named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Common Ground Cafe
Social enterprise initiative that trains youth and parents in business and hospitality skills; serves as a community space and income-generating project
Entrepreneurship Training
Program that teaches business skills to parents and youth, often in partnership with Day Africa; includes business plan development and income-generating opportunities
Leadership and Professional Development
Workshops and training for staff and parents in coaching, budgeting, team building, psychosocial skills, and NGO governance
Remote Learning Program
Provides online tutoring and academic support to students in Makhanda using platforms like Google Meet and WhatsApp; connects South African learners with tutors from the United States
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Beach and Waterway Cleanup Initiatives 1 activity
- Conducts environmental stewardship and awareness activitiesOrganizes river cleanups to reduce local pollution, assesses impact through professional evaluations, and produces articles, videos, and blog posts to raise awareness about environmental challenges. Engages learners and community members in cleanup efforts and media creation to promote water resource protection.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Delivers academic support and tutoring programsProvides classroom support, math education through the OLICO Maths Program, and remote tutoring via GoogleMeet and WhatsApp, connecting tutors from South Africa and the United States. Operates a laptop lending program and developed an online library of custom YouTube videos aligned with the CAPS curriculum to support remote learning during the pandemic.
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International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
- Facilitates international knowledge exchange and leadership developmentHosts reciprocal knowledge exchanges with global partners such as DAY-Africa and institutions like Syracuse University and the University of Michigan, focusing on academic support, social enterprise, leadership, and administration. Conducted multi-month exchanges involving staff and participants from both organizations.
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Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
- Operates social enterprise and business skills initiativesRuns the Common Ground Cafe as a social enterprise and offers business skills programming that includes training in basic business principles, business planning, and piloting ideas. Increased profitability by expanding menu offerings, training parents to sell goods, and using social media for outreach. Hosted entrepreneurship training for parents facilitated by Day Africa.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces media and public engagement contentProduces a podcast series documenting leadership transitions and connecting youth across backgrounds, hosts conversations on nonprofit leadership, and created a documentary film exploring the organization’s educational impact. Also hosted a global poetry event via Zoom in partnership with Nho Rhu Poetic Society.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supports South African township youth in university application and successProvides skills, resources, and individualized guidance to township youth in South Africa to apply, attend, and succeed in university, including assistance with bursary applications and ongoing academic and moral support. Works individually with students and communities, serving approximately 70 learners annually from grade eight through grade 12.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develops educational and organizational capacityCoordinates entrepreneur development programs, participates in student leadership training with Rhodes University, and co-developed a locally relevant business skills course with Gabe Khan. Staff enhanced management and facilitation skills during the pandemic, supported by increased virtual meetings and collaboration.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$87K
Contributions & grants$52K59%
Program service revenue$31K36%
Investment income$4K4%
Other revenue$530
expenses
Total expenses$78K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$124K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$124K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +109.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZUKO GQADAVAMA | CEO | 7 | $8K |
relationships · 47
Who they work with
- BDO South Africa Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Dida Copiso, indicating a professional connection.
- Bloomfield College Funder — Funded Daisha Robinson's travel to South Africa for research and documentary production.
- Bloomfield College Partner — Collaborates with Inkululeko on educational initiatives and supports students and volunteers working in Makhanda.
- Bloomfield College Partner — Collaborates with student and faculty volunteers working in Makhanda.
- Bloomfield College Partner — Engages in international learning opportunities, podcast collaborations, and virtual study abroad integration with Inkululeko.
- Bloomfield College Partner — Home institution of intern Aurelio Soto who contributed to website development and content upload.
- Charlie Health Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Theresa Larre, indicating a professional connection.
- DAY AFRICA Partner — Collaborative partner in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on youth leadership, mentorship, and skill development through the NOREC Exchange Program.
- DAY-Africa Partner — Collaborating partner in Nairobi, Kenya for entrepreneurship training, job placement, and reciprocal staff and participant exchanges.
- Grant Thornton Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Alan Segall, indicating a professional connection.
- Ithaca College Partner — Home institution of intern Brady Spaulding who designed the annual report and other visual materials.
- John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Funder — Funded the podcast series partnership between Syracuse City School District and learners in Makhanda, South Africa.
- LEAP Legal Software Global Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Adam King, indicating a professional connection.
- Legal Resources Centre South Africa Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Ona Nomveliso Xolo, indicating a professional connection.
- Makhanda, South Africa Partner — Collaborates with learners and community members in Makhanda on educational and storytelling initiatives.
- Marist College Partner — Home institution of intern Gwynneth O’Donnell who authored a top grant application.
- NOREC Partner — Partner organization that facilitated staff exchange, funding, and collaboration between Inkululeko and DAY AFRICA.
- NTT DATA Services Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Craig Mc Iver, indicating a professional connection.
- Nathaniel Nyaluza Senior Secondary School Partner — Hosts Inkululeko’s academic programs and provides classroom space for its after-school programming.
- Nho Rhu Poetic Society Partner — Collaborated with Inkululeko to host a global poetry event via Zoom on April 25, 2020.
- Norec Partner — Partner organization providing financial support and facilitating a mutual exchange model with Day Africa.
- Ntsika Secondary School Partner — Organizational affiliation of board member Madeleine Schoeman, indicating a local education partnership.
- Ntsika Senior Secondary School Partner — Hosts Inkululeko’s primary branch and provides classroom space for its after-school programming.
- Oxford University Partner — Collaborates with student and faculty volunteers working in Makhanda.
- Phuhliso lwezeNtlalontle Partner — Partners to identify high-quality tutors to support individual Inkululeko students.
- Prince Moise Partner — Host of the Catalyst podcast, facilitating conversations on nonprofit leadership transition.
- Rhodes University Partner — Has a close working relationship with Inkululeko in Makhanda and has recognized the organization as a three-time finalist for Community Partner of the Year.
- Rhodes University Community Engagement Partner — Co-hosts leadership training sessions for Inkululeko students including lectures and peer discussions.
- Rhodes University Office of Community Engagement Partner — Collaborates to identify high-quality tutors to support individual Inkululeko students.
- Rhodes University Office of Community Engagement and Social Development Partner — Collaborates to obtain high-quality tutors for one-on-one support with Inkululeko youth.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Development Through Local Assets and Trustmethodology: asset-based_community_developmentBy embedding within existing community structures and hiring locally knowledgeable staff, we increase relevance and trust, because solutions rooted in local assets and relationships are more sustainable and effective.
- High-Expectations Mentoring for Generational Changemethodology: high-expectations_mentoringBy providing individualized mentoring that challenges systemic underestimation of township youth, we enable university access and success, because believing in their potential transforms self-perception and breaks cycles of low aspiration.
- Mutual Exchange and Collaborative Capacity Buildingmethodology: mutual_exchange_modelBy engaging in cross-organizational and cross-border collaboration through mutual exchange, we co-create knowledge and strengthen capacity, because shared learning across contexts enhances innovation and program effectiveness.
- Transformative Education as a Catalyst for Social Changemethodology: transformative_educationBy leveraging education as a transformative force, we drive personal and community change, because empowered educated leaders are foundational to long-term societal transformation in young democracies.