I am Mahadi Ntsoke, a facilitator and mentor at Phaphama Initiatives, working hand in hand with my community young and old.

I love serving my community, especially at the schools where I’m doing after school programmes during the week and on Saturdays.  During school holidays we use my yard.

I meet up with kids and create a safe space where they will be able to connect and share everything that’s happening in their day to day life.

Some days I meet up with their parents to do sessions in order to connect with them, especially those who are dealing with teenagers (adolescents), in their homes. I’m very passionate about helping and creating a safe space in my community as I was a victim of sexual abuse when I was still a minor and I was intimidated not to tell a soul.

These are the skills I learned from Phaphama.