AnnualReport:2013—2014
Anchor of Hope Community Development
Vision
To bring hope to the inner-city com-
munity of Port Elizabeth.
Mission
To provide relevant programmes
and opportuni�es which empower
people towards self-development
and equip them with employable
skills.
Objec ves
♦ Access to general basic educa-
�on programmes (e.g. AET,
literacy classes).
♦ Second-chance learning oppor-
tuni�es for out-of-school youth
and adults to improve educa-
�onal qualifica�ons.
♦ Skills development and train-
ing opportuni�es (e.g. driver’s
licenses, computer training,
English classes) to improve
work placement opportuni�es.
♦ Labour market and sustainable
livelihoods skills (e.g. assis-
tance with communica�on
skills, compila�on of CVs, prep-
ara�on for interviews).
♦ General opportuni�es for self
improvement (e.g. personal,
social and or family related).
♦ Access to support facili�es and
services (e.g. access to inter-
net, fax, copying facili�es) and
services (e.g. help desk, linking
people to relevant resources).
♦ Any other related ac�vity that
may build, develop and or
benefit the community.
ForewordbytheChairperson
Looking back over the past year, we are filled with thankfulness to God for His
overruling grace, empowerment and guidance.
Since the incep�on of Anchor of Hope Community Development in April 2012,
our non-profit company has had the privilege of bringing hope to a growing
number of people of the mul� cultural and very diverse inner city community of
Port Elizabeth. Many of people are holding down minimum wage jobs because
of poor educa�on and poor communica�on skills in English. Those upgrading
their skills and educa�onal qualifica�ons through our adult educa�on and train-
ing (AET), computer skills training, English classes, learner-and driver’s licence
lessons, entrepreneurial, work readiness and life skill programmes, value the
support provided and benefit greatly from one-on-one interac�on with facilita-
tors and fellow learners.
Much of the success of our work can be ascribed to: 1) the dedica�on and pas-
sion of our volunteers. The recruitment of volunteers remains an important;
aspect as our numbers and the demand grows. 2) The commitment of our
learners, 3) Our constant networking with and support from the Dutch Re-
formed Presbytery, broader church, community, and key role-players in Port
Elizabeth on these and other ma8ers.
Looking back on the hard work of 2013, the lessons learnt and our achieve-
ments in laying the ground work for the future, I am confident that those en-
rolled with us will be adequately equipped to improve their livelihoods. I trust
that you will be following our progress on our newly created website
www.anchoro:ope.org.za and facebook page.
Ilse Terblanche (Chairperson)
August2014
Weserve
The inner-city people of Port Elizabeth. Fi<y nine (59) inner city learners are cur-
rently enrolled with Anchor of Hope Community Development.
91.5%
5.1%1.7% 1.7%
Racial groups
black white coloured asian
0% 50% 100%
1
Gender
female male
Ourvalues
Asset-based in seeking to use
the strengths of people as a
means to determine the de-
sign, use and value of our pro-
grammes;
Networking which seeks to
use the strengths of our vari-
ous ministries as well as draw-
ing upon the strengths of our
partners;
Christ-centered approach
where the mind of Christ un-
derpins all our ac�ons, deci-
sions and programmes;
Holis�c in addressing, as far as
possible, the physical, social
and spiritual needs of all we
serve;
OuAiBng people thus equip-
ping them to move from crisis
to self-sufficiency;
Rela�onal in seeking to be
involved in the life in the com-
munity we serve.
EducationandTraining
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Growth
Anchor of Hope Community Development started off with three (3) learners in March
2013. More learners joined during the year and at the end of February 2014 there
were sixteen(16) learners on different levels in Maths and English. Five (5) learners
le< the programme because of various reasons.
Achievement
Towards the end of 2013 four (4)of our learners wrote Independent Examina�ons
Board’s (IEB) exams in Maths and English (various levels) and we are proud to
report a 100% pass rate.
Anchor of Hope Community Development
uses MediaWorks’ computer based and
face-to-face training delivery methods.
Learners use the programme for various
reasons:
♦ To improve their scholas�c achieve-
ment.
♦ To a8ain a NQF level 1 in prepara�on
for further studies at FET colleges or
as prepara�on for learnerships
♦ To improve their reading and wri�ng
in English.
Building important networks
AET classes are well a8ended by learners
from various African na�onali�es which
adds an interna�onal flavour to learning
experience. Important interpersonal net-
works / friendships are built among learn-
ers and with facilitators which we believe
may open up opportuni�es for future co-
opera�on on various levels, e.g. trade, in-
tergoverment rela�ons, ministry, etc.
AccreditedProgrammes
1. Adult Educa on and Training
(AET)
We partnered with MediaWorks
in order to provide accredited
NQF Level 1 training to our adult
learners which enables them to
obtain a General Educa�on and
Training Cer�ficate (e.g. Level 4
equaling Grade 9). MediaWorks is
accredited with Umalusi (Council
for Quality Assurance in General
and Further Educa�on and Train-
ing). They are providing us with
the following :
♦ Community site license,
♦ Facilitator’s training,
♦ Training manuals for facilita-
tors and learners,
♦ Training so<ware for comput-
ers,
♦ Quality Assurance,
♦ Exam registra�ons with the
Independent Examina�ons
Board’s (IEB).
2. Computer Classes
♦ Basic Computer Classes
Basic Computer Classes (MS
Windows 7, Word, Excel, Inter-
net) are offered by Trading
Technologies which is an ac-
credited service provider for
Skills Pro.
♦ IT Essen�als Training
Cisco Academy accepted and
registered Anchor of Hope
Community Development’s
computer lab as a Cisco Acade-
my Learning Centre. This
course is also offered at univer-
sity level.
