A share on an inspiring South African social innovator..
“How would I motivate others to become philanthropists? What matters most is your intent. The important word is “intent”,to define your intent, what is your intent inlife, what is your passion. And my passion is to serve my community.”
Lindela Mjenxane, Awardee, Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy 2007Lindela Mjenxane started the Beyond Expectation Environmental Project(BEEP) to utilize natural environments,particularly Table Mountain, as a workshop “venue” for school learners, to help them to escape the trap of poverty and to educate youth about the environment and about wise water-use. BEEP, in partnership with Educo Africa and Collect-a-Can, also trains volunteers to lead the workshops.
This project has won three awards in two years (including M&G Greening the Future,2007) and Lindela was the recipient of the Inyathelo Award for Youth in Philanthropy for 2007.
Apart from using his own funds to support the organization, Lindela has exemplified leadership and excellence in philanthropy (and his ability to encourage and motivate others to give) through his involvement in other organizations such as Masivuke, UmthiWesizwe and Ulutsha Olukhathalayo.
In addition to being recognized for his leadership role in philanthropic giving, Lindela Mjenxane won the Western Cape Premier’s Youth Award in 2006, and was awarded provincial community builder of the year (W Cape) in 2007.
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