Project OranjeKloof

For the children originated from the Imizamo Yethu Township the local population have started a developing program where, in addition to the activities for the two local public schools, extracurricular activities are offered. Most of these activities take place around the new youth club for the children in the township. The youth club has recently opened its doors and the children find refuge to set out on the organized activities.

Kids queueing in front of the school

Approximately 14.000 people live in in the Imizamo Yethu Township in Houtbay in provisional built shacks, without running water and with illegally tapped electricity. Every week new arrivals seek their fortune because of this the safety of the inhabitants is at risk. The past year due to two fires the houses of over 1.000 people were destroyed as well as their few belongings.

Most of the township children attend a public schools (free education) nearby and classes are packed, there are few facilities and dropping out is no exception. The township children are in need of help for a better start in everyday life.

Project information

  • Situated at Houtbay. This public school has a waiting list;
  • The school is situated near the Imizamo Yethu Township;
  • Approximately 1300 students aged 7 to 14 years;
  • Mainly Xhosa students, of which most are originated from the Imizamo Yethu Township;
  • 45 to 53 students per class, 1 teacher;
  • The volunteer will be teaching computer skills and/or one-on-one English language to young pupils (basic);
  • The volunteer will assist in extracurricular activities for the children of the Imizamo Yethu township;
  • Small-scale project, with opportunities to give a more personal interpretation;
  • Meaningful use of time and by the personal attention and assistance at this school we hope the volunteers in this project can impart to and extend the knowledge of it’s learners;
  • Voluntary work possible as from 3 weeks.

Timetable (Monday to Friday) for a volunteer at the Oranjekloof Morovian school:

  • 09.30-13.30 hours teaching basic computer skills (the teaching program is a 5-year certified computer course) and/or assisting a teacher in class. On Tuesdays you will give intensive supervision in the English language to young learners (basic).
  • 14.00-17h00 assistance in extracurricular activities for the children of the Imizamo Yethu township such as soccer training, netball, cricket, chess, swimming, dancing, drama, music and homework assistance.

Extracurricular activities may be adjusted to the experience of the volunteer.

To allow the voluntary work to continue more structured, the volunteer is asked to write a report to be able to inform his or her successor.

Please note that a combination with the Houtbay Highschool Project is possible.