We had been waiting for so long to go to the camp. The day arrived that we have been all waiting for the 2nd of April 2018. The camp was so great, amazing, and fun. We got to talk about things that bother us. We shared our sorrows and after sharing it felt great.
Read MoreThe program has had a positive impact in my life. The ambassadors and the other facilitators too. Within the program, I have learned how to be a brother to the ambassadors. I have learned how to think without limits because of the fun and corporate activities we do.
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!
Read MoreThis open male only forum allowed the young men in attendance to truly open up and share some of the obstacles and challenges they were currently facing. They were able to see they were not alone and there were others around them they could turn to.
Read MoreThe artistic ability of our Ambassadors continues to inspire and amaze us. Bright and observant perfectly describes IAWA Ambassador Otshepeng. She is a powerful, quiet soul who best expresses herself through words. She wanted to share the poem below with her extended IAWA family. She hopes her words will inspire you to pursue your own joy and happiness.
Read MoreA big round of applause is in order for Mr. Dave Ryan, the Royal Royal Bafokeng Institute's Numeracy Lead and Maths Teacher Extraordinaire. We would like to thank Mr. Dave for his virtual tutoring assistance. Over the last year, Mr. Dave has been assisting our Ambassadors with maths tutoring.
Read MoreAt our October Bokgoni camp, we discussed the devastation the flurry of hurricanes caused in the US and the Caribbean. Since social responsibility is one of IAWA's core tenets, I shared with the Ambassadors that this an opportunity for us to truly exhibit buthu/ubuntu (humanity). They responded by unanimously voting to forgo their usual learning excursion and instead use the funds to support hurricane relief efforts. As one ambassador expressed, "we understand how horrible it must feel to lose everything."
Read MoreIAWA Ambassador Motlalepule is 16-years-old and in the 10th grader. She loves to read and write. It is her dream to inspire the world with her words. Watch her recite an original poem that she shared with her fellow ambassadors.
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