The I Am, We Are 10th Anniversary Youth Symposium at ANEW Resort Hunters Rest in Rustenburg was one for the history books — a celebration so powerful it felt like the room itself was alive.
From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement: laughter, hugs, music, and the joyful hum of nearly a hundred young leaders, mentors, and partners ready to celebrate a decade of excellence.
Read MoreWhen I first received the role of leading the Youth Symposium, I was just okay about it. I didn’t fully understand what it meant or what was in store for me. It only started to sink in after we began having meetings and I got a clearer understanding of the role I needed to play, that’s when reality truly kicked in. Suddenly, it wasn’t just a title anymore; it was a big responsibility, and I knew I had to rise to the occasion.
Read MoreAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we needed to find a way to keep the connection between our South African youth and our American youth alive. As a result, the Morafe Leadership Programme was created. The Morafe Leadership Programme is a virtual, peer-to-peer initiative designed to bring together our youth from the Royal Bafokeng Nation (RBN) in South Africa and our youth from Prince George’s County, Maryland, USA. Together, the youth learn to build life skills, leadership abilities, and strong cross-cultural ties to support each other’s dreams and ambitions.
Read MoreAfter four years, we are excited to announce our first group of Ambassadors have celebrated their graduation, and the completion of IAWA’s pilot program.
Hosted by Kgosi Leruo Molotlegi, the ceremony took place at the Royal Marang Hotel, where parents and the Rustenburg community were on hand to witness the Ambassadors receiving their diplomas.
Read MoreWe are kicking off 2019 by reflecting on our top moments of 2018. Enjoy a look back at the experiences we were able to create for our Ambassadors with your support.
Read MoreThis camp differed from our usual camps, as the Ambassadors created most of the week's schedule. Each fundraising group – talent show, concert, and carwash- developed a list of actions items that needed to be accomplished before the end of camp. Each day the Ambassadors would go out with their assigned facilitator and work on their team assignments and report back to the group on what had been accomplished the next morning. This was a great way for them to learn accountability and responsibility!
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