annual report 2013- 2014 | amandla edufootball

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AMANDLA EDUFOOTBALL

AMANDLA EDuFootbALL 2013-2014 annual report 02

• our Story

• our Mission, Vision

and Values

• Letter from Amandla’s

Managing Directors

• Global View: Sport

for Development

• South Africa in Focus:

A Needs Statement

• our Safe-Hub Model

• Impact in 2013-2014

• overview of

our programmes

• 10 Safe-Hubs Worldwide • Financial Report

• Signature Partnerships

and Supporters

• board of Directors

and Staff

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[email protected]

www.edufootball.org

@AMANDLAFootball

www.facebook.com/EduFootball

IMPACT IN 2013-2014 0 8

ThE AMANDLA APPROACh 1 1

OUR PROgRAMMEs 1 7

sAFE-hUB CAMPAIgN 2 1

ORgANIsATION OvERvIEw 2 3

@amandlaedufootball

A M A N D L AE D U F O O T BA L L

“ A l l o f m y f r i e n d s t A k e p A r t i n A m A n d l A . i c A n s e e A c h A n g e i n t h e m . A n d t h e r e i s A s i m i l A r c h A n g e i n m y s e l f . i l e A r n A l o t A t A m A n d l A – l i f e s k i l l s . t h e y A r e t A l k i n g A b o u t s o m e t h i n g t h A t w e c A n s e e t h e r e i n t h e s t r e e t s . t h e y d o n ’ t j u s t t e l l A s t o r y . ” A n d i l e , 1 9


AMANDLA was established in Khayelitsha, the largest

township in South Africa, in 2007. Florian Zech founded the

organisation with support from a team of local and inter-

national volunteers. He had been working and living in a

Khayelitsha orphanage for a year as part of his civil service.

During this time Florian experienced local youths’ desper-

ate need for education and alternatives to the crime, viol-

ence and substance abuse that surround them. together

with young people from Khayelitsha, he developed the

AMANDLA idea.

What began as a response to young people’s needs in

Khayelitsha has become a globally recognized platform to

catalyze social change. our evidence-based approach to

youth development is designed to disrupt the intergenera-

tional cycles of poverty, unemployment and inequality that

trap young people growing up in urban slums.

OUR sTORY

is to create safe spaces that bring together the

power of football and learning to empower

youth and change lives.

We are a global team of driven, creative and enthusiastic

individuals. We have backgrounds in business, international

development, education and sport. A set of core values

unites us. they define our priorities and guide our

behavior. these values are our DNA. they are what

makes us AMANDLA.

is a world where all young people access equal

opportunities, strive to realise their full potential

and dare to dream…

OUR M Iss IONOUR v Is IONOUR vALUEs

t o g e t h e r w e s t r i v e f o r e x c e l l e n c e .

w e A r e o n e t e A m . w e A c t w i t h i n t e g r i t y .

w e p r o v i d e t h e c h A n c e t o l e A r n .

w e s u p p o r t A h e A l t h y l i f e s t y l e . w e l o o k f o r w A r d w i t h A m b i t i o n .

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“ w h At y o u g e t b y A c h i e v i n g y o u r

g o A l s i s n o t A s i m p o r tA n t A s w h At y o u b e c o m e b y A c h i e v i n g y o u r g o A l s . ”

H e n ry d Av i d T H o r e Au

When AMANDLA was initiated, it was an idea

– a dream – and the determination to bring it to life.

It wasn’t yet entirely clear what AMANDLA would

become, but the founding team set out to create a

space where young people would be free to have fun

and to develop. On the pitch, there’s no violence,

poverty or fear and a safe space creates room for

social change.

Eight years later, AMANDLA has become a catalyst for youth

development and community progress. It’s reached thou-

sands of young people, and it’s transformed our lives. It’s

who we are, what we believe, and why we continue.

