In 2001, Loyiso Damoyi attended the very first Africa Jam camp. The staff remember him for his endless energy, talent on the sports field, natural ability to lead and the permanent marker he used to sign his name in the boys bathroom.
When Loyiso came to camp, he lived at a shelter 20 minutes from his home. He had been involved in robbery, gang activity and brought danger close to himself and his family. To keep himself and his family alive, he decided to leave home and live at the shelter.
Loyiso came to camp on an invitation from an old friend. At Africa Jam camp, he committed his life to Christ and developed a plan for changing his life.
Today Loyiso is a strong leader in his community. He runs the after school creative arts group in Khayelitsha and serves part-time as an Africa Jam staff leader. He has created a safe place in his community for more than 90 teens to meet after school where they develop their God given talents and support one another. Through the creative arts, these young people, under Damoyi's leadership, have transformed their struggle and have given hope to their entire community.
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