africa impacts the lives of over 1 000 children as they begin their 2022 academic calendar
On Thursday, the 20th of January, 2022, Afrika Tikkun Uthando Centre hosted TotalEnergies South Africa as they kick-started their stationery donation campaign and gifted our pre-schoolers and school-going children with backpacks and stationery items. As part of their Corporate Social Responsibility Action! Program, TotalEnergies South Africa launched a Back to School Campaign which aims to […]
Marc Lubner speaks on unity and cohesion for South Africa.
NP rewards hard-working young residents
A local non-prot organisation, Afrika programmes manager at the facility Julia Tikkun Wings of Life Centre in Dicpsloot, Thobakgale thanked parents for trusting hosted its annual Child and Youth Afrika Tikkun with the development of Development Awards on November 20 to their children and the stakeholders for honour hard-working youngsters. always getting involved and engaging […]
Africa Tikkun: Narrowing The Inequality Gap
In September 2021, Statistics SA released their Inflation-adjusted National Poverty Lines report and found that a person in South Africa needs at least R624 per month just to buy enough food to survive. To buy enough food to survive and to buy non-food necessities (the upper-bound poverty line), the report states that an individual needs […]
Interview with our Sports Star
us what made you choose sports as a career? “I grew up playing soccer, my dream was to be a pro soccer player but I broke my leg, and sadly, that was the end of Thomas the player. Luckily I could still follow my passion using a different path. And this was the beginning of […]
Afrika Tikkun fights hunger in Alex
ALEXANDRA – The feeding scheme allows us to probe into various social issues such as marital problems, drug abuses, and grant requirements, says Mhlanga. Impoverished residents of Alexandra will no longer have to go to sleep on empty stomachs. This follows the striking of a partnership between the Jewish charity organisation, Afrika Tikkun and the […]
Diepsloot’s first digital library aims to close Covid-19 amplified literacy gap
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated South Africa’s far-reaching literacy crisis, with children in the early grades missing up to 60% of the 2020 academic year because of school closures or rotational timetables. Learners from under-resourced areas are most at risk. A new, world-class digital library in Diepsloot, the first of its kind in the township, […]
Take care of Trees, they will take care of You
An organisation based in Johannesburg organisation Africa Tikkun wants to plant millions of trees to help improve quality air and the biodiversity in urban areas. With the help of community members, thousands of trees are planted in communities like Diepsloot. Taking part in efforts to green communities will help create ‘green lungs’ which would help […]
Afrika Tikkun, Maharishi acquire T-Systems ICT Academy
The T-Systems ICT Academy, a subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, headquartered in Germany, has been acquired by Afrika Tikkun and the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, to broaden access to digital skills training to disadvantaged youth across South Africa. The non-profit organisations did not disclose how much they paid for the ICT Academy. ITWeb, in October last year, […]
One of the world’s great ‘friendraisers’
I first met Herby Rosenberg more than 25 years ago at the inception of the formation of MA Afrika Tikkun. I had heard about the man’s legal prowess, his sharp wit, and his all engaging style. I became aware very quickly of the magic of the man. And I witnessed a trait working with him […]
Substantial international grant for Afrika Tikkun
American philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, and her husband Dan Jewett have donated a substantial grant to Afrika Tikkun, who was selected as one of the 286 beneficiaries worldwide. “Because community-centred service is such a powerful catalyst and multiplier, we spent the first quarter of 2021 identifying and evaluating equity-oriented non-profit teams working in areas that have […]
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Alef CEO of Afrika Tikkun on Talk Radio 702
Devastating lockdown impact on ECDs may be permanent
Based on an average of 50 kids per centre, it’s estimated 250 to 350 children had been left out of Early Childhood Development (ECD), according to Afrika Tikkun, a non-profit youth development organisation. Afrika Tikkun chief executive Alef Meulenberg said the past year had been extremely hard for the ECD sector. He said 10% of […]
Women are South Africa’s changemakers and they deserve more
Instead of paying tribute to the courageous women who fought and are still fighting for justice and equality in South Africa, Women’s Day has been largely reduced to a commercial circus revolving around pedicure specials and discounted cake and coffee. As a pale male living in South Africa, originally from the Netherlands, this bothers me. […]
Why are human rights important to me – A view of Tumisang from Orange Farm
My name is Tumisang Mohoto, and I am a 17-year-old boy from Orange Farm. Human rights are basic principles that secure me from injustice, oppression and inequality. Through human rights we become better people, who do things at their fullest potential with no fear of facing injustices such as nepotism nor racism. These principles allow […]
The future of business
Charitable giving is not a new phenomenon. It has been embedded in most societies for centuries, although it is at different phases of maturity across the globe. This decade sees philanthropy and sustainability at a pivotal point… The Changing Face of Philanthropy The forever evolving geopolitical landscapes of countries, continents and the world have led […]
The Development Sector 2020
– by Onyi Nwaneri, Senior Executive Afrika Tikkun Afrika Tikkun is an NGO that is passionate about developing young people together with likeminded partners, through innovative and enterprising ways, to impact the economy of South Africa. Non-profits play a key role in filling the gaps of government shortfalls with regard to social services for citizens. […]
2018 Gala Dinner
THANK YOU FOR THE REMARKABLE SUCCESS OF THE GALA DINNER The inaugural Icons Gala Dinner on 31 October was a key foundation building activity for Afrika Tikkun. That is why on the night, our founders, the Lubner family invested R1 000 000, proving that they are willing to always lead by example in any new […]
Afrika Tikkun on Africa Business Radio
On Friday, 20 July 2018 Afrika Tikkun hosted its first Information Communication Technology (ICT) Academy launch in partnership with Think Tank under the theme ‘let’s tackle the ICT skills shortage’. The launch event was opened by Group Executive of Partnerships and Marketing, Onyi Nwaneri and Think Tank Managing Director Tebogo Moleta. Also speaking at the […]
Mfuleni Top ECD in the Western Cape
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Ambassador Lenk and the Israeli Embassy
Webmaster Latest News, News, South Africa Every year on the 18 of July, the UN asks individuals around the world to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in their communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better, and Mandela Day is an occasion for everyone to take action […]
Challenges and Opportunities for Transitioning from High School to Tertiary: The South African Experience
Webmaster Latest News, News, South Africa The beginning of 2017 saw Afrika Tikkun, a leading Non-Governmental Organisation in South Africa celebrate yet another year of great matric results, with a 98% pass rate of its beneficiaries, up from 94% in 2015. A large majority of our Grade 12 Learners finished with a total of 64 distinctions and 158 […]
