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CONTENTS

• Where We Come From?

• Why Do We Even Exist?

• How We See Our Youth And Values

• How Do We Operate? Our Integrated Strategies Of Intervention

• Our Programmes: - I Study With A Purpose (Career Guidance Expo) - Battle Of Ideologies (Dialogues & Debates) - ICT Skill’s Programme - Sindani Sports Programme (Sports Against Crime Tournament)

• Our Strategic Partners

• How We Market Ourselves?

• Testimonial Stories And Feedback

• Who Is Involved In LEMOSA?

• Our Contact Details

Where We Come From? Our HistoryIn 2011, Asavela Peko emerged among thescholars who realized out of desperation a needto establish an organisation that would hold afirm representation of their integral needs,mobilise opportunities for them and drive changein a broader perspective for them supported bythe concerned people (parents, youth andcommunity workers).

He then sold the power within the vision carriedby the perspective in which he viewed LEMOSAto be as an alternative, and fortunately enoughthe organisation was embraced and uphold

underthe circumstances with great inspiration.

On its inception it had then to be operated in acontext that would completely take cognisance indwelling more in mediating and thrive toinfluence for the politeness in a high school levelin particularly Masibambisane High School,

whereby everything that led to the organisationestablishment and its launch took place.

Asavela with his colleagues had never gotten anytraining neither course before related to anyDuties as well as tasks that they had to deliverbased on in serving the members andbeneficiaries.

As unregistered as we were, we firmly knew andunderstood the vision on a same level. From theinformal learning and limited information wedecided that we would keep the organisationevolving and strengthen our strides in ensuringthat we are creating an impact. We centred ourvision in the heart of the basic education, andunclear but knowing well that we had to channelthe youth and community transformationthrough the education as our platform.

Why Do We Exist? The Scourge Of Youth DevelopmentLEMOSA is a youth development andcommunity based non-profit organization;that aims at empowering and transforming theyouth through education upholding thefollowing objectives:

Platform Of Change which influence for theacademic and socio-economic excellence; withindependence.

Ensures that the doors of educationand opportunities remain accessible tothe broader society.

Equip the youth with the skills that will enablethem to be responsible citizens and effectiveleaders.

How We See Our Youth“Every living person has some gifts or capacityof value to others. A strong community is aplace that recognizes these…” (McKnight andKretzmann, 1993)

We regard our youth accordingly to theutterances of McKnight and Kretzmann in amanner that they are assets not liabilities. Toan extent that the power in their potential andstrength reflect how great of architects andpioneers of change they amount to within our their communities.

We believe that our youth are leaders in theirown full right that are leading by an exampleand we reject to associate them withutterances that mislead them such as, “youthare the future leaders”.

We prefer doing everything with them alwayshence we say: DO IT FOR THEM, WITH THEM!

“As long as we live the future is bright wile the road is truly tortuous!” Our Slogan

Our VisionTo be a vehicle of change in the life-time we subscribe to;

through the academic and socio-economic excellence.

Our Mission StatementBe a platform of change which influence for the academic

and socio-economic excellence; with independence by equipping the youth with the skills that will enable them to be responsible citizens and effective leaders.

Our ValuesOur strategic values are so special and integralin a way that are composed using theabbreviation of the organization's name:

Nevertheless, our leadership, volunteers andsupporters are passionate and driven by theirPassion to thrive for the youth and communitydevelopment. Despite the challenges thatcomes with the lack of resources, we believein the power within our vision and mission tomotivate us to deliver quality interventionsaffordably to our target.

We do not accept any exceptions to themembers, beneficiaries and supporters whoare not adhering to the values we have andsurrender not in compromising of our valuesfor anything and anyone.

When doing our work we uphold these values:

L – Loyalty

E – Empowerment

M – Mission Driven

O – Opportunities

S – Sustainability

A – Accountability

Transparency in the work that we are doingwhether how big or small it is.

How we operate – Our Model

Society and Supporters which is

where our beneficiaries are

coming from.

Executive Committee are responsible of

daily operations and taking

decicions oftenly.

Connect youth to opportunities

Life-long learning

Ultimate Goal

Change Mind-sets

What our strategies mean…

Connecting youth with opportunities: Weare referring our young people to allopportunities that are different which can bestafford them the fulfillment of their goals,objectives and even their dream eithereducation, trainings, employment,volunteering and so on.

Changing Mind-Sets: Through theprogrammes we are rendering to thebeneficiaries that are designed, planned andimplemented by them we believe that willshape such mind-sets towards greatness andthe trainings availed to them to further have apivotal role in shifting the paradigms.

