From the time I was old enough to know what a career was, I knew I wanted to work with the human mind. The way we think, translate thought into action and into the essence of who we are has always fascinated me. I told my parents with absolute certainty that I was going to […]
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Make Your Move
Libo Macanda & Asandiswa Bomvana Project: Make Your Move Hector Peterson High School King Williams Town, Eastern Cape Asandiswa and Libo are very familiar with the social problems of their communities. But rather than joining in with the drugs or violence they are witness to, these two young ladies decided to help their fellow students […]
Hashtag Sisonke
Names: Andrew Sebogodi, Kelebogile Dywili, Thabiso Mogorosi Project: Hashtag Sisonke Emang Mmogo Comprehensive School Kimberley, Northern Cape By Phakamile Khumalo My experience of Kimberley was marked by excitement and anxiety all in one. The locals there are friendly and welcoming, offering directions and advice on the fastest routes, places to see and where to go. […]
Speak Up
Names: Siphesanda Nyanga, Saniselisiwe Dick, Samkelo Koli, Banathi Adams Project: Walmer High School Student Representative Council Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Community Action Project A group of grade eleven students wanted to give their peers at Walmer High a way to channel their voices. They decided to create a Student Representative Council (SRC) to improve communication […]
Dream deferred… now a reality
8 months ago when Pip announced that she was resigning from enke, I, like many, were surprised, a bit in shock wondering how anyone else could lead enke, but also excited that Pip felt that the organisation was at a stage that could be passed on to other hands. It was also an amazing opportunity […]
Sharing some sad news – remembering Nnete Malebo
Last week brought news of the tragic passing of one our enke family, Nnete Malebo. On Thursday 23 October,Nnete was found in her residence room at the University of Cape Town and an autopsy determined that she died of natural causes. She was just one month away from graduating and was preparing to embark on […]
Saadiq: Challenge Accepted
Name: Saadiq Brey Project: Challenge Accepted Cape Town, Western Cape Saadiq is turning his passion for leadership into action, and has begun an exciting project in the Western Cape. He and his team of fellow learners have always been passionate about social change, but never found the ‘right’ time to start – until he was […]
Big news from enke CEO, Pip Wheaton
Dear enke family, It is with many mixed emotions that I write this letter. I want to let you know that I have put in my resignation as CEO of enke: Make Your Mark. My last day will be July 31st 2015. I wanted to let you know why I’ve made this decision and what […]
We Did It! | 2014 enke: Crowdfunding Campaigin
During the early ours of the morning of Saturday 10 May 2014, enke: Make Your Mark reached its goal amount of $20,000, with just under 60 minutes to spare. Our first ever crowdfunding campaign officially closed sitting on an impressive $20, 321 raised– 102% of our goal amount! http://igg.me/at/enkeMYM/x/6853380 When we first started all prep work for […]
Thokozani: Rebel with a cause
Name: Thokozani Zuke Community Issue: Youth Development Hometown: Durban, KwaZulu-Nata Not everybody who applies gets the opportunity to attend the enke: Forum. The majority of those who do have been recommended by teachers or community members who have seen their potential to be great leaders; as young people wanting to make a positive change in their […]
