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The Townships Project

A Canadian Charity Building Better Businesses in
South African Townships

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Our Mission

The Townships Project is a Canadian charity overcoming poverty by promoting small-scale businesses with the aim of economic and social upliftment in South African townships.

 

Our Mission
Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela

“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.  It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.  While poverty persists, there is no true freedom.”

Nelson Mandela -

Our Work in South Africa

1

Building Better Businesses Symposium

At the heart of our work in South Africa is the Building Better Businesses (BBB) Symposium and related training programs and cash awards.

2

100 Mediators

Foundational funding provided through the African Rotary Community Mediation (ARCoM) project to train and accredit 100 Professional Mediators in celebration of 100 years of Rotary in Africa.

3

Early Childhood Development (ECD)

In partnership with Sesego Foundation and others, providing funding to train 82 practitioners from 41 Early Childhood Development centres and providing each centre with a desktop computer.

4

Accredited Skills Training

In partnership with Rotarian Robyn LeRoux of Fleur Empowerment, providing government-accredited skills training to former sex workers, resulting in better employment opportunities and potential government funding for small businesses.

Testimonials from the Building Better Businesses Symposium

For more, see the full video testimonials on The Townships Project South Africa website. 

“It felt like I’d received my phone as a new gift when I learned all the details of how to grow my business with my cellphone.”

Nokwanda MchunuNokwanda Mchunu

“Social media… this is a tool we need to have and utilize for marketing…engaging with customers. A customer found me on Facebook!”

Kerileng SibisiKerileng Sibisi

“I really appreciated getting holistic resources and advice.”

Sharri CannellSharri Cannell

Recent Updates

Congratulations George Senosha

March 22, 2022

Congratulations George Senosha

The Townships Project South African Board Member George Senosha has been nominated to serve as District Governor of District 9400 for the Rotary year 2024/2025.

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International Women’s Day

March 9, 2022

International Women’s Day

Choosing the theme #BreakTheBias, this International Women's Day event sponsored by the The Townships Project challenges us to create a world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination.

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Toastmasters Confirmed for 2022 Symposium

March 4, 2022

Toastmasters Confirmed for 2022 Symposium

We are excited to announce the participation of Toastmasters in the 2022 Building Better Businesses Symposium. 

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  • The Townships Project was founded in 1998 to help overcome poverty in South African townships by encouraging and developing entrepreneurship.
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