Bokamoso Means Future
and The Future Begins Here
THE DRUM
News about the Foundation, the Centre, Winterveldt, South Africa
Bokamoso Youth Foundation Adds Three New Board Members
Abdulkadry Mntambo came onto the Foundation Board because volunteering has been my passion since growing up as a child in Tanzania. Bokamoso is helping South African youth in one of the most diverse countries in the continent.
Nontando Mzayifani joined the Foundation because it aims to serve under privileged youth in her mother country, South Africa. She wants to do her part with a sense of purpose and to help others through her financial skills.
Chioma Okafor is a Nigerian American global health professional with 10 years of public health experience. She joined the Foundation due to her passion for gender equality and youth empowerment.
Remembrances of My trip to the U.S. in 2020
Bokamoso alumna Mpho Mokoena talks about her experiences during the January 2020 Cultural Exchange visit to the United States.
Christmas Ornaments Benefit Bokamoso
Brian Alewine, St Andrew’s class of ‘22, designs and sells distinctive Christmas ornaments. He used the proceeds from the sale of these ornaments to support the Bokamoso Life Centre. His entrepreneurship coupled with his connection to a group of young South Africans has enriched both of their lives.
Host Family Experience
What Does It Mean
While visiting the United States, Bokamoso students stay with St. Andrew’s host families. This home-stay experience provides a supportive environment and an opportunity for mutual cross-cultural understandings. Host families are flexible, open-minded and have a child who is currently a student at St. Andrew’s. Host families come from varied economic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
What are the benefits of hosting a Bokamoso youth?
- Introduce the family to a new culture
- Grow closer as a family as you help a South African youth to learn about the U.S. and the DC metro area
- Support diversity and cross-cultural understanding in your home
- Increase cultural awareness in your community
- Help to make a difference in the world
- Create an international friendship that lasts a lifetime
Listen as Cynthia Seymour (Host Mom) and Mpho Tsotetsi (Bokamoso Guest) talk about their experiences
A Visit to Winterveldt, South Africa and the Bokamoso Life Centre
“Young people in more affluent situations think, ‘I missed this opportunity, but another will come along.’ In our community, we realize Bokamoso is a big opportunity that may not come my way again” – Bokamoso Graduate
Produced and filmed by Kenny Mdluli, Bokamoso alumnus and independent film-maker – Thou Arts Productions
Make A Contribution Online
If you would like to make a contribution to Bokamoso on line via Network for Good, please click the Donate button below. Please consider using the monthly option for a sustaining contribution.
