The Afrika Tikkun Foundation is a Non Profit Company providing education, health, and social services to underprivileged communities in South Africa through their four centres of excellence across Gauteng and the Western Cape. Currently assisting over 10,000 children and youth across the country, their primary goal is to create a sustainable future for the youth of South Africa, the credibility of this cause won the support of the Patron-in-Chief in memoriam, Nelson Mandela. The success of Afrika Tikkun’s Cradle-to-Career approach is rooted in partnerships with beneficiaries and their communities, as well as the fundamental alignment and support of civil society organisations, private businesses and government. Together, we are able to make a powerful and sustainable impact, allowing more young South Africans can thrive, rather than just survive.
Our Cradle to Career 360° Model which provides a holistic approach to the development of young people from early childhood to school leaving age, to when they journey into accessing economic opportunities. Our support services also include primary healthcare, nutrition and food security, family support services and empowerment. Four centres of excellence across Gauteng in Alex, Diepsloot, Orange Farm, and Braamfontein and one in the Western Cape: in Mfuleni.