Computer Literacy

We have partnered with the Leap Institute to become a Self-liberating Digital Hub (SLDH). WUCT is offering digital skills training using the International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL). This empowers every learner with an Internationally benchmarked certification.

www.leapinstitute.org.za - www.icdl.org.za

Safe Study Space

18 computers with Internet access are available for learners to use for homework and study. The Safe Study Space is also used by Grade 12’s to prepare for Matric exams. We work with the Baobab Learning Tutors. www.baobablearning.org

Job Journey

We also run a successful work readiness program in this facility. https://www.jobjourneycourse.org

The Learning Initiative

The Learning Initiative offers extra daily support for our Pre-Grade R (Blocks for Growth) and Grade R (Step Up) learners. They provide individual attention for those who need it.

https://thelearninginitiative.org

Hands of Hope

Hands of Hope is a development project to upskill and provide employment to women when they leave prison.

It falls under the auspices of Hope Prison Ministry, an internationally known NGO with a 22-year track record at Pollsmoor Prison. The Hope Prison Ministry was started by Jonathan and Jenny Clayton twenty-five years ago and the Hands of Hope sewing project (started January 2012) is just one of the many initiatives started by their organisation.

Hands of Hope operates from our Sewing Room where they produce high- end quality products for clients as part of a skills development and integration initiative.

Hilltoppers

This elderly community group hosts bi-weekly meetings in the hall where they offer community members a safe place to socialise and participate in activities such as board games and movement classes. Refreshments, music, and a healthy lunch is also made available as part of our health and wellness programme.

Gym

A fully equipped gym is situated in our hall and is managed by 2 members of the community. Locals pay a R50/month membership fee.

In exchange for paying rent the gym offers free membership to the local Young Legends Soccer team and Kids Bike program.

Instruction, personal training, Zumba, dance, and Bootcamp style exercises are all offered.

Trauma Room

We have a dedicated safe space for trauma counselling. This room is used by SAPS and other counsellors to see community members that need immediate counselling interventions. These emergencies include rape, domestic violence, grief, and emotional trauma.

Sewing Room

Two women are employed to manufacture items for local NPO’s in the community. These include Tracksuits, Aprons, Chair Covers, Work shirts and other special items. They also do alterations and repairs for nominal fees.

Charity Shop

Donated clothes in good condition as well as crockery, linen and furniture are used for emergency distribution to fire victims and other community needs. Clothes are also sold to the community to raise funds for the Exchange program where the money is used to buy Pap.