Who we are: Simunye means “we are one.” We are part of a global community and therefore we take care of each other, and by doing that, we take care of ourselves.
Our Mission: To inspire young people to be positive forces for change.
Our Vision: We believe in the oneness of humanity and seek to create sustainable change in underserved communities in South Africa by providing access to education, food and water.
Our Aims:
- To awaken in young people the belief that they can be catalysts: dynamic forces for positive change.
- To make a difference in the lives of communities in South Africa.
- To cut across racial, language and socio-economic lines and connect kids with kids.
Our Focus: We put education at the center of our work because we believe we can break the cycle of poverty through access to schooling.
OUR VALUES
Transformation: We believe in the essential nature of transformation in the lives of the underserved communities and our volunteers.
Leadership: We value the development of leadership in our young volunteers as they learn the importance of team work, selfless service, problem solving and resilience.
Hard work: We challenge ourselves to work hard on the projects to ensure quality and completion to leave the community in a better place.
Selflessness: We are concerned more with the needs and wishes of others than ourselves.
Fun: Fun is an authentic experience of joy that we experience amongst the volunteers and communities through tenderness, laughter, singing and dancing.