AMANDLA is not a set of programmes, it’s a process. It’s a

holistic approach to youth development that’s been tried

and tested in some of the most challenging environments in

the world. For 8 years, we have been pushing boundaries,

questioning our own assumptions, and designing real world

solutions that correspond to real world problems.

our work is rooted in collaboration. When we reflect on all

we achieved as AMANDLA in 2013-2014, this has perhaps

never been clearer. We are up against complex, systemic

challenges that require coordinated efforts. understanding

that we will only achieve our goals through global teamwork,

in the last two years we defined partnership as a strategic

focus and priority. by partnering with government, academia

and peer organisations, we are building collective under-

standing and aligning diverse groups around a shared vision

for young people.

As you will see in the pages of this report, AMANDLA is having

significant impact. our Safe-Hub model is striving to set a new

global standard in youth development. And we still continue

to adapt, innovate and improve. Statistics only tell part of

our story. ultimately, we measure ourselves by the value we

bring to the young people we serve. We are their coaches,

their fans, and their partners. We are invested in their future,

and together with an international network of supporters, we

are investing in their potential to set in motion transformative

social change.

LETTER FROM MANAg INg D IRECTORs

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M A n Ag i n g d i r e c To r

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I M P A C T 2 0 1 3

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EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND TRAININg

v IOLENCE PREvENT ION


A m A n d l A c o n t i n u e s t o i n v e s t i n s t r e n g t h e n i n g o u r m o n i t o r i n g A n d e v A l u A t i o n s y s t e m . w e u s e A t h e o r y o f c h A n g e t o g u i d e h o w o u r d A i l y A c t i v i t i e s b u i l d t o w A r d s h o r t , m e d i u m A n d l o n g - t e r m o u t c o m e s .

one of the long-term outcomes we work towards is the

reduction of violence and crime in our Safe-Hub catchment

areas. over the past two years we have continued to see

a significant reduction in contact crime. this is in stark

contrast to the trend in the rest of Khayelithsa. this graph

contains localized crime statistics from the South African

Police Service that show the trend between 2006 and

2014 in a 200m, 600m, and 1000m radius around

AMANDLA’s Safe-Hub in Khayelitsha vs the trend in the

rest of Khayelitsha.

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the family, peer group, school and com-

munity environments that children living

around AMANDLA’s Safe-Hub grow up in are

often chaotic and destructive. As a result, children

are highly vulnerable.

one of our medium-term outcomes is to increase

our participants’ resilience and decision-making

ability. We achieve this by providing children a place

of safety, a positive adult role model, and access to

life skills workshops.

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over 50% of South Africans between 18 and 25 are

unemployed. As such, one of our long-term outcomes

goals is to reduce in the number of young people who

are unemployed and not in education or training in the

area surrounding our Safe-Hubs.

For the first time, during 2014, 16 AMANDLA participants had

the opportunity to complete an accredited qualification.

Additionally, the top two graduates were offered full-time

employment at our Safe-Hub in Khayelitsha.


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Regular and consistent attendance of a large number of

young people is the foundation of the significant change

we aim to achieve. We have continued to grow our

overall participant base across all programmes and

consolidate attendance through multi-programme cycles.77 % of the graduateS have already moved Into employment and further eduCatIon or traInIng

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A M A N D L AA P P R O A C h


Fueled by a growing body of evidence, international

awareness and investment in sport as a development strategy

is on the rise. From multilateral organisations such as uNICEF,

the World bank and the Eu, to academic institutions, national

governments and local businesses, a global collective now

endorses the holistic value of sport. the universal reach and

appeal of football in particular makes the sport especially

compelling and relevant for youth in diverse societies.

Research illustrates sport’s ability to accelerate personal

development and community progress. Rates of violence,

HIV/AIDS and gang involvement drop in areas where young

people have consistent access to sport and education

programmes. Participants’ academic performance improves,

and positive associations with education, gender equality

and healthy lifestyles increase. With access to role model

coaches, young people reshape their idea of what’s pos-

sible. A sense of belonging to a peer network further rein-

forces positive development and helps young people break

intergenerational cycles of poverty, violence, and substance

abuse.

