Health. Opportunity. Partnership and Empowerment in Africa NPC

Annual report 2017

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collaboration-corporation Staff of HOPE Africa Contents Notes CEO: Delene Mark Louda Delcarme Mari Lotvonen Sabelo Mashwama Maropeng Moholoa Kholiwe Dlali HOPE Africa highlights 1 Jeanette Dick Ignatius France Archbishop’s Message 2 Thandeka Mashwama Message from the Board and CEO 3 Donna Mcutshenge Bronwyn Damon HOPE Africa overview 4 Nokubonga Tyiwa Leadership Development Programme 5 Ziningi Zwane Phindile Manqele Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme 13 Ndumiso Duze DREAMS 20 Nomusa Zulu Sthembiso Zungu Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) 22 Zodwa Gumede Hands on Health 25 Zodwa Langa WIL Progamme 26 Pasika Kunene Welleminah Mooi TB Management Programme 29 Matsiliso Ntho Special Projects 31 Nomavela Mona Rudzani Ratshimolo Annual Financial Statements 33 Mahlomola Phiri Matshidiso Gabautlwele Dieketseng Lekhotso Faith Nchoboko Motena Jankie Samuel Magoera Bernice Moerane Portia Mateu Timothy Mokgwatjane Zenzile Mabitsela Matshidiso Stuurman Velile Lebatle Nobathembu Mbange Gloria Moshampa Emily October Sinoxolo Delanto Siboleke Martin Nabeelah Shabudien Nwabisa Dasha Pamela Nyakala Aseza Nxengane Boitumelo Motjetje Vuyelwa Ntunzi Lindi Grootboom Silindile Thabede Leadership Development Programme | Programme highlights

DREAMS Siyalingana Sonke 2588 reached through Gender Programme Community mobilisation & Norms 2 361 direct beneficiaries change (Stepping Stones peer 32 900 indirect education programme) beneficiaries Church & Community 318 clients were seen by Mobilisation Process provided psycho social support. 215 direct beneficiaries 25 700 indirect beneficiaries

Special projects 1 500 beneficiaries

Leadership Programme 148 direct beneficiaries 3 700 indirect Work Integrated beneficiaries Learning Programme 300 graduates received workplace experience TB Management 32 graduates found employment Programme 136 NGOs and companies 3824 people screened for TB hosted graduates 7 people tested positive for TB and initiated on treatment 166 people tested for HIV 6 people test positive for HIV and initiated on treatment 29 people referred for STI Management Africa annual report 2017 HOPE

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Archbishop’s message

“Christ alive in us”

<< The Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Patron of HOPE Africa Message from the Board and CEO

Dear Friends, It is my joyful privilege once again to commend HOPE Africa for the wonderful work they do on behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. HOPE Africa, is the vehicle through which individuals and Board of Directors We are immensely blessed by their ministry and are grateful to God for their leadership. The theme of this report – “Christ alive in us” – truly communities experience practically and in tangible ways the vision Chairperson: Revd Canon Dr Vicentia Kgabe reflects HOPE Africa’s objectives and activities, and its efforts remain directed at eradicating poverty, pursued through programmes that focus and mission of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Through the Liaison Bishop: The Rt Revd Margaret Vertue on capacity building, education and training, health care and empowering women and youth. everyday engagement of communities in our outreach programmes, CEO: Canon Delene Mark we allow the communities to feel the love of God and thereby bring Our Province commemorated and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood last year. We are grateful Revd Linea Haufiku to HOPE Africa and Bishop Margaret Vertue for putting together a team that organised a women’s clergy conference to mark this important Christ alive in us as the church. The Very Revd Advent Dlamini milestone in our church. The 2017 year has been one of much growth in the organisation as Ms Kokela Siqendu Ms Lurdes Macie The partnership between HOPE Africa and the College of the Transfiguration enables the facilitation of the Poverty and Development Course at we have taken the responsibility of implementing large international our seminary. Part of the course included an exciting exposure visit to the Dioceses of False Bay, Cape Town and Saldanha Bay. donor aid programmes in partnership with USAID, Family Health Mr Thapelo Mabule International (FHI) 360, Global fund and the National Religious Mr Craig Stewart The organisation continues to work with survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, with men and boys, as well as with church leaders. Association for Social Development (NRASD), as well as with the Dr Lungi Mafanya HOPE Africa also supported the “Precious in God’s Eyes” Campaign which was championed by the Anglican Communion to mark the 16 Days South African Government through the National Skills Fund. Ms Rosalie Manning of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. HOPE Africa continues to emphasise walking alongside Dioceses Ms Kediketshe Maponyane This annual report also shares the amazing stories of transformation from the Work Integrated Learning programme, the Determined Resilient and addressing issues of leadership and capacity building in order Empowered AIDS-free Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) girl child programme and the TB Management Programme. We are truly grateful to the National Skills Fund, Family Health International 360 and the National Religious Association for Social Development for enabling the church that Dioceses may be fully involved in God’s mission through their to be a strategic partner in development. local strategic social development programmes that are aligned with the vision of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. We are My dear friends, I again invite you to join me in congratulating HOPE Africa’s staff and their CEO, Canon Delene Mark, for their sterling work in grateful to the partnership with USPG that enables the leadership 2017. On behalf of ACSA, I also commend and applaud the Board of Directors and its chair, the Revd Canon Dr Vicentia Kgabe, for providing and capacity building programme. leadership, accountability and governance. Lastly, thank you to our donors, partners, volunteers and friends for all their support and prayers. As the board and staff, we are confident that the organisation has We thank God for enabling HOPE Africa to impact the lives of many people through its intervention. We are proud of its 17 years of experience appropriate governance mechanisms and implementation policies in development work. and systems in place to ensure effective programme delivery. Yours in the Service of Christ, Board members in action As we commend this 2017 annual report to you, we express our gratitude to the Anglican Church of Southern Africa for your support, through the patronage of Archbishop Thabo and the support of the provincial offices. We are ever thankful for the involvement of Mr Rob Rogerson in providing oversight within the audit committee. We thank all donors and partners who enable the organisation to make a tangible Africa annual report 2017 difference in the lives of communities in Southern Africa. Finally, we Africa annual report 2017

HOPE thank all members of the board, staff and external consultants, who HOPE work tirelessly to bring hope and healing in our world. 2 3 Peace and Blessings HOPE Africa | Overview Leadership Development Programme | Programme highlights

Health Opportunity Partnership Empowerment The focus on leadership development stems from the belief that by inspiring and equipping leaders and (HOPE) in Africa is a social development programme HOPE Africa’s mandate is: lay leaders within churches, the impact within the churches where they are placed as well as any churches of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). It ◗◗ To promote and implement poverty alleviation they may come into contact with in future would have a sustained focus on improvement and development. programmes within Anglican churches and church was created to enhance the work of the church in structures, encouraging church members to reach out to living out God’s mission in the world. HOPE Africa, a the community; Leadership development includes the opportunity to engage in Leadership Development and Capacity Building have shown to the Poverty and Development course which provides the basis for provide longer-term sustainable change and is therefore crucial in South African Non-Profit Company (NPC), registered ◗◗ To challenge inequality, injustice, disempowerment and discrimination; development work in any community; the Church and Community any programme we undertake, whether at an individual parish level, Diocesan level or Provincial level. It is in the building of relationships with the Department of Social Development in South ◗◗ To ensure that the poor and marginalised are able to Mobilisation Process (CCMP), which allows for church and and common understanding that true change becomes a reality. Africa as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), and has a access government services that are aimed at improved community engagement and offers the opportunity to undertake living conditions; a project or programme best suited to the needs and wants of The process used to start engagements within each Diocese, has BBBEE Level 1 status. The organisation is governed ◗◗ To encourage the church to be an active role player in the each particular community; and being offered support when usually included discussions with Diocesan Bishops to gain an by a Board of Directors whose composition is a team development of policies that address poverty, inequality undertaking strategic planning and development processes within understanding of their vision for their Diocese. HOPE Africa then offers and injustice; their constituencies. various strategies to gain a broader understanding of the Diocese of individuals with diverse skills and capabilities such as Diocesan Profiling; inviting leadership to training and capacity ◗◗ To encourage the church to be involved in public witness The focus of the leadership programme is: Diocesan Capacity building sessions; Strategic Planning sessions for the Diocese as a from Dioceses within the ACSA. The Board is elected through public campaigns; and Building, the Diocesan Training Programme and the CoTT exposure whole or for specific institutions within the Diocese or doing site visits ◗ visit. The desired outcomes of the leadership programme is for by majority vote at the Annual General Meeting of ◗ To work in partnership with the public and private to existing projects identified by the Diocese. These engagements sector on programmes that are aimed at sustainable lay leaders and clergy to respond to become agents of change, the organisation. offer opportunities for partnering in specific areas of development or development and ensuring the dignity of all people. community transformation and catalysts of development. in institutional strengthening in a more sustainable manner. Capacity building is offered to Dioceses and church institutions to A Diocese, parish or individual is able to engage with HOPE Africa continue engagement after initial training has been provided. This in a number of ways. The first would be through the Diocesan process strengthens the interventions undertaken by Dioceses engagement process described above; or it may be by attending Health Opportunity and assists them in prioritising their programmes. HOPE Africa a course relevant to an interest held; participating in a campaign walks alongside Dioceses, offering continual support, advice and supported or initiated by HOPE Africa or affiliations or bodies to guidance and assisting in the mobilisation of resources to support which it belongs; or by donating to any of the programmes or ◗◗ HIV and Aids ◗◗ Work placement these interventions. projects which we support financially or in kind. ◗◗ TB ◗◗ Internships ◗◗ Malaria ◗◗ Education and training ◗◗ STI’s ◗◗ Food security Empowering communities through integral mission Empowerment Partnership