Computerskills
Accredited Basic Computer Training: (MS Windows 7 Mod 1, MS Word Mod 1,
Excel Mod 1. Internet Mod 1).
Group 1 (10 learners):
Ten (10)learners successfully completed their Basic Computer Training in 2013.
Their average mark obtained for the 4 modules was 92%.
Seven (7) of these leaners are con�nuing their training. They have registered
for Basic Computer Training – Level 2 (MS Windows 7 Mod 2, MS Word Mod 2
& 3, Excel Mod 2).
Group 2 (4 learners):
Four learners registered in September 2013 for Basic Computer Training. Only
three of these leaners wrote their first assessment in November 2013. Their
average mark obtained for the 4 modules was 94%. One leaner did not con�n-
ue the training.
Group 3 (6 learners):
Six learners registered
in October 2013 for
Basic Computer Train-
ing. These learners
possessed no previous
knowledge of comput-
ers. They scheduled to
write their first assess-
ment in March 2014.
Group 4 (9 learners):
Nine leaners registered in February 2014 for Basic Computer Training. These
learners also possess no prior computer knowledge. They have not yet com-
pleted any assessments.
Accredited IT Essen als Training:
IT Essen�als offers an “interac�ve, hands-on, exposure to personal computers,
hardware, so<ware, and opera�ng systems”. It prepares learners for entry-
level ICT career opportuni�es.
Nine learners registered for the course in
August 2013. By the end of November the
number grew to 12. Currently due to em-
ployment responsibili�es, only 7 learners are
con�nuing their training. The average con-
�nual assessment mark is currently at
82.8%. 3
Learnerremarks
The value of the English
and mathema�c classes:
““““It gives me the oppor-It gives me the oppor-It gives me the oppor-It gives me the oppor-
tunity to study fur-tunity to study fur-tunity to study fur-tunity to study fur-ther and become who I ther and become who I ther and become who I ther and become who I want to become.” want to become.” want to become.” want to become.”
“English class is good
for communicating and to read the Bible.”
The value of computer
classes:
““““It gives me more con-
fidence so that I can
run my own business.”
““““I want to have a
certificate so that I
can have a better
job.”
“It would help me to start my career in IT.”
Learntodrive
Jason Every assisted Anchor of Hope Community Development with an inter ac-
�ve business s�mula�on course called the “BEST Game “ for 6 par�cipants. BEST
refers to “ Business, Expenses, Savings, Training.”
Par�cipants learn basic business management principles by running a virtual ven-
ture in the training room, covering topics such as how the alloca�on of capital
affects a business, how to raise profits, the impact of unplanned expenses, the
dangers of selling on credit, selling & nego�a�ng technique, etc.
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EntrepreneurialSkills
Learner’s license
Four of the learners have already passed the
learners license test .
Driving skills
Learner drivers are now learning how to drive .
It is a slow process as the centre does not have
a car which means that the learner drivers are
dependent on private persons to help them
with driving hours. It is however expected that
they will obtain their licenses during 2014.
Classes
Ini�ally it was thought that learners would be
assisted with books and that they would be able
to study on their own, but it soon became appar-
ent that the learners would need some guidance.
The first classes started on 14 May 2013.
The objec�ve of the Driver’s License Programme
is to assist the unemployed jobseekers and those
who wish to apply for be8er jobs in obtaining
their drivers’ licenses.
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Englishandreadingclasses
Anchor of Hope Community Development started in 2012 with English classes
for 16 par�cipants comprising of immigrants from the Congo, Zambia, Zimba-
bwe and a few South Africans that wanted to improve their English. Many of the
par�cipants have decided to join the AET classes to improve their communica-
�on skills in a more structured way. The English classes have thus come to an
end.
Evelyn Lotz is a8ending to reading classes for children to improve their progress
at school. There are currently 6 par�cipant in this programme. These classes
prove to be very fruiAul.
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Finances
Company details Company Registra�on 2012/075712/08
Established 25 April 2012
NPO registra�on 126-036 NPO
PBO registra�on 930040508
Auditors Moore Stephens
Our Board
Chairperson : Ilse Terblanche
Secretary : Liesel (E) du Plessis
Members: Rev Gillie Noeth
Marinda Noeth
1 posi on vacant
We are grateful to our previous chair-
man, Mr Desmond Moore for his lead-
ership and valuable contribu�on during
the founding phase of our company.
The Board comprises of 5 members.
The Directors’ term of office is three
years. We are in the process of ap-
poin�ng another director.
Ourbankingdetails
Account name
Anchor of Hope Community Develop-
ment (NPC)
Account number
408 2222 026
Branch
Absa Retail and Business Bank, Newton
Park, Port Elizabeth
Branch Code
632005
Contact details Anchor of Hope Community Development
Street and postal address
1 Edward Street
Richmond Hill
Port Elizabeth
6001
Contact numbers
Phone: 041 585 3700
Fax: 041 585 3700
E-mail: admin@anchoro:ope.org.za
Website www.anchoro:ope.org.za
Ourfundersandvolunteers
Anchor of Hope Community Development wishes to express its ap-
precia�on to the following funders for their valuable support and
partnership:
♦ The Presbytery of Port Elizabeth , Dutch Reformed Church
♦ Mergon
♦ Dr and Mrs. Steenkamp
♦ Super Airbreak Systems
♦ Coca Cola (purchasing of license which enables Anchor of Hope
Community Development to purchase Level 1 & 2 AET learner
manuals for a third of the price).
♦ Everyone that provided us with equipment and in kind dona-
�ons.
Fundraising efforts have been greatly disadvantaged by the long de-
lays in issuing the NPO cer�ficate and confirma�on of our PBO status.