“every humAn being hAs A fundAmentAl

right of Access to physicAl educAtion

And sport, which Are essentiAl for the

full development of his personAlit y. the

freedom to develop physicAl, intellectuAl

And morAl powers through physicAl

educAtion And sport must be guArAnteed

both within the educAtionAl system And

in other Aspects of sociAl life.”

1978 inTernATionAl cHArTer oF PHySicAl

educATion And SPorT, uneSco

gLOBAL v I Ew: sPORT FOR DEvELOPMENT


Young people growing up in South Africa’s townships

struggle to build a future for themselves and the nation.

Most have inherited an intergenerational cycle of poverty

that severely threatens their life chances. this cycle has

negative effects on health, ability to learn, and access to

opportunity. Dysfunctional families and communities fail

to provide adequate support systems, and insufficient

public services fail to meet critical needs at key stages

of youth development.

In the Western Cape, 80% of 15-19 year olds have not

matriculated and youth unemployment is over 50%. Rates

of family, school-based, and gang violence are high, and

substance abuse is pervasive.

AMANDLA’s Khayelitsha and Gugulethu-Manenberg

Safe-Hubs are located in the centre of hotspots for

violence, unemployment and inequality. this is where

we chose to begin.

these South African environments are representative of

universal challenges faced by youth living in urban slums,

which is why we designed the Safe-Hub model to be

globally resonant response.

sOUTh AFRICA IN FOCUs: A NEEDs sTATEMENT


A Safe-Hub is a place of physical and emotional safety.

It’s an alternative environment – a space where young

people’s rights are recognized, their responsibilities are

encouraged, and their potential is realised.

A platform for transversal youth development, a Safe-Hub

is a central place for local NGos, government and service

providers to offer holistic support to young people, their

families and community.

AMANDLA sAFE-hUB MODEL

PsYChOsOCIAL sUPPORT CENTRESocial services and counselling support,

addressing young people’s emotional

and social needs

sUPPORT AREASupport infrastructure for programme

implementation and a healthy lifestyle

OUTsIDE AREASafe, green outside space conducive to

relaxation, socialisation and creativity

©sAFETYPhysical and emotional safety

and well-being.

sUsTAINABILITYDiverse and integrated income and

funding streams ensure financial

sustainability of operations of the Safe-Hub.

COLLABORATIONthe Safe-Hub serves as a platform for

best-practise NGos, Public Sector and

Private Sector to collaborate on a holistic

approach to youth development.

sUPPORTthe Safe-Hub is an integrated centre of

services, opportunities and support for

young people.


ARTIFICIAL TURF FIELD attractive, top-class foundation of amandla’s

developmental football programmes

TRAININg ACADEMY academic support and accredited training.

homework tutoring. ICt Centre.

Community College

YOUTh CAFé Webbing, learning, networking and exchange

space. free WIfI Internet

TRANsvERsAL OFFICE sPACEsplatform for collaboration

wELCOME AREAreception and registration area, connection

point between the Safe-hub and community

sMALL BUsINEss UNITsSafe and professional commercial space for

young entrepreneurs and local start-ups

O U RP R O g R A M M E s


Mkhululi has been a member of Fair Play Football leagues since

he was 9. In 2014 he turned 17 and became the youngest player

selected to join our senior team. His drive and commitment

make him an asset to the league. Last year, Mkhululi was pres-

sured to join a local gang. He credits his experience with Fair

Play for building his resilience to resist the pressure and con-

tinue pursuing his greatest goal – to play for a club in England.

At 12, Lihle is a rising star

in our Girls League.

She has been part of

AMANDLA for 4 years and

is determined to get more

girls playing football. She

always looks forward to

Life Skills sessions and

learning from her coaches.