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Africa annual report 2017 ◗◗ Unemployed ◗◗ Civil society Africa annual report 2017 ◗◗ Rural ◗◗ Anglican Development Agencies Bishop Ellinah Wamukoya with Davidson Solanki and Tim Harford HOPE Davidson Solanki from USPG and Bishop Adam Taaso - engaging HOPE ◗ ◗ from USPG meeting to dicuss the viability of work in The Diocese ◗ Leadership ◗ Local communities on project impact 4 of Swaziland 5 Programme highlights | Leadership Development Programme Leadership Development Programme | Programme highlights

Poverty & Development Course Mother’s Union Conference The Poverty and Development training was held with 35 delegates Interventions in ACSA The Provincial Mothers Union invited HOPE Africa to facilitate from the Dioceses of Pretoria, St. Mark, Christ the King, Highveld their strategic planning session. We were excited to work with the and Mpumalanga. Delegates now have a greater understanding Mothers Union because their priorities include CCMP and Gender- and knowledge about holistic ministry and the impact it can Based Violence. Diocese of Christ the King have on society. We hope that church leaders and members will continue with development work in their respective churches and DREAMS Poverty & Development Course; Visioning communities. Work Integrated Learning Good governance support; Gender sensitisation; Stop Human Trafficking

Diocese of Highveld Poverty & Development course Healing of Memories workshop; Stop Human Trafficking Diocese of Free State 21 01 02 – Agriculture & TB Management 20 Work Integrated Learning; Agribusiness Training Poverty a Development course; 03 19 Stop Human Trafficking Diocese of Johannesburg 04 Strategic Planning; 18 Survivor Mapping, Gender CCMP; Food security Coordinators Conference 05 17 Poverty & Development course participants with Diocese of St. Mark Bishop the Evangelist Diocese of Kahlamba Poverty & 16 06 Work Integrated Reflection from participant: Development Learning I will forever be grateful to my Diocesan Bishop for giving me Course and others an amazing opportunity to attend HOPE Africa’s 15 07 The Basic Agriculture and Agribusiness training was conducted Poverty and Development Course. There is a lot that we can Diocese of Pretoria with a group of aspiring farming entrepreneurs in the Diocese of learn from HOPE Africa, especially about practical ways to Poverty & Development CCMP; Hands on health; Namibia at the Onekwaya Church and Conference centre. The group eradicate poverty as well as the church’s vision and mission. course 14 08 SGBV faced different challenges and the training was used to introduce or improve good planning techniques, decision-making strategies The course enabled me to practically achieve my goals in and personal well-being. The training also looked at how to keep the work that I do as a coordinator of the Homeless Ministry 13 09 businesses competitive and sustainable. Three main aspects were within the Pretoria CBD. Diocese of Port Elizabeth 12 10 focused on, namely, crop husbandry, animal husbandry and building Work Integrated Learning 11 I will definitely try and educate homeless persons and other Diocese of Mbhasha an agricultural business. The intention of the training was to shift civil society groups that I work with about how to achieve Work Integrated Learning participants’ approaches to farming methodologies to facilitate one’s vision and mission within a project or a program, and Provincial Mothers Union increased production. The workshop concluded with participants on tackling conflict within the various organisations as we Strategic Planning Diocese of Mphumalanga pledging their revived commitment to return to the homesteads learnt a lot on conflict management during the poverty and Poverty and Development course and try out some of the techniques learnt and to work closely with development course. Diocese of Namibia the convent as a “centre of agricultural demonstration” especially Once again, I want to say thank you to HOPE Africa for such Visioning; Agricultural training; when it comes to orchard and vegetable farming. Certificates of participation were awarded by the Bishop , the Diocesan a wonderful course. institutional strengthening Poverty & Development Course; Visioning Bishop and farming tools and equipment were also presented to

Africa annual report 2017 Stay blessed! Africa annual report 2017 Diocese of Mthatha the participants. by the Bishop. Bishop Luke thanked HOPE Africa Albert A Wright. for the generous support to the Diocese through this project and HOPE Work Integrated Learning HOPE for journeying with the Diocese in this critical ministry of socio- DIOCESE OF PRETORIA. 6 economic justice and food security. 7 Programme highlights | Leadership Development Programme Leadership Development Programme | Programme highlights C. COTT Exposure Visit 25 Final year CoTT students visited various community projects in the greater Western cape to add a practical dimension to the knowledge gained during the Leadership course. Projects included the OWL Haven shelter, Fikelela Children’s Home, Holiday Clubs, Abigail Women’s Movement, and Sweet Home Farm. The visit also included meeting with Braehead staff and a visit to Bishopscourt.

Gender sensitisation workshop Fikelela Children’s Home

Story Story #1 #2 Lethwayinkosi Ndwandwe The work that they are doing there touched my heart. Most of My most valuable learning was the exposure vulnerability and increase efficiency. I have learnt that it the projects initiators saw the need, asked themselves what to community development and empowerment is possible for members of different faith traditions and they could do, and then started doing something. Most of projects that the Diocese of False Bay is currently different structures in community leadership to live and In the exposure visit to Cape Town, particularly in the diocese people today just wait for government to do something for involved in. Development in action differs a bit from theory approach each other with openness and respect, to share of False Bay I learned a lot about the practicality of what we them. That means they never see themselves as the agents as you encounter real people getting their hands dirty their vision for sustainable livelihoods. They can come normally learn in theory. of their change. I think in the diocese or parish that I will be after years of perseverance at times in seemingly hopeless together and confront the painful conflicts in their history I learned that development starts from what you have. At placed, I will try by all means to motivate or empower people situations. and overcome theological misconceptions. Masikhanye food garden they used their own assets first that they can do something for themselves. I have learned that it might be difficult for an outsider to come There are quite a few ways in which I would try and use what before they looked for the external help. They used the land Hope Africa is a good wing in motivating and opening the into a particular community with the aim of development I have learnt in this exposure trip. In communities where at their homes, the school’s land, and their own tools in eyes of people that they have potential to make things although it is possible. It seems as if development occurs religion has sometimes brought more hatred than love, more doing the work. They then went to agriculture asking for help, happen. when those involved are actually part of the community and conflict than collaboration, the contextual Bible studies offers and now have a big well fenced garden, and they never go being present in the midst of their challenges to hear their a way for people to voice their concerns and experiences. I hungry because they use their potential. stories, get to understand the core causes of their problems. hope that will be my tool for reconciliation and hope for a I have learnt that people transcend their religious differences better inclusive community. Another one would be trying to This experience enabled me to gain an insight I learnt that a project that does not initiate dialogue and learn to respect and live with others without losing their initiate dialogue on how people can better their homes or in how the church co-works with other between the beneficiaries and project agents own identity. even build stronger ones, based on what I observed at the community structures, such as government and will potentially be ineffective as it will not have a Warehouse Trust. other NGO`s. communication base from which to keep the project For me Fikelela is one of the most inspiring stories of development projects. Where the collaboration of various Sizwe Ngcobo Sthembiso Mbatha contextualised. sectors from private to government are involved to lessen Simon Seteso Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE

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change and accept change. These gifts from God – together with Celebrating 25 years of love and compassion – enable progress. God is not stuck in the past, rooted to the spot, as it were, in Biblical times. God is here today, the mother and father of all, fervently Women in Ordination! hoping we take the fairest and most sensible decisions in our everchanging world. An intrinsic part of the gender programme was to celebrate the Anglican Church of Southern Africa’s 25th anniversary of the ordination of women to the priesthood. PLEDGE We will, promote, normalise and regularise inclusive practices across our organisations, policies, structures, and hierarchy. A conference was held in Gauteng, from 25 – 27

September with 120 female clergy and leaders from all 29 ACSA Excerpts from: Writing Faith – My ongoing Hisham Photo: Sumaya We will continue to strive for both gender equality and gender Dioceses within South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Angola, Namibia journey – Betty Govinden equity in ACSA. and Mozambique, and sought to: Excerpts from Archbishop Emeritus We will work toward universally set minimum basic standards At a collective level, given our past history, memory, remembering ◗◗ Commemorate the years of struggle leading up to the first and criteria for levels of education and skills required for and testimony are important at this moment in South Africa. The Desmond Tutu’s message of support, ordinations of women to the priesthood in 1992; deacons, priests and bishops. ◗◗ Celebrate the anniversary as a victory over exclusion, inequality Truth and Reconciliation Commission valued testimony. More South Africa June 2017 gestures, acts – some less significant and extraordinary than We will prioritise theological education and formation and and injustice in the church; There is no space for prejudice or discrimination in God’s family. ensure continuous education, training, development and ◗◗ Cry over the continued exclusion, inequality and injustice that others - are necessary, alongside and against official memory, as Yet, in 1992, when we voted to include women in the ranks of the mentoring of Deacons, priests and bishops, for our church remains in the leadership, structures and practices of the church; we recall the past and build for the future in different ways. We Anglican priesthood in Southern Africa, it was by no means a cut ◗◗ Critically consider the nature of these practices and how they also need to remember, because at different historic moments, and dried decision. Indeed, at the previous synod the proposal had to have a leadership that is fully equipped to deliver God’s continue to marginalise women; and to with new learnings, sensitivities, identities, we remember been – very painfully – defeated. mission holistically in our society. ◗◗ Commit to working collaboratively for the transformation of differently; we look at the past with different eyes and grasp the Twenty-five years later, the sky is still showing no signs of falling on We commit to the use of affirming and inclusive language, church structures and practices to truly become an inclusive import of our experiences as if for the first time. our heads. when teaching about God and about human beings. and life-giving church. But while I testify with thankfulness for my own opportunities Quite the opposite: Our clergy have been significantly enriched by Never keep silent. Trust women. Work for equity at This celebration noted the richness of diversity and experience that and experiences to grow through writing I should like to end with opening our doors to a wider pool of talent; our community has women in ordained ministry had brought to the Anglican Church every level. Be prepared to become leaders an excerpt from my reflections written a long time ago - at the been enriched through knowing that men and women are of equal in Southern Africa. This has also contributed to the strengthened time of the launch of our first book Women Hold Up Half the worth in God’s eyes; and our society has been enriched through the response of the church with respect to Sexual and Gender-Based I am happy with the outcomes it motivated me to be Sky edited by Denise Ackerman, Emma Mashinini and Jonathan unstitching of regulated discrimination – as it benefitted from the Violence (SGBV) and the way in which the church is able to respond more open for change and take my rightful role as a unstitching of apartheid. with compassion to victims of these abuses. The celebration of the Draper [1991]: women priest and not to stand back and allow others 25 years of women in ordination will continue until September 2018. … we need to remember that there are many women who And, certainly, we celebrate the potential of women leaders to do to take leadership roles but that I must avail myself a more considerate job – a better job – than history records that Participants stories can be found at the following link: https://web. do not have the time nor the access to opportunities for to take leadership roles men have done. facebook.com/ACSA-25th-Anniversary-of-Women-Ordination-to- writing and reading in the way that some of are accustomed the-Priesthood-227667387641081/?_rdc=1&_rdr to. There are thousands of women out there - landless, We thank God for equipping us with the means to evolve our thinking; I was happy to learn how prior 1992 clergy women for open, inquisitive, reasoning minds that can be persuaded to HOPE Africa is thankful to all the sponsors, donors and friends illiterate, untrained - who are writing with their bodies. They were treated. We see a lot of improvement. who have made this conference possible, particularly Trinity Wall are writing against the inscriptions and marks of apartheid Street, the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Archbishop Thabo and oppression that they bear on their bodies and in their Makgoba’s Development Trust, individual Dioceses and clergy. spirits in different ways. They are writing with their strength and their silence…they are writing with their actions… their fearless voices. These are the women…living under the heat of the sun, struggling to be sun again, who are ‘holding up half the sky’…This book, I believe, is dedicated to them. (Govinden 1991b) It is sometimes pointed out that Jesus never wrote a book. One of the things that struck me when I saw Mel Gibson’s controversial film, The Passion Of Christ, was the stripes - the innumerable Africa annual report 2017 markings, latticed, criss-crossing - on the Body. The body of Africa annual report 2017

HOPE Jesus was a living script - there was writing all over…there were HOPE signs [in the Derridean sense] ….and they were composed in 10 Betty Govinden with scarf, seen with conference delegates Blood…the Sacrament of Word made Flesh… Conference delegates Delegates engaging in discussion 11 Programme highlights | Leadership Development Programme Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme | Programme highlights

The Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme aims to empower survivors of sexual and gender-based violence Reflecting on past and questions to ponder (SGBV) and focuses on building the capacity of faith leaders and church organisations to address gender The Rt Revd Margaret B. Vertue, Bishop of False Bay and Hope Africa Liaison Bishop imbalance and SGBV in their communities.

It was indeed a privilege and honour to be part of the conference and celebrations last September of the Ordination of Women to the The programme seeks to mobilise and support the local faith sector to become active role players in addressing gender inequality as well Priesthood in ACSA, particularly as Wilma Jakobsen had made the as sexual and gender-based violence through capacity strengthening, the facilitation of community conversations, education, networking pilgrimage from the USA to be with us. and awareness raising. After Grahamstown, Wilma and I were the next to be ordained in the then Diocese of Cape Town. Women clergy from every Diocese The past year has seen the collective VOICE of the faith sector, survivors and individuals who refuse to accept SBGV as the accepted norm in ACSA were represented as also leading lay women who were INCREASE in volume. Survivors have learnt how to share their personal stories to raise awareness about the scourge of violence against part of the ‘‘struggle” towards the Ordination of Women, as also women and children. These sad and painful stories can no longer be ignored. international guests.

It was particularly special for me and a humbling experience, Bishop Margaret Vertue and Revd. Wilma Jakobsen to preach at PSC on the actual day of our Ordination by then Archbishop Desmond Tutu in St George the Martyr Cathedral, being 29 September 1992. We will never forget the day. It was a weekday, We need to be asking ourselves, how intentional are we about it was pouring with rain and the Cathedral bells were joyously raising up and encouraging more and younger women to consider ringing. God willing, Wilma and I will be making a thirty day retreat whether they are called to the ordained ministry. Are we conscious this coming July at Saint Raphaela Mary Center, in Haverford, PA. of gender sensitisation issues and inclusive language? Why do we find it uncomfortable to not call our male counterparts `Father’ and The conference was running simultaneously with the Synod of not “Revd” as we do our women colleagues? Do we consciously Bishops, so I was not in attendance the whole time. It was a truly groom clergy and lay women for middle management and senior ‘Ubuntu” experience, where our humanity as women clergy was positions in the church? bound together: I Am Because You Are. There was much that was positive and wonderful about the conference. For the pockets I thank God for the big hearts of our male and female clergy who of time that I was there, it was sad to observe that some of the fully embrace the ordination of women. We enter the next twenty clergy did not feel free to really express how they felt and how they five years of the Ordination of Women with strong determination to experienced ministry as a woman. It was almost as they expected leave a better legacy for the next generation of the church. Together someone more senior to give them permission to speak or to speak we need to stand up for the rights of women. on their behalf. They have not found their voices as women clergy; I sincerely thank Hope Africa and the organising team for a they live in the shadow of their male counterparts. necessary and blessed conference.

