Stories
Avocado vision in partnership with Absa successfully upskilled more than 500 communities members in the money for sho financial literacy program. Most information topics introduce was sounds as general knowledge to many , but when presented they start to pay attention and record nice the importance of, budgeting, savings, needs and wants, insurance and buying an iterms cash or instalment. Many participants share their early memory with money thought and regrets, the were encourage to continue manage their money better and safety, buy cash, saving for unexpected events. Some learners have no income, but It was important to learn about managing money so that when they start earning they will use their money wise and safety.
Avocado vision in partnership with Coronation fruitfully upskilled different communities in the financial literacy program, Nkosinathi Malabela a 36year old residing at Kamajika outside Hazyview he was one of those head opportunity to attend module one to twelve. He share his business ideas After attending module 5 boosting income as He was inspired to have alternative income and said "My plan is to open a scrap yard and Recycling company to weighing Scrap, metal, iron, tins and aluminum with 40% payout in every iterms, except bigger companies that recycling aluminum pay out R100 per kg because of their large contintie. It's a observed initiative Business idea as I use to work in same operation area as a security guard in the same side. I am looking towards to save or apply for funding to implement this business idea going forward. More Jobs opportunity can be created in this business idea after collected we sale to biggest scrap yard. I'm hoping that within 6 months off implications it have been grow extremely good. For any possible help will be highly appreciated"
I had an opportunity to train the community of Botshabelo Money Modular1-5. I booked the community library to train them, some had attended the training before and it did impact their lives in a way that “one of the participants shared about her business and how Avocado and our training helped him to start and keep the business running. Went as far as travelling out of town to train Thabo Mafutsanyane District the demand was high but we were struggling to get a venue to train them. It was beautiful to see our people making an effort to attend even though it was a holiday. Thank you Avocado Vision for bettering and empowering our communities.
I got an opportunity to train this new on this new project Bateleur in rural areas in Oudshoorn. I was so pleased to meet Social Development as well as the Councillour giving me a support on organizing this training . This training was held in Thusong centre. Young people from Oudshoorn appreciated having such opportunity as they said the are no opportunities in their area. They engaged on every subject on Money fo sho. Goal setting, drafting a budget, prioritizing their needs from wants understanding a will was an eye opener for them. They said even though they are unemployed this is preparing them for the future.
I had an opportunity of training Modules to interns in the Victor Khanye Municipality in a farming community of Waaikraal. The training was relevant and had an impact to them as they are youngsters who are starting out in life. The learners appreciated the training and knowledge gained on how to make proper decisions with their finances and start planning for the future. They were mostly thankful to Avocado Vision and Coronation for bringing this type of training to their small community as they sometimes feel like they are isolated since they almost never get such educational opportunities. I am grateful to Avocado Vision & Coronation for making it possible for us to reach and educate such communities who are in remote rural areas.
This week we were finishing the modules with the same group as last week in Hammarsdale,we were blessed by a sponsor who showed up and handed out caps,the participants were so excited,the next day we had a full class,I think they had thought,if they skipped class they were going to miss out on these random sponsors.I also felt like this week's Modules were very much relevant to them because they are young and starting Jobs,1 participant also got a job this week.In the middle of the session,she recieved a call,and it was a job offer.She started the following day at her new Job.Today is Friday and when we got to where we were training,Codah children's centre,where some of the participants work,the manager had organized a braai,She visited the class and said she was impressed by the feedback she was getting from her workers who she allowed to attend the sessions.She was very appreciative and wanted more training for more of her staff in other branches.All in all,these sessions had a huge impact to them and the whole organization.They also surprised me with a gift,I was not expecting anything,when I arrived in the morning,they presented the gift to me,thanking me for the training,it warmed my heart a lot,some people are really hungry for information,and if we do a good job at giving it to them,they show their appreciation.
Ikageng and Lekgalong are two small villages about 40 kilometers East of Rustenburg. this places are on a popular road to Sun City the gaming and entertainment destination within Northwest. Young people are seen daily along this roads trying to sell fruits and other goodies to make ends meet. This villages are fast growing with housing development taking place. however the setback of unemployment, lack of opportunities and other social ills taking their tolls and being the order of the day and causing negative mindsets within the youth . thankfully with the ward Councilor's connection I was able to do a three day training with Money Fo Sho and Money Modulars seeking to impact the youth with a positive mind set and skills to impact them no matter the odds. the youth were greatful and took advantage of these sessions to discuss all the important things in order to move forward to a hopeful future and take advantage of what they have learned. Thanks once again to Coronation and Avocado Vision for this opportunity. Communities and villages within our nation are being transformed.
This story is about a very brilliant and passionate entrepreneur Mr Jacob Maru who experienced a big loss and was scammed by his partners in the 70's due to lack of financial skills. Mr. Maru was born in The Northwest is the Brits Area. He started operating a small spaza selling sugar, maize meal, beans and grew to selling all other bigger products to the community. he eventually added partners to his business who ended up crooking him and made things difficult experiencing a negative results as they all did not have any financial know how, and budgeting or business skills. By attending this weeks training of Money Fo Sho and Money Modulars dealing with Scams, Budgeting, credit management and How to Boost your income, Mr Jacob Maru is in his 60's and is excited to move ahead as he seeks to do Better this time around his business adventures. in his own words "I cannot wait to start afresh because I now know what to do" He currently buys and sells tomatoes, oranges and other vegetables to the community of Bapong in Brits. Thanks to the partnership of Avocado Vision and Coronation in skilling and impacting lives of such people as Mr. Jacob Maru and others within the Northwest Province.
The participants trained are Exo rangers working 14 days each month , they see the money they're earning they are earning as peanuts that they can only partially fullfill their needs but during the training they were able to separate between needs and wants , when we were doing budget their budgeted according to their needs and managed to save a little from their income . Together with them in groups we counted the money saved per month multiply it by 12 months its was good money including interest earned . After the training they were all impressed and appreciative of the opportunity they've been given by CSA . During the trained when doing goals activity they've set their goals and saw that they can fulfill them if they budget and save accordingly . All participants had savings account which they opened when they were hired , they were all complaining about fees but after the banking module they all now can differentiate bank accounts , they vowed to go back to the banks and change accounts to transcation accounts with a saving pocket and able to calculate the monthly fees to pay . This training had a huge impact in participants they all wished that they can attend again with spouses and family members and get another chance to learn more in details . For me it was fulfilling to see participants happy and appreciating the training and putting it into use , most of these participants this job opportunity is the first one and others it's been a while after being retrenched . Thank you so much Avocado Vision and Coronation for giving these participants from deep rural Mount Fletcher this opportunity hoping they'll get another chance to be trained further.
