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HIGHLIGHTING POSITIVE NON-

PROFIT INITIATIVES IN KZN

A Bright Torch In The Darkest Of Times

Sivusisizwe Africa Initiative,
a powerful concept that
resonates with the spirit of

rejuvenation and revival,
encapsulates the essence
of “Rebuilding the Nation.”
The organisation is a symbol
of hope, as it supports and

guides young men who are
raised by single mothers
and have not had the
L-R, Ndabezinhle Mfeka, Chairperson, Fundraising Committee;
Duduzile Thabede, CEO Sivusisizwe; Sibusiso Vilane, Sivusisizwe Global presence of their biological
Goodwill Ambassador; Zanele Zwane Managing Director, DUKE and fathers in their lives.
Olwethu Mdoda, DUKE

Sivusisizwe, shining like a
celestial torch in the darkest of times, a radiant symbol of optimism, was launched in June
2022. After a year of meticulous desk research, they uncovered the profound impact of
fatherlessness on the boy child in South Africa.

Their mission extends its nurturing arms to adolescent fatherless boys, who, like tender

buds, blossom within the walls of primary and high schools. But their reach doesn’t stop
there; they also extend their support to courageous single mothers, who, like lionesses,
fiercely raise their boys in the absence of their biological fathers.

Through their captivating campaigns and transformative programmes, they strive to unlock
the dormant potential within these fatherless Adolescent Boys and Young Men (ABYM). Their
ultimate goal is to empower resilient mothers, equipping them with the tools and resources

needed to create a nurturing and empowering environment for their beloved sons.

Their initial focus lies within the townships of the eThekwini, where they aim to sow the seeds
of change. But their ambitions stretch far beyond, envisioning a future where their impact
blankets the entire KwaZulu-Natal region. However, this dream can only be realised with the
support of generous funding, which they eagerly seek to propel their noble initiative forward.

“Our aim is to motivate and unleash the complete potential of adolescent boys and young
men (ABYM) through our programme. We also support single mothers raising their

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