Lihle says: “The coaches

teach us not only football

but other issues of life.

There’s a lot of challenges

in my community such

as crime, alcohol abuse,

teenage pregnancy and

poverty. The field has

been a great help to those

willing to change and who

want to change.”

the fair play football programme

strengthens values and encourages

positive behavior through a points

system that awards teams for playing

with respect, exercising teamwork,

dealing with frustration and setbacks,

practicing a healthy lifestyle, and

consistent attendance.

FAIR PLAYFOOTBALL

Every football participant at AMANDLA takes part in our life-Skills

programme. Mentorship from coaches and staff is combined with our

‘Go for it!’ curriculum, designed to support personal development and

encourage positive life choices.

L I FE-sK I LLs


Kwanele is 16. He says

AMANDLA “teaches us to

value education and not

only football.” In 2013, he

failed a grade. Kwanele

says it was a very diffi-

cult time because other

learners teased him, “I

even thought of leaving

school at some point.” But

then he reached out to our

field manager for tutoring

help. Kwanele says, “She

was very supportive. She

pushed me to work hard

and encouraged me not

to give up. I repeated the

grade and I passed.”

A key component of the Safe-Hub is

daily homework support through our

tutoring programme. AMANDLA staff

provide much-needed academic

assistance to help compensate for a

largely inadequate education system.

TUTOR INg

Siphokazi and Asive were

exceptional participants

who became youth lead-

ers in 2012 and 2013. As

coaches and mentors, they

spread their ambition,

enthusiasm and dedica-

tion to younger players. In

2014, we were very proud

to welcome them both to

the AMANDLA staff team

as Program Support and

Development Officers.

Siphokazi is actively

expanding girls’ involve-

ment in football and Asive

is working with ex-gang

members and those at risk

of joining gangs to reduce

crime and substance abuse

through football.

our youth leadership programme

targets emerging leaders who have

excelled in AMANDLA programmes.

Participants receive personal lead-

ership development, valuable work

experience, and the chance to earn

accredited qualifications in sports

administration and childcare.

YOUTh LEADERsh IP


Mfundo has been a part of AMANDLA for three years. He joined

the Night League and quickly found that it’s a space where he

can thrive. Not only a star player, Mfundo makes time to con-

nect with his peers and younger players. “I can talk and relate to

the kids,” he says. In 2014, Mfundo led his team to victory in its

division championship and was one of five participants selected

to join our Youth Leadership programme.

Research shows that violence and

crime rise substantially on Friday

and Saturday nights. this is why we

created the Crime prevention night

league programme, a viable altern-

ative to the dangerous environment

beyond the Safe-Hubs. this vibrant

football league targets men aged

16-35 and is held under floodlights

every Friday and Saturday night.

CR IME PREvENT ION N IghT LEAgUE

s A F E - h U B C A M P A I g N

sAFE-hUB CAMPAIgN : 1 0 sAFE-hUBs wORLDwIDE


We built the AMANDLA Safe-Hub Model to be scalable. In

the next 5 years, we plan to expand AMANDLA to provide 10

Safe-Hubs globally. And we’ve already begun.

In partnership with the oliver Kahn Foundation, AMANDLA

will open its third Safe-Hub in Diepsloot, Johannesburg,

South Africa in 2015.

our 2020 goal: to provide 20,000 at-risk young people daily

access to Safe-Hubs in 10 urban hotspots characterised by

poverty, crime and violence.

AMANDLA has become powerful platform for social

change. We are sustained by a global community

of partners, supporters and advocates. Add your name

to our growing network of allies and help us realise

our 2020 goal.

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Each Safe-Hub will have a top-grade artificial turf field and

a multi-functional youth development centre. Community

development will be promoted through the Safe-Hub, which

will be a centre for NGo, government and service providers

to offer support to youth and their families. Local coaches

and youth leaders trained by AMANDLA will provide hol-

istic development programmes that combine the power of

education and football to catalyze social change and help

young people realise their potential.