Excerpts from Dr. Mamphela Ramphele’s sermon Following the conference, Mamphela Ramphele gave a powerful sermon to the Diocese of False Bay at their synod. Excerpts of this sermon have been included here: Twenty-five years ago, the then undivided Diocese of Cape Town, ordained the first women priests: Margaret Vertue and Wilma Jacobsen. Today we celebrate Bishop Margaret’s presiding over the second Synod of the Diocese of False Bay. We have come a long way, but we Healing Memories have a very long way to go still. It is not often that SGBV survivors are given the opportunity to Today women are again being called to lead the healing of our nation. We have to break the silence over the wounds of humiliation that engage in a facilitated healing process. With the assistance of the the legacy, and continuing racist patriarchal system has, and is inflicting on all of us. Women are called to bring their feminine empathy Institute for Healing of Memories, HOPE Africa was able to offer this and sympathy to end the cycle of humiliation and violence. opportunity to 15 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence Women priests need to connect more effectively with, and help Mothers Unions and Women Federations, to break the silence about in Bredasdorp last year. The workshop enabled survivors to gain a gender-based violence in their homes and communities. With such support women in our church could become more effective wounded better understanding of themselves and each other in a safe and healers and run community level ministries of healing broken homes. Women as mothers need to be helped to nurture girls and boys supportive space with guidance from expert facilitators. They were into becoming more confident informed citizens of a gender equal democracy. gently helped to confront personal suffering, sources of alienation

Africa annual report 2017 Male priests need to challenge the toxic masculine culture in our nation. Men need to challenge the idea of manhood as being defined and misunderstanding. While the support provided has yielded Africa annual report 2017 by dominance over women and children. Healing men’s humiliation in a white male dominated society is essential to stopping the great benefit to these participants, there is a long way to go as HOPE HOPE carnage in our homes and communities. there has been an increase in numbers of persons attending the Institute for the Healing of Memories facilitation team with 12 Mamphela Ramphele ReimagineSA 29/8/2017 support groups in this region. Thandeka in Arniston 13 Programme highlights | Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme | Programme highlights Consultation at Bishopscourt

HOPE Africa took part in a consultation that was graciously hosted by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba at Bishopscourt. Participants at this meeting reflected on the escalating violence against women and children in South Africa, as well as how individuals and civil society organisation could contribute to end the violence on women and children. The following are some of the outcomes of this meeting: ◗◗ Use sacred text to teach people about the dignity of women and children ◗◗ Advocacy - take the necessary steps to raise awareness i.e. bring men and women together to courageously talk about the challenges of gender violence. ◗◗ Create safe spaces in Churches, Mosques and Synagogues for women and girls to receive counselling and pastoral care. ◗◗ Form meaningful partnerships that will promote the dignity of women and children. Mother Union marching Participants in a group discussion One of the guest speakers talking about culture and the role of men MEN and BOYS for change The Mati Seed Grant has provided the necessary boost to assist under the theme “God’s purpose for a man in the context of sexual ‘Wathint’ abafazi, wathint’mbokodo!’ When you strike a woman, HOPE Africa in engaging with ecumenical leaders in the Cape and gender-based violence”. The dialogue was attended by 36 you strike a rock! These words from a famous South African Agulhas region in the Western Cape around gender sensitisation. The participants between the ages of 13 – 45 years of age. Contextual resistance song were echoed by the Mothers Union in the partnership also enabled us to arrange a march to commemorate bible studies enabled participants to discuss the following themes: Diocese of Cape Town as they marched through the streets of the brutal murder of Anene Booysens in the region. More recently we ◗◗ Sexual Violence have hosted a Men’s focus group discussion using the Contextual Cape Town. The march followed a spate of numerous femicide ◗◗ Human sexuality incidences across the City of Cape Town. Bible Study Manual on Transformative Masculinity and One Man ◗ Can manual from Sonke Gender Justice. ◗ Challenging popular interpretation of masculinity Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the keynote speaker at St. George’s ◗◗ Recognising diverse male sexualities and challenging gender- Cathedral, spoke against the scourge of violence against women The participants in the focus group discussion expressed the need based violence and children. He called upon representatives of various faiths to have regular workshops around these issues and were grateful to ◗◗ When men drunk with power make decisions and Civil Society Organisations to engage in national dialogue have an opportunity to listen and learn from each other. ◗◗ Culture and the role of man in society to identify ways to end the violence. Amadoda eBuhlanthi One participant remarked that “this initiative is not only good for HOPE Africa partnered with the Anglican Youth Fellowship (AYF) us men but it is also good for women. It is an initiative for us men Top right: A mother speaking out! in the Diocese of Cape Town to facilitate a dialogue with men to stop the abuse of women and children while also creating a and boys. The dialogue took place at Holy Cross parish - Nyanga Bottom left and right: Mothers Union March participants network of men to help each other”. Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE A participant saying men should be mindful of advice they give to others Bible study group discussions in progress 14 as some may take it seriously as demonstrated in the Tamar story 15 Programme highlights | Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme | Programme highlights

“Waiting to Speak” No One Heard My Voice! Gender Coordinators Conference Putting my feelings into words In March and April 2017, HOPE Africa conducted a survivor needs It’s my way of releasing the pain HOPE Africa hosted the annual ACSA Gender Coordinators’ conference in Johannesburg. The conference was attended by 33 delegates from research mapping and produced a “Waiting to Speak” report on the Friends ask...Why relive the past 24 dioceses and 3 provincial organisations. findings of the research. The study was conducted in the Gauteng Where there’s nothing to gain The conference enabled HOPE Africa to highlight the critical role of the local church in ending sexual and gender-based violence. Province of South Africa. This research focused on the views of A survivor of sexual and gender-based violence graciously shared her personal experience with the delegates. The delegates committed young and older women regarding the ongoing sexual and physical I remember in my childhood days themselves to towards a safe and equal society for all. violence perpetrated against women and the role of the church in Feeling I didn’t have a choice (not) addressing violence against women. The study was conducted And through all my screaming in focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) No one heard my voice with a total of 78 women. The findings will enable HOPE Africa to do the following: So much heartache back then ◗◗ Give a voice to the survivors of sexual and physical violence Watching my life fall apart against women and children The only way to survive ◗◗ Support the survivors in their journey towards healing Was by shutting my heart ◗◗ Strengthen and modify the church’s approach when confronting violence against women and children I remember asking God ◗◗ Involvement of the church leadership in advocacy work and Please help me forget the past public witness He didn’t answer my prayers And life went so fast

So here I am in the present Living life day by day Gender Conference – Thandeka Mashwama Bishop Margaret Vertue Nothing has really changed Still can’t find my way

How can I make them understand That what I feel is not a choice As I try to let go of pain By letting others hear my voice.

xxx Thembeka.... # Survivors voice..

