First and foremost, we wish you and your loved ones well during this challenging season, which has affected every individual, family and business to some extent, and we thank those who've compassionately stepped forward to offer support for our community so far! Lesedi la Batho continues to strive to serve as a beacon of hope and resource in Mabopane, made possible only with the help of our loyal partners and donors.
Keep reading for an update on our current response and activities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic...
our response
- NO MASK, NO ENTRY... Every person on our property must wear a face mask, practice social distancing and use hand sanitiser regularly (provided in every room). Each person must also have their temperature screened before entry.
- All Lesedi la Batho team members have completed WHO online training courses, equipping equip them with trusted information on how to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in our vulnerable community as we gradually resume providing community services.
- Our team has developed an internal COVID-19 Policy which is strictly adhered to by all team members.
- Any person with a body temperature of 38°C and above is identified as a potential COVID-19 patient and not allowed into the premises, and is advised to get tested at the nearest clinic.
- Any person who has gone for a COVID-19 test is not allowed into the premises until their status has been confirmed as negative. If tested positive, they are required to quarantine and produce a positive test before being able to return.
Skills Training
Skills Training courses have resumed at a limited capacity. The following courses are currently offered:
Please note that Entrepreneurship and Baby Health & Childcare are currently NOT offered.
All learners must be between the age of 18-34 years old. Further specifications required as per each course.
Contact us at 081 281 8797 / 081 498 3217 for any further information.
- Computer Literacy (Accredited)
- Sewing & Beading
- Cashier & Merchandising
- Life Skills
Please note that Entrepreneurship and Baby Health & Childcare are currently NOT offered.
All learners must be between the age of 18-34 years old. Further specifications required as per each course.
Contact us at 081 281 8797 / 081 498 3217 for any further information.
our relief efforts
MATERIAL DONATIONS
Lesedi la Batho has been been fortunate to conduct various outreach and social relief services, providing food parcels, hygiene goods, clothing, baby and winter supplies for a total of 502 families! This is only thanks to the support of generous individuals who contributed to our Coronavirus Relief Fund, and the swift and compassionate emergency assistance from new and existing partners.
A special thanks to Brooklyn Methodist Church and Rise Against Hunger Africa for enabling our food distribution, and Rays of Hope, Nupt Bridal, 4C Recruitment, Lombard Insurance Company, and Gereformeerde Kerk Loenen van Echt (Netherlands).
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SUPPORT FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS
Despite lock down measures, we have continued to provide support for vulnerable groups through remote telephonic counselling, intimate support groups, and material donations. These vulnerable groups include survivors of gender-based violence, commercial sex workers, TB/HIV affected, teenage mothers and local youth - all now more vulnerable than ever.
HOMES FOR VULNERABLE WOMEN
Through our outreach initiatives, we are closely connected to cases of families most in need. In August 2020, we incidentally met three different women and their families who all had very different stories but the same urgent need - a roof over their head. Through crowdfunding efforts, we were able to build each family a safe and secure low-cost home, contracted by a local business. Now Astrid*, Margaret* and Refilwe* have the foundation to start anew and improve the outlook of their lives - with the help of our continued support.
*Pseudonyms have been used to protect beneficiary’s identity
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New Partners
Lesedi la Batho secured new partners throughout the pandemic in an effort to urgently empower our community with knowledge and resources to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
With the support of these proactive partnerships, we can collectively beat Covid-19 in the Mabopane community - thank you to our valued sponsors!
- COVID-19 relief efforts
- Protective supplies for the vulnerable
- Preventative COVID-19 education & screening in schools and remote areas
- Support for survivors of gender-based violence - a dire social issue exacerbated by the strains and restrictions of the pandemic.
With the support of these proactive partnerships, we can collectively beat Covid-19 in the Mabopane community - thank you to our valued sponsors!
WATCH: ONE YOUNG WORLD COVID-19 RELIEF FUND FEATURE
public resources
Refer to these official platforms for up-to-date resources and information on COVID-19.
South African Resource Portal
WHO Update Portal for COVID-19
WHO Coronavirus Advice for Public
South African Resource Portal
WHO Update Portal for COVID-19
WHO Coronavirus Advice for Public