Tracking: We value keeping in touch with ouryouth, beneficiaries, partners, supporters,sponsors and communities to check theirprogress and evaluate our value to them.

Partnerships development: In our line ofwork we humbly and genuinely believe thatcollaboration with structures that are servingtheir beneficiaries through a vision, mission,aims and objectives that are similar to ours wecan work with and strongly value partnering.

Recruiting and educating: We believe thatextending our volunteering base andstrengthening their personal growth anddevelopment is the most important part andinvestment that one owes to his/her being inpreparation for the world expectations.

Life-long learning: We aspire to keep ouryouth conducive and adaptive in a rapidlychanging technological and information world sothat they can be always relevant and competentenough.

• I Study with a purpose1

• Battle of Ideologies2

• Sindani Sports Programme3

• ICT Skills4

Main Programmes (Points of Intervention)

I Study With A Purpose

Career Guidance Expo

Objectives:

• Ignite a sense of understanding the worthiness of one’s purpose and influence to greater heights.

• Bring about the opportunities of various sectors and structures in favour of career development.

• Create a sphere whereby healthy and mutual relationships with responsiveness are built.

• Ignite the innovation and fun way around studying without compromising the context of the education.

Sindani Sports Programme

Sports Against Crime Tournament

Objectives:

• Creating diversity that is appealing to all, in terms of passion and undying spirit.

• Bring about opportunities that will capacitate and transform their careers into another life level.

• Bring about the harmonious approach into things with the sportsmen qualities in and off the field.

• Have the talent modified and integrated into a point of giving back to communities.

Battle of Ideologies

Dialogues and Debates

Objectives:

• Ground breaking and a diversified mind set in a consciousness way and approach.

• Raise a higher degree standard of competency and ability to debating topical issues.

• Foster a self-help culture and undying spirit esteemed to drive the change we visualise.

• Be firm and be given a platform to own up to your ideas, facts and opinions accountably well.

ICT Skills Programme

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) development related programme.

Objectives

• To reduce the level of unemployment in a way for our youth when exiting school perimeters.

• Contribute in fostering a self-dependence and reliant scholars with great abilities to generate money.

• Reduction of the level of skills shortage of IT Specialists and inspire them to close that gap.

• With benefits as: Enabled Personalised Learning, Greater Community Involvement, Supporting Economic Development, Enhanced Teamwork and Cooperation, Bridging the Gender Gap and Increased Global Competition.

Our Strategic Partners

Partner Value added

YoungPeople@Work Offers free training opportunities

Bafana Webs&Graphics Website and Graphic Designing

Activate Leadership Public Innovation and Leadership training

Department of Labour, Social Development and Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

Register youth on their database, Share valuable information and offer opportunities.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; University of the Western Cape and Stellenbosch

University

Offers access to tertiary education, financial assistance, career advise, opportunities and more information and jobs.

Media (Community radio, Newspapers, Posters, Website, Facebook, WhatsApp)

Access to free airtime to market our work and refer our partners to them.

Community Libraries (Voorbrug Library and Delft South Library)

Offers free Workshop space and computers to access internet.

Northlink College, College of Cape Town, Tsiba Education

Provides career development opportunities, Internships, Learnerships, Information and more.

Nedbank, Standard Bank Share valuable, financial and services information.

And many more.. And many more…

How we market LEMOSA

The Marketing Mix of our spectrum of thework we are doing and trying to reach out toour youth:

We are marketing the LEMOSA in variousplatforms and in doing that we are actuallytrying to reach out to our target audience in away. Fortunately, we known and understandour target group hence we are using thefollowing platforms:

Word of mouth; Community Radio StationsSocial Media; ReferralsBlock emails; WhatsApp GroupsPosters; PresentationsWeb links; ProgrammesWebsite; Newspapers etc.

Our donors and supporters so far…So far our work has been funded orsupported by:

1. FunDza Literacy Trust & Cover2Cover Books (Books donations, frequently)2. Bafana Webs&Graphics(Website, Updating and Logo Designing)3. Social Development – Western Cape (R5000,00 for 1st Career Guidance Expo - 2014)4. Rainbow of Hope(New Brother Printer)5. Frank Julie & Associates(2 books and Bursary to Indaba worth R1195.0006. Community Libraries(Venue for workshops and Free Internet Access)7. Bush radio, Radio Zibonele and Unisa Radio(Free airtime slot for our Marketing)8. Masivuye Cokile(R600.00 and Professional Services)9. Antonio Fernando(R100.00)10. Asavela Peko(Office Space and other resources)

11. Activate Leadership(Trained Asavela on Public Innovation &Leadership)12. And many more…

FRANK JULIE

“ Thank you for your time as well, Muchappreciated especially on a Saturday whenmany youth would be focusing onentertainment, your members sacrifices yourtime to plot the future of our youth! You haveearned our RESPECT!! Phambile maqabane!!