O R gA N I sAT I O N OvE Rv I E w

our financial statement for

2013-2014 reflects our

priorities as AMANDLA.

We continue to channel a

majority of income directly into

programmes. Investing in the

ongoing development and

improvement of our pro-

grammes and Safe-Hub model

has been a central focus.

We ended 2013 with a surplus

of income that was allocated to

the construction of the second

AMANDLA Safe-Hub, which

will be completed beginning

of 2015. this project accounts

for sizeable proportion of 2014

expenditures.

A diversity of funding streams,

including government grants,

corporate and foundation con-

p r o f i t & lo s s s tAt e m e n t

i n c o M eMembership Fees

Donations

e X P e n S e SProgramme & Project expenses

Administration & fundraising

Surplus / deficit

2 0 1 41630 €

500 000 €

501 630 €

471 895 €

52 296 €

524 191 €

-22 561 €

2 0 1 31035 €

577 262 €

578 297 €

296 900 €

58 322 €

355 222 €

223 076 €

programme ServICeS & InfraStruCture proJeCtS

Support / admInIStratIon / fundraISIng

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InCome 146 111 €eXpenSe 119 652 €

InCome 177 266 €eXpenSe 195 906 €

InCome 302 572 €eXpenSe 280 854 €

InCome 578 297 €eXpenSe 355 222 €

InCome 501 629 €eXpenSe 524 191 €

F INANC IAL REPORTtributions, continues to support

the financial sustainability of

our programmes.

the figures below represent

both German and South African

nonprofit organisation accounts

of AMANDLA.


s i g n At u r e pA r t n e r s h i p s A n d s u p p o r t e r s

on behalf of over 4,000 young people who benefit from

our programming, we would like to express our deepest

gratitude to the generous donors who make it possible for

AMANDLA to thrive.

MOK MO1

ThANK YOU


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t h e b o A r dRobert Fischer, Marten Govender, Gerald Jacobs, Philipp Jäckel, Jack Mahoney, Luluma Maji, Leonora Reid

t h e m A n A g e m e n tAnnika beste, Michael bourie, Noluvuyo Dudumashe, Yanga Dudumashe, Anita Fredericks, Yanga Gcilishe, Fikile Gotha,

Zandisile Jamela, Muneez Julius, Asive Kakaza, Michelle Mashego, Masixole Matiwane, Vumisa Mayisela, Ian Mills,

Siphokazi Ndlangalavu, Cindy Nolan, bulelwa Nomngauga, Sivuyile ‘Sugars’ Qinga, Jakob Schlichtig, Nomawethu ‘Wewe’

Sokoyi, Jasmina Srna, Matthew Stewart, Sarah Vickery, Karl Voysey, Florian Zech

t h e y o u t h l e A d e r stauriq Abrahams, bulelani bambiso, Richard banjwa, Zongamele baraza, Silindokuhle bozo, Anelani bungane, brandon

Frazenberg, Zukisa Fumbatha, Nandipha Gcaza, Somila Mahanjana, Mfundo Mangcotho, Nthabiseng Masunte, Sinoxolo

Mawisa, Kaylem Mentoor, Lerato Mlonyeni, Zandile Ncuzungu, Sandiswa Ngqaza, Aphelele Ngaleka, Nosiphiwo Magqira,

Mogamat-Shafiek Safodien, Sibongiseni Skeyi, Masixole Sillie, thembekile Poswa, Fanelwa Zayi

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“ the long-term pArtnership between the oliver kAhn

foundAtion And AmAndlA shows thAt only A strong teAm

cAn Achieve Ambitious goAls. the positive results And

impAct of the sAfe-hubs in south AfricA Are encourAging

us to tAke the model to other countries in the neAr future.

i Am proud to be pArt of this teAm And look forwArd to

further cooperAtion!”

-oliver KAHn

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