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2012 Bokamoso Scholarships
32 Scholarships for 2012 were awarded by the Bokamoso Youth Center's Scholarship Committee. Among the recipients were the all youth who attended the January 2012 Tour. ." The 2012 Scholarship List
Bokamoso US Performance Tour Wraps Up
The young people from the Bokamoso Youth Centre gave a rousing performance for an overflowing full house at GW's Marvin Theatre to close their 2012 US tour.
Each year talented students visit the US to raise awareness of the challenges young people face in Winterveldt, South Africa, and to widen the circle of support for the youth of the Bokamoso Youth Centre.
We hope to see you next year at one of the performances.
Bokamoso = Future
Bokamoso volunteer Caroline O'Grady filmed the documentary Bokamoso = Future while completing her senior year at The George Washington University. Much more comfortable in front of the camera, this theatre major captured the heart and hopes of the South African young people as they work to create a brighter Bokamoso (future) for themselves and their community.
The word "Bokamoso" means "future" in the South African Tswana language, and that's what this program has been all about since its start in 1999.
The Bokamoso Youth Centre's programs in Winterveldt, South Africa, have helped hundreds of young people survive and thrive amidst the poverty, crime and despair of the AIDS epidemic.
The U.S. based Bokamoso Youth Foundation has provided artistic, networking and financial support to the Centre since 2008
The cost of hope in South Africa is suprisingly affordable. The payoff is priceless.
Margaret Ndlovu, pictured left, is one of hundreds of Winterveldt youth who have found a future at the BYC.
Margaret's Story
Margaret Ndlovu found the courage to reach out for help to Bokamoso after a long struggle to support her family and to persevere toward personal success in spite of violent attacks.
In the loving care of Bokamoso leaders and mentors, Margaret began her journey of recovery and hope.
A deeply compassionate warrior for those she loves, Margaret began to articulate a better future for herself and her daughter. As a Groundbreaker mentor for younger women she helps guide others to find their voices and "speak the truth."...
Learn about Margaret and her fellow students.
Bokamoso Youth Foundation Mission
The mission of the Bokamoso Youth Foundation is to transform the lives of youth and empower community leadership in Winterveldt, South Africa, by coordinating assistance with the Bokamoso Youth Centre and facilitating its sustainability through scholarship, training, and resource development.
