The Thusangwanageno (Help your brethren) graduates will be at different intersections on a campaign for donations from Friday, 27 November 2020. The volunteers of the organization will be wearing their academic gowns at different intersections starting at Eskia Mphahlele Robots (R80) in Pretoria.
The initiative seeks to assist prospective students that are accepted at any South African institution of higher learning with registration fees and tuition fees.
Since the inception of the initiative, more than 500 students have been assisted with registration and tuition fees. The initiative is targeting to assist 700 students in 2020 – 2021.
Students will also be assisted with stationery that will be needed to start with the academic journey.
Regular workshops will be provided to ensure that students are supported and continuously encouraged in their studies to stay motivated and to ultimately ensure success.
In 2020 the initiative also covered books of learners and donated mini-libraries in various schools.
Through the years, the initiative also assisted more than 80 young people with learners and driver’s licenses.
The founder of Thusangwanageno, John Molepo, said it is essential that we assist prospective students in order for them to achieve their dreams.
“Some students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and cannot afford to pay registration and tuition fees while others are still owing universities huge amounts of money. We saw a need as an organization to assist such individuals and companies to donate to the initiative or adopt students,” he said.
The initiative will run from 27 November until end of January 2020. They are also looking for volunteers to come and be part of this initiative. All covid – 19 precautionary measures will adhere to.
Students and potential donors are requested to visit the website, www.thusangwanageno.oc.za to apply for assistance and assist the initiative.
For those who wish to contribute towards the initiative, the details are as follows:
Youth Empowerment Organisation.
Name of the bank: Nedbank
Account Number: 1158322933
