wHAT WE DO
Our areas of focus
“Traveler, the road is made by walking.” – Antonio Machado
In 2020 we had no idea where the road was leading, only that it was a path we needed to follow. We understand that we are only fellow travellers and our work is guided by the community, our neighbours.
School programs
We offer life coaching, supporting students to find their voice and training staff to facilitate that process. We also offer extra tuition in Maths, Science, Life Science and English. Both programs involve multiple agencies.
Infrastructure
We work to provide multiple strategically placed, water points throughout the community. Water allows for growth in industry and farming. It is also necesary for effective sewage disposal.
Training & develoment
We offer training across multiple areas, including business and skills development. We are also licenced Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) .practitioners and trainer - empowering non-profits
Tourism
Sawubona - we see you. Tourism allows Opondweni to be seen. It also brings revenue to the village and puts the money into the hands of the people.
Our true north
Our objectives are simple – to put money into the hands of the people and to improve the physical infrastructure (roads, water, sanitation, access to clinics…) And making Opondweni visible whilst inviting our neighbours to become involved is how we plan to do it.
The why:
- Money will negate the need for people to leave their homes, their families
- Money allows for food security
- Improved infrastructure provides access to Opondweni and allows the community to grow food, and industry
- Better access to healthcare equals better mortality
- South Africa has a housing crisis, not because of a land shortage, but because the land has not been developed along equal lines