Africa Jam Khayelitsha Project
Picture of the current shack Model of new Community Center
Africa Jam's Khayelitsha project is deep in the heart of one of the poorest and largest townships in South Africa. The youth of the Africa Jam Khayelitsha project make use of a shack built of corrugated steal and coke crates. Surrounded by the decay of the slums, youth meet daily to uplift, empower and encourage one another in their struggles. They are the light of hope to their community.
With the help of generous donations from individuals and churches, Africa Jam, along side the youth of the Africa Jam Khayelitsha project are building a youth center.
Thank you to all of our partners who are making this dream come true. Stay tuned for more pictures of the center.
The Story Behind the Africa Jam Khayelitsha Project
In 2006 Loyiso Damoyi, while working with Africa Jam, expressed his desire to start something new in his community of Khayelitsha. As a staff member of Africa Jam, he started an after-school program of 10 teens to provide a safe and healthy alternative for the youth. Today, the group has grown and reaches over 150 youth who participate in drama, dance, and music 6 days a week. Africa Jam has not only been a family and a safe home but they are now impacting Khayelitsha and the greater Cape Town area. They have a core group of professionally talented members who write, direct, and perform all of their original plays. Using the creative arts, they are entertaining audiences and addressing relevant issues in South Africa.
Here is What Some of the Fans Have to Say
- “They were awesome.”
- “The services were really great and [their] contribution amazing!!!” -- Malcolm Heldsinger, director of Mission and Ministry, CBUC
- “The group did SO SO SO well and everyone absolutely loved it. They got a standing ovation at the second service. The AJ guys beamed with Jesus - I cannot tell you. WOW WOW WOW. It was tremendous and people are asking when they're coming again.” -- Trevor Wood, creative arts pastor, CBUC
- “AFRICA JAM CHOIR rocked the house of God Sunday...at CBUC. They were awesome... a total mind blow... WOW WOW” -- Sharon Malan, CBUC congregation member
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK THE AFRICA JAM KHAYELITSH GROUP FOR A PERFORMANCE PLEASE CALL LOYIOS AT O73 768 5001 OR EMAIL info@myafricajam.org
Current Africa Jam Needs
Please consider donating to Africa Jam! Every donation makes a big difference in the life of a child. Please contact Ellen and ellen@myafricajam.org or call her at 9526817486, if you are able to assist. There is an on-line giving option as well! If you would like to join our Themba Society, please click here.
- Office equipment (computers, printers and office furniture)
- A van to transport kids to projects
- Additional staffing needs