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Clientele Project. RCC Church in Orange Farm was the venue for three of the workshop,the Pastor of the church helped me to organize his congregation and community the attendance was very good. Budgeting module became more interesting because they realize the mistake they've being doing by not budgeting together as family. Also they realize how is important save money for their loved ones and writing a will is also important. One of the attendees Thabiso requested that we must not forget his community we must come back again and he will help us to call more people to attend because this workshop,because they are very important to his community they don't how to save money and they spend lot their money on the wants. It was very touching workshop in that area because most people attended they earn government grant and they said they really appreciate that we came to their area to educate them about financial management.
On the 03/05/2021 - 12/05/2021 I conducted a training at Nchodu village with the EPWP programme participants who have been temporarily employed for the first time , in all their lives they've lived depending on livestock as source of income , they've never been trained on finances but this training has added value on how to manage their personal finances . They've been spending without tracking , no budgeting and have never recognized farming as a business for them ,after the training they've identified business opportunities in their area . It's been a pleasure to me to have a priviledge to train them , I've met some of them in town , sharing with me the difference made by this training to them , I've also attended one of their livestock auctions it was fulfilling to see them engaging in negotiating the fair price with the buyers, taking control of their finances .
This is a massage from one of the participants... Mrn Sizwe, hope u had a good weekend Firstly thanx 4 the workshop u facilitated, it was very educational n beneficial, When I saw u posted another date for workshop i knew I must let others know, I'm so glad that the people I recommended the workshop to, both went n they are happy n agree of the vast knowledge u had n shared It was my partner n lil bro Thanx again for what u do for our community
Sanlam Project MM: I organised a training in a community called Ethembeni with the assistance of community members. The training took a week and they were very excited and enthusiastic by the training. We got a venue in one of church building within the comminity. The only challenge was the fact that some participants had to come far, but they were attending nevertheless. Module 5 was one of modules that they liked, they identified businness opportunities within their community. Module 2 was also an interesting topic for them. Ethembeni community is still looking forward for more training like these. They said it changed their mindset and made them realised the value of money.
Sanlam and Avocado vision entrusted me to go and money modular session, I visited Solve Park community in Namahadi, financial literacy training was complete new to them they were a bit sceptical about it and not sure to attend or not. Training was held outside on one of the rdp houses with members who were passing by they came and asked about our gathering attendance was fairly good. I train 4 money modular sessions which was an eye opener to them especially when we were talking about teaching children about money, they admitted that this they never came across a topic like this one, and they never thought about the importance of taking it upon themselves and teach their children about money, and how it could have a negative impact to the entire household finances it its neglected and pushed aside, they got to an understanding that It’s not someone else’s responsibility but their own to make sure their children know how to use money at a young age.
Sanlam and Avocado vision entrusted me to go and money modular session, I visited Solve Park community in Namahadi, financial literacy training was complete new to them they were a bit sceptical about it and not sure to attend or not. Training was held outside on one of the rdp houses with members who were passing by they came and asked about our gathering attendance was fairly good. I train 4 money modular sessions which was an eye opener to them especially when we were talking about teaching children about money, they admitted that this they never came across a topic like this one, and they never thought about the importance of taking it upon themselves and teach their children about money, and how it could have a negative impact to the entire household finances it its neglected and pushed aside, they got to an understanding that It’s not someone else’s responsibility but their own to make sure their children know how to use money at a young age.
Coronation I had the opportunity to go back to the community of Haniville,in Makwane and train them Coronation MFS sessions and MM sessions. I trained them back in 2018. I received very encouraging feedback from them where one particular lady said this training helped her to achieve her goals, she joined Stokvel's and made a lot of money and she was able to finish building her house and buying furniture which she was stuck with for many years. One other community that stands out is the Bluegumbosch, it is a big community with a lot of sections. They are always ready to welcome this training. This time we trained soccer clubs, this groups of young men are so hopeful and full of ideas of opening their own business, the only thing that is standing in their way is that they are easily discouraged by the challenges they meet when operating their businesses. This training offered them the skills and encouragement they needed to go back and operate their businesses. When we were doing find money in your budget activity this particular lady (Nogoli) realized that she is paying too much on funeral insurance for her family and immediate family members who are not responsible enough to pay for their own funeral insurances because they know that they are already covered by her. She came to a realization that its not like they can’t afford to pay for their own policy because they use their own money for other expenses. The next day she made a follow up and decided to take that money and buy life insurance with it.
Community of March Village at Khuis, Kuruman. We had a great time together learning so so much from Sanlam Money Modular Programmes.. Participants were very grateful for the programmes we brought to them. Some were saying that these Modular was an eye-opener for them and from now they will be able to make informed decision when dealing with their money.