Delegates observing Thursdays in Black Campaign - Towards a Gender Conference delegates world without rape and violence Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE

16 Gender Conference presenter Women clergy discussing some of the challenges confronting them 17 Programme highlights | Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme Siyalingana Sonke Gender Programme | Programme highlights Stop Human Trafficking Awareness Workshops Gender Sensitisation Human trafficking is a global crime affecting countless victims around the world - yet its actual scope Following a very successful gender conference in June, HOPE Africa was involved in sensitizing dioceses, parishes, provincial bodies around sexual and gender-based violence. The below tabled provide of the gender sensitization: remains a mystery. Human traffickers trick, transport, trap and use victims for their own selfish gains. Parish/ Diocese/ Institution Target Group Topic(s) Covered Diocese of False Bay 100 confirmation camp delegates Sexual & Gender Based Violence and STOP HOPE Africa facilitated the STOP Human Trafficking awareness involved in the following: Human Trafficking College of the Transfiguration 25 students during their Exposure Visit Sexual & Gender Based Violence and STOP workshops at the Simon of Cyrene Anglican Church and St Paul’s ◗◗ Prevention of trafficking in persons Anglican Church. Human Trafficking ◗◗ Protection of victims of human trafficking Diocese of Lesotho 400 young people attending their Sexual & Gender Based Violence, Gender These workshops focused on: what human trafficking is, how people ◗◗ Prosecution of trafficking offenders get trafficked, the signs to look out for and what people can do to annual youth conference Norms and Gender Fish Bowl help. The participants of these workshops were encouraged to be HOPE Africa remains committed to educating communities about St Mary’s Church – Woodstock (Diocese Parishioners in a Eucharist Service Sexual and Gender Based Violence the dangers and signs of human trafficking. The need to address of Cape Town) and raise awareness on human trafficking remains high. Holy Spirit and All Saints (Diocese of 35 young people Gender roles, How violence is learnt, identifying False Bay) violence they experienced and violence they inflicted on others and understanding the St Paul’s Anglican notion of consent Church – Phillippi Simon of Cyrene Diocese of Zululand 70 clergy attending the clergy school Presentations of the DREAMS programme Anglican Church – Diocese of False Bay which seeks to reduce gender-based violence Rosemore and the risk of HIV among adolescent girls and 46 participants Diocese of George young women 33 participants The HOPE Africa Board Chairperson, Rev Dr Vicentia Kgabe, represented ACSA and HOPE Africa during a live radio interview on Power FM radio station. Power Perspective is a slot on the radio station that covers topical issues affecting South Africans in general. The interview created awareness around the 16 Days of Activism campaign against abuse of women and children. It sought to seek the church’s response to victims of GBV and how we could empower our congregations to address these issues.

Actors performing the Worst of Both Worlds - a show about human trafficking

Participants in a group discussion Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE

18 16 Days of activism - supporting Diocesan initiatives 19 Programme highlights | DREAMS DREAMS | Programme highlights Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-free Emadwaleni group initiating an income generating activity

Ten women, aged 35 and above in the Emadwaleni area were inspired to do hand craft to support their families after going through the Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) Stepping Stones Peer education program. Hand craft keeps the group occupied in an income generating activity which has boosted household incomes in Emadwaleni, a rural community characterized by high levels of unemployment and poverty. HOPE Africa in partnership with the Diocese of Zululand’s Masinakekelane Development Agency implements the Determined Resilient Empowered AIDS-free Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) girl child programme in the Umkhanyakude district municipality. The programme aims to reduce gender-based violence (GBV) and the risk of HIV among Adolescent Girls & Young Women (AGYW).

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youth participated in the stepping 2 588 stones peer education programme individuals received Psycho Social Support facilitated by HOPE Africa 318 from HOPE Africa

What is Stepping Stones? Lesson Topics A. Let’s Communicate. Stepping Stones is a workshop series designed as a tool to help promote sexual health, improve psychological well-being B. How We Act and prevent HIV. The workshops address questions of gender, C. Sex and love sexuality, HIV/AIDS, gender violence, communication and D. Conception and Contraception relationship skills. In doing so they recognize that our sexual E. HIV lives are embedded in a broader context of our relationships with our partners, families and the community or society in F. Safer Sex and Caring in a time of AIDS A story of young woman affected by gender-based violence and the impact the psycho social support which we live. G. Gender Violence aspect of the DREAMS programme H. Let’s support Ourselves I. Let’s assert Ourselves J. Let’s Look Deeper Psychosocial support assists family to heal Sindi*, an 11-year old primary school learner was sexually abused by her father in November 2017, and she shared that it happened when she went to visit her father at his home. Her father had openly told his family about his HIV-positive status and had Multi-Drug Resistant (MDR) TB. After the sexual abuse, Sindi informed her mother, who took her to the clinic and reported the case to the police. The police took over and sent Sindi for forensic assessment which confirmed that she was indeed raped. Her mother then decided to confront Sindi’s father over the phone but he denied everything and said that Sindi was probably already sexually active and was looking for someone to blame. The day after the confrontation, her father committed suicide. Sindi was referred for psycho social support and attended the first session with her mother, who also seemed very depressed by the

Africa annual report 2017 situation. During the session, Sindi shared that she wanted to take her life as well and she feels bad seeing her mother stressed in this way. Africa annual report 2017

HOPE After the fourth session, she was no longer suicidal and did not have the fears she presented in her first session. She understood that her HOPE father’s decision to take his life was not her fault, as she stated: “I think my father took his life because he was afraid to go to jail”. Sindi’s 20 21 mother received counselling as well. Programme highlights | Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) | Programme highlights

Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) or Umoja (a Swahili word meaning – togetherness) is about giving the local church a vision for their community. Through Bible studies and interactive activities, Case CCMP is about enthusing and empowering the church to go out into the community and help people study identify and address their needs with their own resources. Diocese of Zululand The CCMP facilitators of St. Cyprian’s - Nkandla in the Diocese of Zululand have come up with creative ways of empowering one another. They decided to start beadwork projects at their homes and come together once a week to do CCMP HOPE Africa facilitated the CCMP envisioning workshop in the Far Eastern Free State Archdeaconry of the Diocese of the Free State and Bible Study. They also use this opportunity to sell their creative work among each other and to community members. It is also in the West Archdeaconry of the Diocese of Swaziland. The Dioceses of Lesotho and Zululand continue to implement CCMP. HOPE Africa is here that people share patterns and ideas and help those that are struggling. Before the group started the beadwork project, grateful to the CCMP Facilitators in Lesotho and Zululand for the work they do in these dioceses. everybody was just busy in their own food gardens. There was no time to sit with neighbours and share experiences, joys and trials that affect their households. It has also been helpful that they are able to talk to one another about their problems and together find solutions. They bring extra income which enables them to better provide for their families. The group has recently Case started to transfer their skills to women of surrounding villages. In turn, they have also started receiving a new skill from one study of these villages. They are currently being taught how to make wonder bags. This is definitely a win-win situation. Diocese of Zululand: Youth plenty of land that was not utilised to its full potential. A committee was formed, and the group of 9 young people involved in Agriculture started preparing the land for crop production. The parish When Nontokozo Buthelezi attended CCMP training she had has approximately 10 hectares of land that is currently used little idea that her knowledge and skill would inspire a group for crops i.e. maize and beans. The group decided to also of young people from her parish to start a vegetable and produce butternut, cabbages and potatoes on the grounds maize garden at their parish – St. Stephen’s Mahlabatini. of the rectory, since it is fenced. Many young people in Nontokozo’s community have finished They now provide fresh produce to St Mary’s Hospital, school and were just sitting at home with no prospect to Nkonjeni, on a monthly basis. They also enjoy much needed further their education and chances of finding formal support from local street vendors. The group also use some employment very slim. of the fresh produce for personal consumption. The funds The CCMP training on Resource Mobilisation enabled the from the sales enable the group to purchase seeds, manure St Stephen youth to look at what resources they have and small implements. Some of the funds are also used to available in order to start a small business. The parish has pay stipends to the 9-young people working in the field.

A participant demonstrating her Jenny being taught how to weave by Ekwandeni participant with her weaving skills a participant handiwork Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE CCMP young people food garden Diocese of Zululand – Food gardens in Ekwandeni 22 23 Programme highlights | Church and Community Mobilisation Process (CCMP) Hands on Health Programme | Programme highlights

HOPE Africa in partnership the St. James Mission Hospital implements the Hands on Health Programme. Case Hands on Health is a process of community SALT (Stimulate, Appreciate, Listen/Learn, Transfer) visits and study conversations which encourages members of the community to take control and charge of their health, Diocese of Lesotho wellness and destiny. Before CCMP, Rev. Thomas Ntsiniyi of St. Michael’s Parish, Mokhotlong, Diocese of Lesotho was just involved in the parish life, not concentrating on the communities around him. CCMP changed the way he interacted with his parish, The hospital established a Steering Committee to oversee the programme in 2017. This resulted in one Community Engagement taking outstations and the surrounding communities. During one of the CCMP training sessions, members of his parish saw an place at Ha-Long village in October. The meeting was attended by about 78 community members and participation was very good. The opportunity to have rental homes. Most people working in Mokhotlong stay in very far outlying areas. The parish raised enough efforts of the Local Facilitation Team (LFT) members were appreciated and the community wished that the group could be formalised and funds for the building of apartments which are rented out to sustain the parish. They have discovered that while the process the LFT members work closely with the local chief. has been long and hard, they have become aware of the power they have within themselves to make a meaningful change.

