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Mission Statement:
"Together, breaking the chains of poverty"
The aim of the Economic Empowerment Programme is to empower youth and parents of children in our care to become self-sufficient, independent entrepreneurs, able to compete in the open and informal labour
market. The Programme commenced in October 2002 with the aim of assisting some of the Society's older teenagers and a number of parents to set up and run micro-businesses.
We have established a
dedicated Training Centre at the refurbished Drill Hall, Hillbrow
and the programme now runs in conjunction with our Thembalethu
Centre for Street Girls.
The centre comprises of a business skills training centre,
hairdressing salon, catering facility, computer centre and a sewing
and beading centre.
Participants are
taught business skills and attend workshops on topics such as
budgeting, marketing, self-esteem and life skills, all of which give
the participants the tools necessary for becoming self sufficient in
the future.
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Mildred Mhlanga who runs
the Thembalethu Centre was extremely excited recently when 3 of the
girls were able to rent a flat from the proceeds of products which
were sold.
Many of the items
produced are available as corporate gifts or as individual items and
the support of such initiatives will not only provide employment for
disadvantaged individuals but also ensure that the project
ultimately becomes more self sufficient.
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The product range, which
can be viewed below, includes beaded cutlery, a novel necklace for
sunglasses & spectacles, African dolls and embroidered cushion
covers. For
more information or to order contact Mildred Mhlanga on 011 333-1411
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Sunglasses / Spectacle Necklaces
Price:
R30,00 each
Aids / SA Flag Brooches
Price:
R10,00 each
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African Beaded Dolls
Small 10cm
R60,00
Medium 20 cm
R80,00
Large 30 cm
R100,00
Also available as Keyrings:
Size 5cm:
Price:
R35,00
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Silverplated Beaded Cheese Knife
Price:
R50,00 each
Butter Knives
R30,00 each
Sugar Spoons
R30,00 each
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Silverplated Bottle Openers
Price:
R50,00 each
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Ethnic Necklaces, Bracelet & Earring Sets
Price: R100,00 per
set
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Spiral Necklace and Bracelet
Price: R100,00 per set
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Necklace & Bracelet Set
Price:
R100,00 per set
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We would, furthermore, welcome your active participation in our EEP project by offering selected students brief hands-on experience in your working environment. These children have never been exposed to a formal business setting and it would form a valuable component of their training.
To offer assistance please contact us on (011) 298 8500.
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