Khulisa participates in GIBS Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs

The Colloquium for Social Entrepreneurs (CSE) at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) is hosting the Inaugural Social Entrepreneurship Fair on 20 November 2008 in Johannesburg.

The Social Entrepreneurs' Fair will provide a platform for Social Entrepreneurial Stakeholders to interact as well as allow the CSE to thank its valued stakeholders' for the inspiration they have provided over the past years.

Khulisa will be represented as one of 40 Social Enterprises will be on hand to display their work.

A big thank you to the GIBS SE Fair team for all their hard work - what a fantastic evening! Ntebo, Zain and Phia (later joined by Lesley Ann and Graham) had fantastic fun meeting other SE Fair participants and learning that we are part of a big movement to make a difference in South Africa. One of our surprise visitors was Miss South Africa Thuli Sithole, who was part of a Khulisa leadership programme when she was at school. Go Khulisa, GO!

ICPA (International Corrections and Prisons Association) Conference in Prague

My week in Prague at the ICPA (International Corrections and Prisons Association) Conference demonstrated clearly that Khulisa’s work, particularly in the area of restorative justice and diversion is truly world class and that we have the potential to become a real leader in terms of setting trends through our innovative work.

However, all this will take is money!

During my week at the conference I met many interesting people from 54 different countries around the world and participated in workshops that ranged from offender reintegration, diversion, restorative justice, appreciative enquiry, UK prison programmes, programmes in the Dominican Republic, Belgium and the United States, family constellation, drug-free centres, the latest in correctional development and multiple community-based initiatives.

I also had the pleasure of visiting a woman’s prison approximately 2 hours from Prague. I believe this is one of the most advanced prisons I have ever been to with a fully equipped gynecological and dentistry centre!

Through my networking we have been exposed to many additional opportunities for expansion of Khulisa in both Europe and America.

In London I finalised our fundraising strategy for our pilot Silence the Violence programme next year. We are particularly excited that South Africa House will be hosting a Khulisa fundraising event in February, during which time Nanette will be doing the training for our local facilitators in Silence the Violence.

I am very grateful to Donna and Nanette who have agreed to spend a week in the UK (between the 10th and 17th November) in order to formalise our programmes so that we can commence with our pilot in early February 2009.

Khulisa is a proudly ‘made in South Africa’ brand that I only have to thank all our incredible staff for contributing to and being part of.


LESLEY ANN

Get well soon, Bheki!

Through Divine intervention Bheki Tshabalala survived this horrendous car accident. Although his recuperation is slow he is making steady progress. Our love and best wishes go out to you Bheki. Lesley Ann and the team.

New Diversion Co-ordinator for Stanger

My name is Boni Mahlinza. I am currently a diversion coordinator based in Stanger. I joined KHULISA in 2007 as a mediator and i am also involved in the MIB youth program. I have a vast amount of experience in community work gained from my work at LOVELIFE and KHULISA itself. I am also a motivational speaker.

New recruit for the Diversion Programme in Phoenix

Hello. My name is Niven Naidoo. I am a student of Criminology and I originally joined KHULISA as a volunteer as part of the MIB’s. I am now the assistant coordinator to the diversion program as well as a mentor.