Networking with the Executive Committee ofthe Learner’s Movement of SA (LEMOSA) atDelft library this morning. This group ofvolunteers are serious about empoweringthemselves and their community! Hola!!(Comment by: Frank Julie, Director – ProjectCoordinator (Mphil in Adult Education andTraining)

Testimonial Stories and FeedbackASHLEY ROMAN

“Asavelo has not in leaps and just focused onhimself but has also shifted things in hiscommunity in leaps and bounds. He wasfocused on his personal development and howhe could shift from his current position to aposition of meaning making for him.

He has Achieved this in a matter of three moths.He though about how he could shift the positionof other young people in his community throughhis work in LEMOSA and have seek partnershipand opportunities to achieve this. This work isstarting to reap fruits.

Asavelo, epitomise active citizenry, findingdisposition and re-positioning to serve its truepurpose. Glad to be associated with thisamazing Change Driver”. (Comment by: AshleyRoman, Team Leader Western Cape TrainingTeam)

BUSISIWE MNENGI

LEMOSA has helped so many learners in termsof career guide. Being a member has given mecourage that I can do more to make changes inour community. South African Educationdoesn't push the kids to strive for more but letthe learners to accept average, so for methere's a lot that needs to be changed.

Like Township Schools instead of complainingabout the resources we don't have how aboutwe use the ones we have so that we can benoticed and show that poverty doesn't defineour future.

Having organization like Lemosathat fights for better education gives me hopefor the less fortunate to receive the best

education possible.” (Comment by: BusisiweMnengi, Cape Peninsula University ofTechnology – Student)

LONWABO RANI

“Never under estimate the power within yourvision” Luvuyo Rani, Managing Director, Silulo Ulutho Technologies.

“I am so impressed by your work and greatlyadmire the way you are conducting yourselfwith so much professionalism, persistenceand also what you stand for is a very goodinitiative.” (Comment by: Lonwabo Rani,Marketing Director, Silulo Ulutho Technologies)

Babalwa: My name is Babalwa I dropped out of school in Grade 11 I w0uld like 2 do admin.

LEMOSA: Hi Babalwa. Have you tried applyingin any of the FET Colleges? Where are yousituated?

Babalwa: No I want to try for the next semesterIn June in par0w for the Office Administration.

LEMOSA: Ok. That's good, I advise you toapproach them now so you can have all therelevant information and dates. Big up to you andgoodluck!

Babalwa: Mornings I am sorry. Thanks forthinking about me and the advice that you gaveme was good because now I’m doing a MarketingManagement Course, Northlink College, ProteaCampus in Bellville based on my subjects that Iwas doing in High School.

BABALWA NGANTWENI

Who is involved in LEMOSA?OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Executive Director – Asavela PekoMarketing & IT Coordinator – Masivuye CokileVolunteering Coordinator - Aviwe Matebese Academic & Youth Coordinator - Onke Jezile Volunteer - Mfundo Msila Organizer & Events Coordinator- Joe Lesibane

EXTENDED MEMBERS:Ongezwa Dubule - Minute Secretary Azukile Rala Zinobulali GodukaSilulundi CokiSive FosiniSimphiwe DzeleNoloyiso Kebeni

The LEMOSA is registered as a Non-ProfitOrganization with registration no: 118 – 058NPO and Tax Cleared Organization withreference no: 9988/576/154.

We have weekly management and planningmeetings, particularly Saturdays . We areaccountable and transparent for our work.

Auditors: JO Louw CA (SA)Member Number: 08178342Chartered Accountant South Africa

Our Bank Details: NedbankBranch: Belhar, 120405Account No: 2008118398Account Type: Club AccountAccount Holder: Learner’s Movement of SA

Our Contact DetailsT: +27 73 776 7045 I C: 083 993 8803F: 086 551 9973 I E: info@lemosa.co.za

W: www.lemosa.co.za

FBK:LearnersMovementOfSouthAfrica Twitter: @LEMOSA_NPOWhatsAPP Group: 073 776 7045Forgood: Learner’s-Movement-of-South-Africa CharitySA: learners-movement-of-south-africa-lemosa

Physical and Postal Address

28490 Carnation Way,Broom Court, N2gateway

Delft South, 7100Cape Town, Western Cape

Republic of South Africa (RSA)

Thank You!

AS LONG AS WE LIVE; THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT; WHILE THE ROAD IS TRULY TORTUOUS!