Purpose of the Academy is to increase opportunities and futural prospects of streetkids and their communities. The Academy is a place where street kids learn all kinds of creative and social skills. It is about building self-confidence, self-esteem, self-respect, trust and courage. Street Kids are going to work together on a case given by a company or organization. Children will develop creativity
, out of the box thinking and cooperation.
- Ubuntu Business. Street kids will start up their own business. They will learn everything from writing a business plan till opening their own business.
- Move Me. Street kids will learn how to make a movie, a documentary or a video clip. They will be trained by professional documentary makers. Street kids will become the reporters of their own community.
- Ubuntu Records. Street kids who have talent for music will get the possibility to record their own cd in a professional studio. Part of this process is doing a music tour around the country. Key words of the Ubuntu Academy: - Inspiration & Motivation - Art & Creativity - Entrepreneurship & Talentdevelopment
We want to train Ubuntu Coaches in and around Capetown to inspire and uplift street children. An Ubuntu Coach is someone who works from his own talent, passion and expertise. The Ubuntu Coach contributes to the life of street kids in a positive way by finding creative ways to make contact with the strength, will-power and passion of the child. It will be one to one coaching and group coaching and the goal is to realize potential and to realize dreams. Children need role models to look up to and to stay on the right path.
