From passion to partnership Oratile Matlala , Ntokozo Dube, and Simphiwe Msila, three passionate individuals with a shared vision, came together to form ONS Creative Solutions - a tiling and painting company that is making waves in Soweto. Their journey began at Emdeni Skills Development Centre, as Tiling and Painting students. ...
Congratulations to... *Lina who graduated cum laude with a Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting from the Vaal University of Technology, is now enrolled in an Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting, continuing her journey of academic excellence. “I joined the Abraham Kriel Bambanani (AKB) family when I was still very ...
Healing through art Expression is an important part of communication…especially when you are traumatised and are afraid to speak, play or be yourself. Art, drama, speech and dance are some of the ways the children in our care express themselves – this forms part of their therapy and it helps them on ...
AKB - A place where I'm heard, loved and protected Child Protection Week is commemorated annually, in South Africa, to raise awareness about the rights of children. As Abraham Kriel Bambanani, it is our mandate to make sure that every vulnerable child, in our care, is heard, protected and loved. We are ...
Kokie goes to Russia At Abraham Kriel Bambanani (AKB), we are privileged to witness the quiet resilience of children who overcome unimaginable odds - and sometimes, their stories take them across the world. Kokie joined the Westbury Community Care Programme in 2016, alongside his younger brother. After the loss of their mother ...
Prue's Kitchen is open for business The Emdeni Skills Development Centre (ESDC) is a place where young people from different corners of Soweto come to realise their dreams. The skills training courses equip young people with the knowledge and skills that provide them with access to opportunities for earning a livelihood. Prudence ...
Hope restored after five years of struggle to get proper documents Five-year-old Minnie (not her real name) has been a part of the Abraham Kriel Bambanani (AKB) Community Care programme since age one. Like many children in our care, Minnie, is not from a nuclear family. Minnie lives with eight other ...
From Humble Beginnings to Empowering Change Itumeleng Segona (32) grew up in Tladi, Soweto, and was raised by a single mother who worked tirelessly to provide for her and her siblings. Envisioning a successful future was hard, but Itumeleng’s relentless will to succeed instilled a deep sense of resilience in her. After ...
Opening the door to your future We wish to gratefully honour Harambe Technologies for turning 3 inexperienced yet, deserving youngsters into PIONEERS experiencing employment! In May 2024, these three young men spent a day with their peers, all tensed up for formal Harambe job interviews. They certainly showed character by supporting each ...
Volunteering for Impact – Empowering Young Lives through Sport At Abraham Kriel Bambanani we focus on the holistic care and development of each beneficiary in our care. That is one of the reasons why we are so excited and grateful for the involvement of three remarkable volunteers: Arlin, Thabo and Deen. These ...
