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Vacancy: Project Manager – Specialised Project (Development)

Vacancy: Project Manager – Specialised Project (Development)

The Trust seeks to appoint a candidate to manage its projects for construction and other special projects of the Trust to support the continued development of the communities in Jeffreys Bay, De Aar and Kimberley. Do you love nothing more than delivering projects on time, on budget, and travelling to ensure sites run smoothly? Is […]

Determination Pays Off for ECD

Determination Pays Off for ECD

Mkhuseli Koliti Crèche, located in Thornhill, was established in 2001 after Principal Claudine Hendricks recognized a critical need in the community. As seasonal workers left for work, many children some as young as two years old were left to wander the streets during the day. In response, a group of dedicated volunteers operated the Early […]

Request for proposal now open – Community Resource Hub

Request for proposal now open – Community Resource Hub

Download Poster Here REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) – Amandla OmoyaTrust Programme Implementation Plan for the Amandla Omoya Trust Property – Community Resource Hub Amandla Omoya Trust is a Community Trust situated in Jeffrey’s Bay, in the Eastern Cape. The Trust is associated with the Jeffrey’s Bay Wind Farm. The Trust has, out of its research […]

Community Engagement booklet available for download

Community Engagement booklet available for download

The Amandla Omoya Trust booklet which was distributed at the annual community engagement meeting on 17 October 2024 in Weston, is now available for download: Amandla Omoya Trust Booklet 2024  

Message from Acting CEO, Zukile Tom

Message from Acting CEO, Zukile Tom

It is with great honour that I step into the role of Acting CEO at Amandla Omoya Trust. With a commitment to continuing the trust’s legacy of innovation and excellence, I am excited to lead our team through the next chapter of growth and transformation. My focus will be on fostering collaboration, driving strategic initiatives, […]

Providing Hope for Children Living with

Providing Hope for Children Living with

“Timion” is a Greek word meaning “precious” and “to honour,” embodying the values of respect and care that inspired founders Daniel and Anika Meyer when they established the organisation in 2007. Driven by these principles, Timion is dedicated to supporting families of children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), a lifelong condition caused by brain damage that […]

Masikhathalelaneni Launches Fireball Outreach Project

Masikhathalelaneni Launches Fireball Outreach Project

Masikhathalelaneni, founded by Freddie van Rooyen in 2017, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting communities in the Sarah Baartman District affected by fires, floods, and other disasters. The organisation regularly provides food, clothing, and shelter to those impacted by devastating informal settlement fires. On Tuesday, 16th July 2024, Masikhathalelaneni launched its Fire Ball Outreach […]

Providing a place of safety for children

Providing a place of safety for children

Established in 2016, Tharros Child and Youth Care Centre serves the communities of Hankey, Jeffreys Bay and Humansdorp. Referrals to the centre are done through social workers who work with children and their families when a child is not in a safe environment. Once the temporary placement is complete (a maximum of 6 months), the […]

Supporting small scale farmers to grow their business

Supporting small scale farmers to grow their business

Many small-scale farmers battle to get their produce sold because of barriers such as high transportation, labour, and rental costs for space to sell their produce. This results in most of the small-scale farmers’ produce going to waste and being dumped. Freshpride assists with the distribution of small-scale farmers’ produce, contributing towards the development of […]

“Meating” the needs of the community

“Meating” the needs of the community

In 2020, Lelo’s Biltong Bar was established after owner, Ntsikelelo Sana noticed an increase in people becoming unemployed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Being at risk himself, he wanted to create an opportunity to allow him to continue to provide for his family in the event of him being affected. Fortunately, this was not the […]