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the year of education: shaping an african fit for the 21st century

As South Africa stands on the brink of its upcoming elections the tail end of May which is also Africa month serves as an apt time for reflection. The Africa Month theme The Year of Education Educating an African Fit for the 21st Century resonates more profoundly than ever. In a rapidly evolv

matching the mismatching skills gap

As the world celebrates International Workers Day on 01 May Afrika Tikkun AT emphasizes the importance of skills development and adaptability in today s rapidly evolving economy. Afrika Tikkun calls on workers to take charge of their skills development to remain relevant and valuable contribu

the faded rainbow: 30 years into south africa's democracy

By Onyi Nwaneri CEO of Afrika Tikkun Three decades into our constitutional democracy the remnants of our dark past continue to lurk in the layered echelons of our unequal society. In commemoration of Freedom Day on 27 April we are reminded that though blood was shed and sacrifices were mad

three decades of respect for and promotion of human rights: afrika tikkun commemorates human rights

As the nation observes Human Rights Day on 21 March Afrika Tikkun proudly joins in commemorating this significant occasion advocating for access to rights and celebrating three decades of Constitutional democracy in South Africa. This year s theme Three Decades of Respect for and Promotion of H

a heartfelt encounter: miss world sa's inspiring visit with mimmie at afrika tikkun centre

On Friday 02 February 2024 Miss World South Africa Dr. Claude Mashego graced our Uthando Centre in Braampark to spend precious time with our little warrior Mimmie. Mimmie s radiant spirit unwavering strength and beautiful smile left an indelible impression on Claude and the entire Miss Worl

celebrating 30 years of afrika tikkun's transformative impact on education: a journey of empowerment

The dawn of South Africas democracy thirty years ago coincided with the birth of Afrika Tikkun marking the beginning of a transformative journey in education. Over these three decades remarkable strides have been made in various aspects of our developing nation. Yet challenges persist especi

normalising inclusion and breaking barriers: afrika tikkun's disability and inclusion symposiums uni

Afrika Tikkun through its 360 0 Social Support Services programme 360 0 SSS hosted its annual Disability and Inclusion Symposium which kicked off in November at its Phuthaditjhaba Centre in Alexandra. The symposiums were successfully hosted across all five centres in Braampark Diepsloot Or

global conflict threatens local war on hunger warns development group

Agripreneurship a solution to enhance food security as global conflict proves a recurring threat to SA s vulnerable food supply chain. 19 October 2023 Recent global conflicts such as the Ukraine Russia War continue to send shockwaves throughout the world. Their impact has laid bare the crit

afrika tikkun & belron international celebrating 22 years of the annual spirit of belron challenge!

Every year Afrika Tikkun in collaboration with Belron International come together in a global Sporting Challenge. Last year participants reached new heights with over 10 000 people covering over 184 751 kilometres thats over four times around the world In addition one of our young people who

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 Afri