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study My name is Makhoboso Koebu, an LFT member at Ha Long which is about 10km from St. James Hospital. I do not regret joining the Local Facilitation Team because my mind gets refreshed! My involvement with the LFT helped me to rethink my approach to life, especially during SALT visit in the community. The challenging questions resulted in constructive dreams on both sides of the interviewer and the interviewees. I then decided to start an income generating project focusing on Grace Masilo giving instructions for the energiser - Making the production of potatoes and grass brooms to improve I gave potatoes to my neighbour and he gave me wheat in the longest line my life and that of my family. I mainly produce potatoes return! for family consumption and selling to meet other family requirements. In rural places, some people do not have cash, that is why sometimes we go for barter system.

Adam with participants during envisioning of the North Archdeaconry, Diocese of Lesotho Rev Thomas inspecting the building project HoH Joint Facilitation Team preparing for Community Engagements Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017

HOPE HoH Joint Facilitation Team preparing for Community HOPE HoH steering committee Diocese of Lesotho – participants engaging in training Envisioning in the South Archdeaconry, Diocese of Lesotho Engagements 24 25 Programme highlights | WIL Programme WIL | Programme highlights

HOPE Africa in partnership with the National Skills Fund located in the Department of Higher Education, has continued to implement the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Programme in the Western and Eastern Story Cape provinces. #2 townships (Masibambane High school). Ngudle Olwethu The H.O.P.E Africa program helped me as it took me away Originally from the Eastern from an irrelevant field of work to the exact field of my career Training sessions were provided to participants with the overall aim Objectives reached/achieved thus far: cape, I was raised by a single interest where I got exposed with real life experiences of my of developing the area of soft skills. Key topics were identified and mother in a family of 6. Even position as a teacher. The program was beneficial to me and ◗◗ More than 300 graduates from TVET colleges, Universities of developed into training workshops which were conducted in both though I was not enrolled in the moulding of my career at large, I’ve been exposed to the Technology and Universities have received workplace experience provinces on a quarterly basis. one of the best high schools professional trainings that the program provided to its interns over the past year in the province, I managed While conducting exit interviews with interns completing their work as well as the departmental trainings that were delivered to to pass my matric with a ◗◗ Each participant received a monthly stipend which provided placements thus far, we were able to establish that 41 interns educators as professionals at the school I was placed. bachelors pass and made increased financial security in terms of household income successfully completed their work placements and have gone into The teaching process became real to me due to enrolment it through to university for a ◗◗ Placements were facilitated with 136 host employers to provide to the H.O.P.E Africa program, the mentorship that kept the permanent or contractual employment; returned to further their 4-year degree in Education intern as well the recruiter in contact and in relation was felt opportunities for interns to hone their workplace skills studies; or are seeking employment. About 35 interns dropped out at Walter Sisulu University. I am now a qualified B.Ed. Economic and of not vain that I personally not felt alone when even the ◗◗ 12 University professionals are in the process of completing of the programme and we have not been available to conduct these Management Science educator. interviews with them. Feedback with respect to the programme has difficulties are encountered in the field. their articles and qualifying I arrived in the Western Cape in 2016 and found a job as My contract for internship was to end on January 2018 and ◗◗ A significant number of 32 participants have found employment been overwhelmingly positive at these interviews and even in cases a teller; a few months later I managed to get an assistant during festive holidays, December 2017 I was contacted by which has contributed to decreasing the number of unemployed where the placement has not gone well, participants commented that manager’s position at an Engen garage in Durbanville. It was the Western cape department informing me of my permanent young people in the two provinces they had grown as individuals and in their ability to deal with conflict. during this time that I fortunately got to know about H.O.P.E position that I am appointed for in Lotus High school (Ottery) Africa and never hesitated to hear more about how I could ◗◗ 136 NGOs and companies were assisted in terms of staff I am now very aware of how a person should conduct at which am now serving. be part of the program. In November I was informed that I capacity and 9 of these host employers retained interns as staff themselves in a professional environment. Also, I am now was going to be placed at a school in one of the Kraaifontein H.O.P.E Africa brightens the Hope for my career’s prosperity!! after their contracts had ended. more computer literate which is a huge demand in the work market.

Nomazangwe Beyi, Mfesane, Eastern Cape Ms Ngudle reported for duty on the first day of the opening of school and since then she has not been absent a single Story day except when she had to attend Hope Africa orientation #1 workshops. In the beginning she experienced problems with HOPE Africa assisted Zandile Kulati with a even afford to take herself out and eat at some restaurant learner discipline. A group of learners complained that they stipend for her in-service training in Komani at the or even afford to buy herself data for social networks. As she Department of Economic Development, Environmental reflects on the impact this programme has had on her life, were unable to focus on Ms Ngudle because other learners Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) Chris Hani Region. Zandile was she says “HOPE Africa really brought hope in my life as I were disruptive. I suggested to Ms Ngudle that she discuss doing her diploma in Environmental Management at the Cape began to sparkle with happiness again”. the matter with the class and come up with a solution Mr Naidoo – Principal Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and needed to do Zandile has now graduated with her Diploma in Environmental rather than me intervening so that the class sees her as the of Masibambane High in-service training in order to qualify and get her diploma. Management, and currently doing her BTech. authority figure and she does not become dependent on the School She lived far from her workplace, this meant travelling money management to discipline her class. was an issue before she joined the WIL programme. She had I have not heard anything from those learners since, which to take two taxis to get to work and the transport fare per was about two months ago. Fortunately Ms Ngudle is situated With the support of Hope Africa by giving us intern, Ms Ngudle week was R290 and per month it was R1160; that had a in a classroom that is neighbouring senior educators such as you have made it possible for us to have one extra class unit huge strain on her mother as she was the one responsible Mr Booysen and Mr Smith and they are constantly mentoring which means smaller numbers overall. The difference may for her travelling and sometimes would run out of money her. not seem significant seeing that we are so far away from the in the middle of the month. Being part of the HOPE Africa ideal but every little bit adds up. With smaller classes there WIL programme gave her some kind of financial freedom Ms Ngudle has an indomitable spirit, she never for a single is quality interaction between educator and learner, whereby and independence as she was able to afford her own moment succumbed to the pressures of learner indiscipline educators are able to give learners individual attention. transportation, running out of transport money was never an and diligently met every submission date, including question issue again. It also played a major role in her social life and paper and marking submissions. Ms Ngudle goes about her I am certain that Ms Ngudle would report that her experience Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 her happiness because before she received a stipend she work quietly yet efficiently, if I did not already have an excess as fully teacher at Masibambane Secondary has contributed Kholiwe Dlali, Zandile Kulati, Onke Mayipheli, Ayabulela

HOPE was always stressed about where transport money would HOPE of commerce educators I would be the first one to nominate massively to her development. come from and was also stressed by the fact that she did not Klaas (Exit interview with HOPE Africa). 26 her for employment. Mr. Naidoo 27 Programme highlights | WIL Programme TB Management Programme | Programme highlights

