105 Oxford Road Saxonwold Johannesburg South Africa 2196
105 Oxford Road Saxonwold Johannesburg South Africa 2196
Khulisa Social Solutions (KSS) is a multi-award winning, Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) registered in 1997. Its aim is to empower vulnerable children, youth, those who are marginalized, and the community at large to unlock their full potential in order to develop resilient pathways and skills that lead to a sustainable future. We operate nationally, employ over 180 staff through 18 offices, and work in approximately 150 communities in collaboration with 350 NGO partners, impacting on the lives of close to 100,000 people per annum.
Khulisa’s initial focus was to implement South Africa’s first official rehabilitation programme, targeted at young offenders. We then expanded our activities, primarily through peace-making and restorative approaches, to holistic community development tackling a wide range of issues countering social and economic inclusion.
Today Khulisa, a catalyst organisation, works systemically in geographic eco systems, in order to effecting sustainable widescale change through a multi stakeholder and inter-sectoral approach.
This bespoke methodology, developed over the past 5 years, has now been coined as our “Communities of Opportunity” (CoO) programme, which is currently running in six provinces throughout South Africa. “Communities of Opportunity” are places where all people, regardless of income, level of education, age, gender, race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, can aspire and thrive in safety, health, economic opportunities and with a strong culture of connectedness and self-empowerment.
All governance matters are aimed to be King IV
compliant with all employees adhering to these principles.
A safer, healthier and more prosperous South Africa, where all people, especially youth, have access to the information, skills and opportunities they need to contribute to equitable local and national development.
To address social vulnerabilities and inequalities by providing support and developmental know-how, through key partnerships for initiatives at a community level that quantifiably demonstrate social impact.
Khulisa commits to its stakeholders, partners and beneficiaries that it adheres to good corporate governance principles and ensures that It maintains its reputational capital by always placing those who we support first.
Khulisa recognises that the typical approaches of government and NGOs compartmentalise problems and deliver programmes which tend to address single issues in a non-operative and unsustainable manner. In response Khulisa has developed an approach which addresses the challenges faced by communities in a holistic and comprehensive manner by adopting an integrated approach to community development. The organisation’s purpose is to utilise this methodology to deliver a strength of community cohesion to communities and to aid there development
The model identifies the systemic challenges in society and communities, attaches value to intrinsic community assets and indigenous knowledge, and explores and maps opportunities to overcome fragmentation of policy, systems and service delivery through the supported mobilisation of local capacity. Based on this understanding, Khulisa works collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to identify key projects that would have the highest impact in ‘the system’ to effect sustainable social change.
By restoring empathy, self-belief and selfworth
By enabling confidence, aspiration and ownership
By believing that all people can grow
By enabling people to have an equal voice and building collaborative relationships
All governance matters are aimed to be King IV
compliant with all employees adhering to these principles.
Ian brings his extensive expertise as the Founder and Managing Director of Gateways Business Consultants, a respected consultancy specializing in leadership and strategy for large and medium-sized businesses across 14 countries.
KC is a results-oriented business leader with a proven track record in strategic overall business management, marketing and human capital development, demonstrating a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Lesley Ann launched her career by establishing a marketing company at the age of 24. She has dedicated herself to uplifting marginalized communities, and her journey led to the inception of Khulisa in 1997, where she initiated a storytelling program for juvenile offenders using African stories to instil cultural pride.
Lynne is a successful entrepreneur known for her extensive experience across various business and discipline areas. She founded Idea Alive SA (IASA) in 2014, specializing in executive, business, and life coaching, addressing business strategy, leadership, communication, goal achievement, stress management and personal well-being.
Vimbai is a Chartered Accountant with expertise in financial management and accounting, particularly in establishing controls, governance, internal auditing and risk management. She played a significant role in the SAICA National Building Project, aligning financial management processes with PFMA and National Treasury Regulations, and is passionate about empowering women and youth.
With over 27 years of professional working experience, Zama has served many companies in different capacities and gained vast experience across several fields, including Business Process Engineering, IT Governance, Forensic Auditing, Information Security, Data Management and Business Continuity Management, over and above her current focused competencies
Deepna holds LLB and BA degrees and is a qualified attorney, notary, conveyancer and mediator with broad experience across commercial, constitutional, and public interest law. Her unique mix of legal expertise, community commitment, and strategic insight makes her a valuable collaborator in Khulisa’s mission.
Puben holds a BA of Commerce (Maths) and is an Investment and Client Executive. He partners with stakeholders to achieve positive solutions by using efficient and effective methods to unlock potential from capital and staff. He infuses judgement, innovation and communication with advanced economics, trading, risk management and portfolio construction skills to achieve long term strategy and maintain sustainability.
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