Delighted to start the new year with news that in 2021 SOHK will be working with local legends in the education and innovation space DG Murray Trust. The project will deliver increased access to psycho-social student support to improve school drop out at lower quintile schools. We look forward to working together!
We are looking for a female intern to join our vibrant team in January!
As a SOHK Intern you will be responsible for assisting in our frontline delivery in Cape Town. Working as part of our small team, you will focus on learning as much you can about our coaching and mentoring practices with a goal of becoming a full-time SOHK coach in the future. Each day of an SOHK course entails a mixture of responsibilities – both on the field and off it - and we hope you enjoy each part.
Team kit and other useful resources will be provided.
Time Required: 8-10 hours per week, fixed term contract for 5 months
Compensation: The Intern will receive a stipend of R2500 per/month.
Duration: January to December 2021
APPLY HERE or www.schoolofhardknocks.co.za/intern
Applications close 17th Jan 2021.
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The Hollard Sports Industry Awards celebrated their tenth year last week with a glitzy online awards show with the esteemed Michael Johnson as guest speaker.
SOHK were honoured to be nominated for the Social and Environmental Impact Award alongside so many great programmes. Ultimately we lost out to Tennis SA’s amazing transformative work, but appreciate we really appreciate being credited amongst such big name institutions.
Next year!
Tough SOHK Coach Urshwin comes from a background in conflict alleviation and violence prevention in gangs with the Ceasefire project in Hanover Park. Listen to his story and what drives him to be a positive, caring role model with young people from across the city of Cape Town.
When we first met Thaara she came across as a steely, extroverted person that does not get her feelings hurt easily. We also noticed that when it comes to unfairness or mistreatment she became very defensive and protective.
Thaara shared with us that throughout her life she has been exposed to violence, people close to her indulging in drug and alcohol abuse and she's felt feelings of bereavement. She explained that exposure to these broke down her confidence and trust, leading her to create a wall between her and everyone around her. Her unhappiness at school lead to continuous bunking, and she struggled with her school work.
But through a relationship with a caring SOHK mentor she discovered her worth and her ability to change her path. She believes that SOHK taught her to always trust the process and believe in herself. She uses the skill of controlling her emotions and temper to calm down in order to think rationally. She can confidently say she's capable of overcoming any obstacle that comes her way.
Here is her story.
SOHK are delighted to call Capitec Bank a CSI partner for 2021, thank you for the generous donation!
SOHK is an NGO who rely on corporate and individual sponsorship to reach more young people and improve their mental wellbeing and we appreciate all the help along the way! #fundraising #mentalhealth