Working for a company like Siyabonga as TB is a contagious bacterial infection of the lungs which is spread by small droplets containing TB bacteria. Host employer experience an intern gave me the opportunity to work hands on in a professional environment. TB is preventable, treatable and curable; however, it remains the world’s deadliest infectious disease. The Peninsula School Feeding Association (PSFA) reflection This experience finally opened my eyes to My expectations coming into the programme were that we would receive students the real world. I have come to realise that TB is the leading cause of death in South Africa. Some of the HOPE Africa implements the following services in the select who had just qualified and were looking for work experience in their field of study. responsibility sets a good employee apart We, as host employers, would provide them with the needed exposure and training in existing challenges in the fight against TB include but not limited to: communities: from an excellent employee. their desired field. ◗◗ High relapse rates ◗◗ Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation (ACSM) Alet Green, Siyabonga, Western Cape. As an NPO we had just been allocated a tender and there were needs within ◗◗ High TB and HIV co-infection rates – Education and distribution of material on TB, HIV and STIs each of the departments (Logistics, Operations, Warehouse and Administration) to ◗◗ Increased rates of drug resistance ◗◗ Comprehensive Prevention Package (CPP) on TB, HIV and STl strengthen staff support. It was based on the needs of each of these departments that interns were placed and job descriptions drafted. All interns were interviewed ◗◗ Poor linkage to treatment – TB screening + Sputum Collection in a one-on-one manner. Of the 4 interns accepted, 3 have stayed. The one got ◗◗ Poor retention in care – Referral for TB testing and treatment a bursary to study further on a permanent basis and we encouraged him to do HOPE Africa’s TB Management Programme, therefore, seeks to that. All the interns have a supervisor that they report to and have shadowed their – Linkage to care for TB+ clients ensure early diagnoses, successful treatment of tuberculosis (TB) individual persons for a month before starting to work individually. Departments – HIV counselling + Testing have had different types of training relevant to their work and the interns have This programme has motivated me to patients and strengthening of partnerships between local and – Linkage to care for HIV+ client been a part of these trainings. encourage other students to take part in such provincial health authorities and citizens, to eliminate the threat of TB in South Africa. HOPE Africa implement the TB Management – STI screening Interns come with new ideas and think outside of the box. Applying some of their programmes. I have been doing research about Programme in select informal settlements in Mangaung Metro and processes and learnings from college has been beneficial to the organisation. similar programmes, and I found Work Away – Referral for STI management City of Cape Town. The funding period for this programme is until Sinethemba has been a great asset in developing a new warehouse system, Internationals and informed other Hospitality ◗◗ Provision of nutritional support to TB patient processes and the writing of new policies for dispatch. These will remain with students to have a look at it and even assisted March 2019. – Still on hold until further directives from NRASD and NDOH the organisation long after he has left and will form part of our ISO certification. two who were very interested to apply and I The stakeholders involved in the TB Management Programme are It would be in our best interest to try and find the funds to increase our staff hope it will be a success. as follows: HOPE Africa is expected to reach the following targets: budget to include a Sinethemba. Each intern has brought great benefit to their ◗ Out of total persons reached (131 040), it is anticipated that respective areas of work and the organisation as a whole. Boitumelo Buyambo, Ikhala TVET college, ◗ Donor: The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria Aliwal Campus, Eastern Cape ◗◗ Principal Recipient: National Department of Health (NDOH) ◗◗ 12.6% of persons will be TB symptomatic ◗◗ Sub-Recipient: NDOH TB Control and Management Cluster ◗◗ 1.2% of persons will be TB+ and treatment-initiated ◗◗ Sub-Sub-Recipient: CDDC Trust: National Religious Association for Social Development (NRASD) ◗◗ Service Provider: HOPE Africa – on behalf of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa

Induction training at HOPE Africa offices Participants planning their presentation Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE Dr Mafanya and Very Revd Dlamini (in the middle) with community Nurse from the local clinic with community members who brought their 28 PRASA participants in training Khayelitsha induction training members children for immunisation 29 Programme highlights | TB Management Programme Special projects | Programme highlights

The organisation launched the TB Management Programme in Dintoe Letloenyane, Diocese of Free State, Department of Health, November 2017 in Botshabelo, Diocese of Free State. The launch Community Members, Community Leaders, Churches, Members of successfully introduced HOPE Africa to the community and all the Media and NPOs for the wonderful support at the launch. The Dance Group other relevant stakeholders in Botshabelo. HOPE Africa together launch in the City of Cape Town () will take Toiletry Packs were donated with other partners provided services such as TB screening, HIV place in the first quarter of 2018. to the Western Cape team that Counselling and Testing, STI screening and other important services The below table reflects services offered cascade and number of performed in the Formation needed by the community. HOPE Africa is grateful to Bishop people reached: Category in Sun City

Cascade of Services Mangaung - Botshabelo TB Total screened 3824 Number of people referred for TB Test / Symptomatic 245 Number of people tested positive for TB - Sputum’s 7 Number of people initiated on TB treatment 7 HIV Number of People tested for HIV 166 Number of people tested positive for HIV 6 Number of Clients initiated on ARV’s 6 STI Number of people referred for STI Management 6

Ethembeni Educare Ethembeni Educare play area before HA installed the grass turf

From this dusty playground... To this . . . Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 The Rt Revd Dintoe Letloenyane, Bishop of the HOPE Me Mosedi Matshelisho speaking on behalf of A rep from Mosamaria Aids Ministry of the HOPE Diocese of Free State, giving a message of Bosthabelo District Hospital Diocese of Free State giving a health talk 30 support to HOPE Africa at the launch 31 Programme highlights | Special projects

Mamma Ruth: Stories of change: Established 1902 At the centre, they get assistance with assignments, lunch, and are able to learn cultural dancing. Mamma Ruth and Independent Auditors’ Report the carers supplies them with stationery and other needs for school, and the children also build many friendships To the members of Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Empowerment in Africa NPC here. The children are thankful for the support HOPE Africa Qualified opinion gives to the Feeding Scheme. We have audited the annual financial statements of Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Empowerment in Africa NPC set out on pages 8 to 18, which comprise the Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2017, and the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, and notes to the annual financial statements, including a Mama Ruth Receiving a donation of food from Jenny summary of significant accounting policies. In our opinion, except for the possible effect of the matter described in the basis for qualified opinion section of our report, the annual financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Empowerment in Africa NPC as at 31 December 2017, and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities and the requirements of the Companies Act 71 of 2008.

Basis for qualified opinion In common with similar organisations, it is not feasible for the company to institute accounting controls over collections from donations, bequests, grants, fundraising and other similar income, prior to the initial entry of the collections in the accounting records. Accordingly, it was impractical to extend our examination beyond the receipts actually recorded.

Material uncertainty related to going concern We draw attention to note 16 in the annual financial statements, which indicates that the company’s current liabilities exceeded its total assets by R 1,357,268 as at 31 December 2017. As stated in note 16, these events or conditions, along with other matters as set forth in note 16, Mamma Ruth with her team of dedicated women, who have The children of Livhuwani attending Mamma Ruth’s feeding scheme indicate that a material uncertainty exists that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion hands outstretched and are ready to help. is not modified in respect of this matter. Other information Akhanani Home Based The directors are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the Directors’ Report as required by the Companies Act 71 of 2008, which we obtained prior to the date of this report. Other information does not include the annual financial statements and Care group our auditor’s report thereon. staff members receiving sweets from one Our opinion on the annual financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express an audit opinion or any form of the HA donors of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the annual financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the annual financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement Carers walking to their patients Edward’s wife explains how difficult of this other information, we are required to report that fact we have nothing to report in this regard. it was to cope on her own Responsibilities of the directors for the Annual Financial Statements The directors are responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the annual financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities and the requirements of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of annual financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the annual financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Africa annual report 2017 Jenny Dick with carers Bulelwa Naki and Nomvuyo Mxhosana receiving the donations Staff and board members of Akhanani saying Africa annual report 2017 Linda Xalisa from HOPE Africa no to GBV. Here they are with some of the PARTNERS: N NYBACK CA (SA), RA | M BRANDERS CA (SA), RA | S SCHONEGEVEL CA (SA), RA | M SPENCER CA (SA), RA | D COX CA (SA), RA HOPE HOPE medical supplies and sweets received from TAX: E CONRADIE B.COMPT (HONS), PG.OIP (TAX) | CONSULTANT: A MINNË 1 Waterford Mews, Century Boulevard, Century City, 7441 PO Box 74, Century City, 7446 Docex 21, Century City 32 one of the HA donors 33 Tel: 021 527 4060 Fax: 021 551 0508 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cecilkilpin.co.za Established 1902 Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Employment in Africa NPC (Registration number 2001/002361/08) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 Directors’ Responsibilities and Approval Independent Auditors’ Report

