DO4SA - Where change comes from within

About DO4SA

Do4SA is a Non Profit established to shake off negativity from the mindsets of many South Africans. Poverty is a wall, impossible to demolish as a whole. Your donations remove, brick by brick the wall built by forces that create poverty. The millions we cannot reach should not wipe the optimism of helping the few we can, granting aid to one individual is in effect giving life to humanity.

Our Strategy

We need technology, the sciences, education and good social ethics to be brought into impoverished communities to create hopes and dreams. Change needs to come from within rather than a force fed atmosphere of skill development. Our programs are designed to touch hearts, to encourage personal growth by sharing and giving back to communities. Giving is not only a monetary form-talent, time are all avenues of giving. We need to share these wonderful qualities within us with those less fortunate so that they can be inspired, live big and help the world to become a better place for all.

Our Projects

The Altruist

The newsletter for Philanthropists

The Altruist newsletter, a first for South Africa. A newsletter that will unify efforts of different companies and individuals to effectively reduce unemployment. Connecting the gap between those sitting behind the desk and the actual circumstances affecting Non Profits on the ground. Our articles will enlighten decision makers to understand the dynamics of poverty from a ground level perspective rather than adopting programs incompatible to the circumstances of the impoverished.

Catch up with new challenges facing the underprivileged or get motivated by individuals and corporations making their mark in the fight against poverty. The Altruist is your trusted guide to make informed decisions on your CSI project or to get your project into the wide world. A multipurpose newsletter providing insight to Donors, upcoming events, charity trends, fact filled articles providing resources to the CEO or any person who wants to be the difference.

Submit your thoughts or articles and be part of this wonderful initiative of the Altruist. Let’s make it the go-to magazine for the philanthropist, creating viable and long lasting solutions for the impoverished. Submit your articles to thealtruist@do4sa.org, or visit our webpage and subscribe to the Altruist newsletter. Your contribution will perhaps be the spark of change needed to alter the future of the lives of countless South Africans. Read and contribute to harness our energies for a better South Africa.

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Sci-Buddies

The greatest poverty is lack of ambition.

To many don't have goals which encourage personal growth and independence. Encouraging children to become keen observers of the world that surrounds, to investigate the why and if will unlock hidden talent. South Africa needs individuals to push past the borders of known knowledge to become independent thinkers/creators of solutions of challenges peculiar to our South African landscape.

The study of sciences needs to be introduced early to our kids, making them mini Einsteins which will set the path of South Africans becoming contributors and change makers to the problems facing the lives of thousands.

The purpose of our Sci-Buddies Expo is to create an awareness of Science, to make kids see Science as an opportunity to pursue an academic field of study. The environment created by Sci-Buddies is fun and easy going, the experiments simple. Our goal is to create a passion for learning and pursuing academic studies not only as a sustainable income for people but using personal success to inspire friends and families.

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Chapman High School, Port Elizabeth

Sci-Buddies Event

20 August 2016, Chapman High School, Port Elizabeth

SCI BUDDIES held an exciting event at Chapman School. Students had much fun in doing experiments relative to their school syllabus. Many thanks to teachers, staff who made the event possible. Meals were also served to all attendees.

Maths Tution

Do4SA provides free Maths Tution to learners to supplement their Maths knowledge in schools. The aim is to make students competent and confident with Maths literacy. Free meals are provided.

Times: 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Tutor: Ntomboxolo Jack
School: Mzontsundu

Chapman High School, Port Elizabeth

Sci-Buddies Event #2

Chapman High School, Port Elizabeth

A second Science Expo was held at Chapman High School.
Many thanks to the attendees and Dr Gletwyn Rubidge and his assistant Tarryn Swartbooi of NMMU for dedicating their time too make this event meaningful.

Mzontsundo Secondary, Kwazakhele

Sci-Buddies Event #3

05 September 2017, Mzontsundo Secondary, Kwazakhele

75 Grade 9 learners attended the Sci Buddies Expo. Learners were able to participate in most of the experiments and they were completely amazed. A delicious lunch with refreshments was provided.

We would like to thank:

NMMU Professor and his team for their time and the school management for allowing us to address the learners.

Nzondelelo High School, Zwide

Sci-Buddies Event #4

01 November 2017, Nzondelelo High School, Zwide

100 Grade 9 learners attended the Sci Buddies Expo. Learners were able to participate in most of the experiments and they were completely amazed. A delicious lunch with refreshments was provided.

