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Lesedi la Batho Community Centre
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​The Goal
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Ikemele, meaning "to rise up", is a sponsorship program created to empower women to rise above their vulnerable circumstances, living a life of restored hope and strength.​ 
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The Local Situation
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  • 51% of South African women have experienced domestic violence.
  • A woman is killed by her partner every 6 hours, making intimate partner violence the leading cause of death for female homicide victims.
  • Only 1 in 9 rapes are reported, but it is estimated that over 40% of South African women will experience rape in their lifetime.
  • Gender based violence cases have tripled during COVID-19 national lockdowns.
  • Over 30% of black women in South Africa are unemployed.
  • For every R1 a male South African earns, a woman earns 7 cents.

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What the Program Offers
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​Through equipping a woman determined to improve her life with skills training, practical help and psycho-social support, she can become financially independent and in charge of her own decisions.
​The holistic 3 month Ikemele program offers:
  • Skills training
  • Work readiness & life skills
  • Support groups
  • One-on-one counselling sessions
  • Social relief
  • Practical support
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​​After graduation, we connect her to local employment opportunities or help her start a small business.
Meet Lebogang, a Mabopane woman whose life has been turned around with the help of Lesedi la Batho. Today she is employed, purposeful and thriving!

How Sponsorship Works
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​Choose a gift from the list below that speaks to your heart (and budget!)
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Enter the amount you wish to donate, reference Ikemele, and select "Recurring" if you wish to repeat your donation monthly. You'll be led to a secure donation portal using instant EFT's & credit cards. For alternative donation​ methods, please click here.
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We'll add you to the official Ikemele mailing list to receive regular email updates on the group's improvement and successes!


Choose Your Gift
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Donate Here
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 ​​Amount in ZAR     
 ​​Reference     
 ​​Monthly recurring donation     
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  • Our Programs
    • Skills Training
    • Job Placements
    • Social Enterprise Development
    • Community Support
    • Women Empowerment
    • Youth Development
    • Ratanang Day Care Centre
    • Sports
    • Special Projects >
      • Fill-A-Bag Food Parcel Project
      • Kago-Entle: Fair Trade Gifting
  • About Us
    • COVID-19 Response
    • Contact Us
    • Resource Room
  • Blog
  • Get Involved
    • Upcoming Events
    • Volunteers
    • Strategic Partnerships
    • Mission Ambassadors
  • Donate