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the Annual Financial Statements The directors are required by the Companies Act 71 of 2008, to maintain adequate accounting records and are responsible for the content and integrity of the annual financial statements and related financial Information included in this report. It is their responsibility to ensure Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the annual financial statements as a whole are free from material that the annual financial statements fairly present the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and the results of misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high its operations and cash flows for the period then ended, in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing will always detect Medium-sized Entities. The external is engaged to express an independent opinion on the annual financial statements. a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these annual financial The annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium- statements. sized Entitles and are based upon appropriate accounting policies consistently applied and supported by reasonable and prudent As part of an audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing, we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional judgements and estimates. scepticism throughout the audit. We also: The directors acknowledge that they are ultimately responsible for the system of internal financial control established by the company and ◗◗ Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the annual financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and place considerable importance on maintaining a strong control environment. To enable the directors meet these responsibilities, the board perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for sets standards for internal control aimed at reducing the risk of error or loss in a cost effective manner. The standards include the proper our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud delegation of responsibilities within a clearly defined framework, effective accounting procedures and adequate segregation of duties to may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. ensure an acceptable level of risk. These controls are monitored throughout the company and all employees are required to maintain the ◗◗ Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the highest ethical standards in ensuring the company’s business is conducted in a manner that in all reasonable circumstances is above circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the company’s internal control. reproach. The focus of risk management in the company is on identifying, assessing, managing and monitoring all known forms of risk across the company. While operating risk cannot be fully eliminated, the company endeavours to minimise it by ensuring that appropriate ◗ ◗ Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures infrastructure, controls, systems and ethical behaviour are applied and managed within predetermined procedures and constraints. made by the directors. ◗◗ Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and based on the audit evidence The directors are of the opinion, based on the information and explanations given by management, that the system of internal control obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the company’s ability provides reasonable assurance that the financial records may be relied on for the preparation of the annual financial statements. However, to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s any system of internal financial control can provide only reasonable, and not absolute assurance against material misstatement or loss. report to the related disclosures in the annual financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our The directors have reviewed the company’s cash flow forecast for the year to 31 December 2018 and, in the light of this review and the conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may current financial position, they are satisfied that the company has or has access to adequate resources to continue in operational existence cause the company to cease to continue as a going concern. for the foreseeable future. ◗◗ Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the annual financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the annual financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. The external are responsible for independently auditing and reporting on the company’s annual financial statements. The annual financial statements have been examined by the company’s external and their report is presented on page 3 to 4. We communicate with the directors regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit. The annual financial statements set out on pages 6 to 19, which have been prepared on the going concern basis, were approved by the board and were slgned on its behalf by: Approval of financlal stalements

Cecil Kilpin & Co. Chartered Accountants (S.A.) Registered Auditors Delene M Mark (CEO) Rev. Dr Vicentia Kgabe M Spencer

Century City Date: Rosalie Auriel Manning

Date:

Africa annual report 2017 PARTNERS: N NYBACK CA (SA), RA | M BRANDERS CA (SA), RA | S SCHONEGEVEL CA (SA), RA | M SPENCER CA (SA), RA | D COX CA (SA), RA Africa annual report 2017 TAX: E CONRADIE B.COMPT (HONS), PG.OIP (TAX) | CONSULTANT: A MINNË HOPE 1 Waterford Mews, Century Boulevard, Century City, 7441 PO Box 74, Century City, 7446 Docex 21, Century City HOPE Tel: 021 527 4060 Fax: 021 551 0508 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cecilkilpin.co.za 34 35 Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Employment in Africa NPC Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Employment in Africa NPC (Registration number 2001/002361/08) (Registration number 2001/002361/08) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 Directors’ Report Directors’ Report

The directors have pleasure in submitting their report on the annual financial statements of Health, Opportunity, Partnership and 6. Going concern Empowerment in Africa NPC for the year ended 31 December 2017. The annual financial statements have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies applicable to a going concern. The basis presumes that company will be able to finance its future operations and that the realisation of assets and settlement of liabilities, 1. Nature of business contingent obligations and commitments will occur in the ordinary course of the business. Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Empowerment in Africa NPC was incorporated in South Africa with interest in the promotion and implementation of a social development programme for the improvement of the spiritual, physical and emotional well-being of the poor The ability of the company to continue as a going concern beyond the short term is dependent on a number of factors. The most and oppressed people of Africa on a non-denominational basis and operates principally in South Africa. significant of these is that the directors continue to procure funding for the ongoing operations of the company. There have been no material changes to the nature of the company’s business from the prior year. Other factors supporting the company’s ability to continue as a going concern is the fact that H.O.P.E Africa qualifies as a Level 1 BBB EE service provider, indicating that as a Level 1 contributor, H.O.P.E Africa opportunities to benefit from private and public sector 2. Review of financial results and activities funding has improved. The annual financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standard for Small and Medium-sized Entities and the requirements of the Companies Act 71 of 2008. The accounting policies have been applied consistently In 2017 H.O.P.E Africa secured the Increasing Investment for Accelerated Impact of the National Annual Performance Plan for HIV and compared to the prior year. TB from the Cape Development and Dialogue Centre Trust amounting to R 15,623,512, of which R 12,190,910 is still receivable and which H.O.P.E. Africa will be receiving in separate quarterly tranches from 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019. Full details of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the company are set out in these annual financial statements. In 2018 H.O.P.E. Africa secured funding from the United Society for an amount of R 2,013,000. The tranches will be received over a 3 year period from 2018 to 2021, relating to Leadership, Gender based violence, Umoja and Hands on Health programmes. 3. Share capital H.O.P.E. Africa is also awaiting additional approved funding from the National Lottery in relation to the agriculture project amounting to The company, being registered under Section 21 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended, does not have any share capital. R 527,000, National Skills programme amounting to R 2,848,217 and the FHI dreams 360 progamme amounting to R 1,784,115. The company was incorporated on 05 February 2001. 7. Auditors 4. Directors Cecil Kilpin & Co. continued in office as auditors for the company for 2017. The directors in office at the date of this report are as follows: 8. Secretary Directors Nationality The company had no secretary for the financial year. Delene M Mark (CEO) South African Rev. Dr Vicentia Kgabe South African The Rt Reverend Margaret Vertue South African Thapelo Mabule South African Kokela Siqendu South African Craig Stewart South African Rev Linea Haufiku Namibian Lurdes Macie Mozambican Dr Lungelwa Mafanya South African The Very Reverend Advent Nhlanhla Dtamini Swazi Fideliah Tshepo Kediketshe Maponyane South African Rosalie Auriel Manning South African There have been no changes to the directorate for the period under review. 5. Events after the reporting period The directors are not aware of any material event which occurred after the reporting date and up to the date of this report. Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE

36 37 Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Employment in Africa NPC Health, Opportunity, Partnership and Employment in Africa NPC (Registration number 2001/002361/08) (Registration number 2001/002361/08) Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017 Annual Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2017

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2017 DETAILED INCOME STATEMENT

2017 2016 2017 2016 Assets Income Non-Current Assets Administration income 140,144 280,375 Property, plant and equipment 158,019 118,707 Direct mail income 1,593,730 2,740,347 Project grant income 20,382,383 6,580,302 Current Assets 22,116,257 9,601,024 Trade and other receivables 456,734 506,025 Cash and cash equivalents 6,855,185 4,639,813 Other income 7,311,919 5,145,838 Interest received 2,293 2,026 Total Assets 7,469,938 5,264,545 Other income 200 450 2,493 2,476 Equity and Liabilities Equity Operating expenses Accumulated loss (1,357,268) (1,536,603) Accounting fees 1,200 – Administration expenditure 189,783 954,652 Liabilities Depreciation and impairments 95,074 674,486 Current Liabilities Direct Mail 1,538,275 2,481,066 Trade and other payables 2,623,040 1,657,032 Postage 901 – Deferred income 6,204,166 5,144,116 Profit and loss on sale of assets 7,641 2,914 8,827,206 6,801,148 Project fund expenditure 20,106,541 6,683,890 Total Equity and Liabilities 7,469,938 5,264,545 21,939,415 10,797,008 Profit (loss) for the year 179,335 (1,193,508) Africa annual report 2017 Africa annual report 2017 HOPE HOPE

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