Teach, Read, Learn - Masicorp - South Africa

End Date: Apr 8, 2018 11:00 PM

What Volunteers Can Do
A day spent with Masicorp will be a rewarding, authentic experience for the volunteer who is interested in observing a thriving organization operate in a community with very difficult living conditions, but no scarcity of joy.
Some activities could include, but are not limited to, time spent in the following:
The community library
A pre-school or primary school
The Women’s Life Skills program

A Snapshot of Masiphumelele
Masiphumelele is a bustling township in South Africa only 25 miles from Cape Town, but way, way off the beaten path. Townships in South Africa are generally underdeveloped communities where many homes are made from salvaged materials, where infrastructure is limited and where employment opportunities are few. Yet the people of Masiphumelele have incredible dignity and find their strength in togetherness. Not so surprising is the fact that ‘Masiphumelele’ is the word in Xhosa that translates to ‘We will succeed!’

About Masicorp
Masicorp, a community organization that operates out of Masiphumelele, was created to help the township live up to its name. Masicorp spearheads education initiatives and investment in enterprise so that the people there can improve their lives. Masicorp has been around for more than 14 years and in this time has built a trusted relationship with the community. Among Masicorp’s many achievements is the construction of a library and education resource center that offers free educational programs to the public. Masicorp’s approach is to work alongside the people of Masiphumelele, asking them how they need support and providing them with the resources to succeed.