About Us

Background

Ekhaya Skills Initiative was initiated by the unemployed youth of Kwa-Langa Location in Uitenhage in 2014. They identified a need in the area to mobilise young people with the aim of involving them in productive activities away from crime. The idea was based on establishing an Information and Support Centre in the community. This was formed by their experiential observation which revealed that the government and other private stakeholders lack visibility in the Kwa-Langa community and services offered by these institutions lacked broadcasting opportunities to the community. Therefore they resolved on bridging that gap and forming relationships with stakeholders of government and the private sector in order to collect all necessary information and opportunities for the community. Its primary goal is to develop and empower young people in their holistic development through the running of an Information and Support Centre.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Ekhaya Skills Initiative is a registered Non-Profit Organisation from Kwa-Langa in Uitenhage, ward 50 at Nelson Mandela Bay’s Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province. Ekhaya Skills Initiative deals with the development and empowerment of young people in their holistic development through running an Information and Support Centre. The organisation also facilitate programmes on Social Awareness and Mentorships to provide victim empowerment and personal development.

VISION

To be a first class centre of excellence in advancing information, training and development for needy and suitable communities in the Nelson Mandela Bay.

MISSION STATEMENT

To contribute positively towards the advancement of humanity through the provision of knowledge-based solutions to economic and social challenges through a centre that provides services for positive social change and community development.

OBJECTIVES AND AIMS

The organisation’s main objectives are to empower and support people in their holistic development and be of service to others.
To serve the needs of its members and society as a non-political association.
Search for young and fresh talent in our society and develop them to their full potential through art programmes (poetry, drama, etc.).
To promote the general welfare of society through active participation of its individual members in Christian spirit.
Bring skills development closer to the needy and marginalised.
Keep young people active in a positive and responsible lifestyle.
Create awareness on social issues such as HIV/AIDS, TB, women and child abuse, crime, alcohol and drug abuse, etc.
Motivate a culture of goal orientation and career guidance.
Create a caring society that will take pride in the wellbeing of our less fortunate (orphans).