I recently had the opportunity to take some photos of a day in the life of Prochorus , a non profit organization operating out of Kayamandi, a township on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. Since 1996 they have empowered, trained, and developed skills of children and adults, and continues to do so today. Read more about causes that are raising funds and doing good towards others in need, by visiting GivenGain.
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Special thanks to Kathryn Fourie for helping with the captions.
27 photos in total.
Friendly smile from the birthday boy at one of the crèches functioning in Kayamandi.
As always, a new face makes for something interesting to follow. A toddler follows us around at the Prochorus office, gripping his packet of Frito treasure.
There are a large number of unemployed adults living in Kayamandi. Prochorus provides them with a basic aptitude test to develop their skills and assists them in getting the required paperwork for job applications.
The scratch of roller-balls on application forms, a sound that job-seekers get used to when utilising the Prochorus job-search program.
Even in the harshest of living environments, new life is created. A baby’s shirt hangs off a make-shift washing line in Kayamandi.
Children singing Nkosi sikelel' iafrika, perhaps the most appropriate voices to sing ‘God Bless Africa’
All around the world we wash our clothes, a sign of pride and self-respect. Clothes dry in Kayamandi.
Drumming, an ancient musical feat that appeals to almost anyone, but especially to children. Being allowed to make a big noise is a joyful experience!
Children taking part in a drum circle at one of the crèches.
Friends hold hands, a touch of support.
Kayamandi is home to thousands of underprivileged children and many crèches exist in the township run by dedicated women.
Potatoes sold street vendor style in Kayamandi, the starchy staple food sold all around the world.
When lacking a washing line, an abandoned building will do.
One of the many hair salons operating out of an old cargo container. Some might call it retro cool, others might call it necessity.
A mother of Kayamandi.
In every township, shebeens will flourish.
Due to limited space, most shebeens extend from a person’s kitchen or bedroom. Whatever pays the bills.
A Kayamandi cat looking comfortable on a bucket perch.
Siyakhula crèche.
A child displays a stern grip on a pencil. Learning to read and write at one of the crèches.
A heart, the universal symbol of love. Children learn to draw at one of the crèches.
“Uh, why are you looking at my work?” A child looks concerned at the cameras invasion during homework time.
One of the many dedicated teachers educating children in Kayamandi.
A classroom of colour and proper little characters, Kayamandi.
Wide-eyed innocence in a young child, reaffirming the need for child protection in townships like Kayamandi.
A child looks out from the door of a crèche for children with disabilities. Here children with autism, physical and mental disabilities are cared for.
Children with autism, mental and physical disabilities enjoy a music class in this small crèche.
Well done, Ewald! Ek hou baie daarvan hoe jy dit reggekry het om ‘n multidimensionele uitbeelding te gee van ‘n dag by Prochorus.
i love your work its very beautiful and your pictures are stunning. good job well done.
Sjoe, ‘n eerlike weergawe van hierdie kinders se daaglikse lewe – hulle realiteit. Nicely captured!