KNOWLEDGE RESOURCES

Inkululeko has worked with a number of funders over the last decade who have given us the resources necessary to make a lasting impact in the lives of youth in Makhanda, South Africa through their academics. Please take a look below at our specific funders, programs, and the outcomes!

NOREC Exchange

Program objectives

The main objectives of the Norec Exchange Program are to improve program participants’ scope and understanding of cultural ties and differences, improve youth leadership through Inkululeko and DEYI-K/DAY AFRICA collaboration and mentorship, and expand parents’ and students’ skillsets using trainings and opportunities such as Common Ground Café.

2020 Outcomes

Trough our partnership with NOREC, we have been able to receive the support we need to further our relationship with DEYI-K (now DAY AFRICA) in Nairobi, Kenya, an organization with similar goals and mission.

Prior to the pandemic, in January 2020, a few Inkululeko workers went to Kenya through NOREC and learned new social entrepreneurship skills. Meanwhile, DAY AFRICA workers were able to discover how Inkululeko functioned.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Inkululeko communicated frequently with DAY AFRICA to discuss student’s progress and prospective program shifts and changes.

Project proposals

Communication: We have regular communication set up with DAY AFRICA/DEYI-K through weekly group calls for 15 minutes.

Handling Budget: Both organizations are transparent about their budget; NOREC sends money to DEYI-K and Inkululeko separately.

Change: For Inkululeko, the biggest change as a result of the project was the professional and personal development skills that our colleagues gained. For DAY AFRICA, the biggest change as a result of the project was the improved teamwork skills.

Results: Despite the pandemic, we were able to support our staff and participants as they were able to still gain management and facilitations skills.

For more information, take a look at our in-depth program document here.

DG Murray Trust Business Skills Course

program overview

The DG Murray Trust funded the provision of a remote business skills course for 15 learners. Co-funded with The Learning Trust, the program included 25 learners who participated in online sessions every Tuesday and Thursday for two hours. Carried out by US-based facilitators and Inkululeko staff, sessions encouraged learners to take ownership of their learning by making them co-responsible for the success of the course.

outcomes

19 of the 25 learners attended 70% of the training sessions and satisfied all necessary requirements to obtain certificates, which were awarded on November 13, 2020.

Learners reported that the course helped them better understand concepts taught in their business studies class at school.

Volunteer facilitators provided positive feedback and reported that the experience was very meaningful for them.

for more information, take a look at our in-depth program document here.