We would like to thank:

NMMU Professor Dr Gletwyn Rubidge, Tarryn Swaartbooi and the team for their time and the school management for allowing us to address the learners.

Urban Agriculture

The greatest poverty is lack of ambition.

The coldness of technology and media rage has broken the love to bond with Mother Earth. The pages of the web have dulled the senses to the beauty of the sunrise, the warm feeling of moist soil on our fingers, the call of so many beautiful birds experienced only and truly whilst physically immersed in nature. Yes, we see nature on our screens, and perhaps the choice of theme is Nature for my cell, but the experience of nature is lost as solidly as a skyscraper replacing the green meadows odd yesteryear. We need to reconnect, relive and find true feelings for the green world that surrounds. Our projects are simple garden projects to stimulate kids minds to the beauty of Earth. To appreciate the force's at play, the strength of the elements of sun wind season and the power of growth.

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Hillside, Port Elizabeth

Do4Sa Eco-Buddies

4 Bobprice Street, Hillside, Port Elizabeth

Do4Sa assists the An Nisaa and Erica House of Safety in a Gardening project.

A Nisaa is a community based gardening project in the area of Hillside,Port Elizabeth. The project is headed by a Mrs Ghairoon Nisaa , a pensioner who has a passionate love for gardening and poverty alleviation. The community garden is demarcated into various sections with donors funding specific areas. DO4SA has adopted the crop section dedicated to Erica House Place of Safety. This is a home for underprivileged orphans, troubled youth and disadvantaged boys.

1.) Assessment of land and crop selection. The following plants were choosen: green peppers, broccoli , green beans , dhania , carrots , cabbage and beetroot

2.) Mixing of 8 tons of soil and 1 ton of compost into the land for soil preparation.

3.) On the 28th March the learners from Erica house joined us for the planting of the seeds and Reel a plant was also ultilsed . For more info on Reel a Plant visit https://www.reelgardening.co.za/

4.) The learners were excited and it was a great motivation for the learners to participate in the planting process.

Malabar, Port Elizabeth

Do4SA assists Malabar Home of the Aged

Port Elizabeth

Walmer Township, Port Elizabeth

Eco Buddies Project

Walmer Township

Do4SA supported Limuphile Agricultural Co Operative in the Walmer Township headed by Mr Xolani Siwa.
Do4SA assisted by Soil, Compost, Seedlings and plants.

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Make me a Coder

Developing youth for coding in the IT industry.

Do4SA currently empowers female candidates with the skill of Coding and App development. Our vision is to prepare the youth for the wave of the 4th industrial revolution sweeping the continent of Africa.

Summary
Project Coding aims to train candidates on in-demand IT skills and provide internships. Your donation will empower a previously marginalized women and youth to face the 4th Industrial revolution sweeping South Africa. With South Africa facing high unemployment and poverty ; Project Code is a lifeline for our youth and our mentorship will prepare candidates for the exciting world of Informational technology.

Challenge
SOUTH AFRICA'S YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT PROBLEM: "unemployment rate among young people ,...young people have become discouraged with the labour market ...not building on their skills base through education and training". A SHORTAGE of 20000 -70000 skilled ICT Professionals in South Africa according to BizTechAfrica. 5000 students graduating from ICT faculties around the country are largely unemployable and lacking in practical skills.

Solution
Project Coding: - Offers Vocational qualifications and in-demand, marketable skills. -Offers practical, training , mentorship. -Offers consistently high quality and service. -Places learners into internship positions Uses technology-enhanced learning. -Is in touch with industry needs. We will be able to create an employable candidate with qualifications and skills that are in high demand, ensuring successful job placement thereby reducing the skills shortage in South Africa.

Long-Term Impact
Project Coding will empower a low income candidate to take control of their education. Reduce the skills shortage in the Information and Technology sector. Contribute significantly towards social equity, economic and social development.

Motivated Individuals

Links and articles of South Africans who made meaningful contributions.

The greatest poverty is lack of goals. Goals and ambition shape our destiny. They create opportunities of success from gaps which to others have no significance. We need to dream, to live our goals. To go beyond our comfort zones to reach out to that which is our success. Do4SA will regular post inspirational stories of South Africans and individuals around the world that made a difference to themselves and to humanity. We hope these incidents will inspire you, create a flame to burn from within your soul that screams: I CAN, full stop!