Golang provides a place of safety for 200 children every afternoon after school, providing food and tutoring, along with sports’ tuition, as well as an excellent Preschool education for 60 – 65 children, ages 3-6 years old
Please list links to your Website and Social Media Platforms here:
www.golangoutreach.co.za
facebook – golang education outreach
Describe in detail what your Organisation does:
We provide Preschooling for 60 children and an Aftercare Centre for 200 primary school children
How long has your Organisation been operational?
Since 2002
In your opinion, what has been the most challenging aspect of running your Organisation?
Funds for running costs
Expenses exceed income
Describe your Nonprofit Journey in three words:
Safe, educational and uplifting
Do you collaborate with other Causes? If yes, would you like to mention them?
Yes, Play with a Purpose (Preschools for Africa)
If you had one Organisation wish, what would it be?
Sufficient income for running costs, including salaries
In your opinion, which skills do Nonprofits in your Country lack?
Skills for fundraising
Looking back at your Cause Journey, what advice would you give a newbie Organisation?
To register with government departments early, in the hope of receiving possible grants;
Employ qualified teachers if in education; have effective management.
If you could change one thing about the Nonprofit Landscape, what would it be?
Less Admin – I wish we could spend less time on administrative tasks and more time with the beneficiaries.
Which Cause achievement are you most proud of? Feel free to elaborate on why and include any links:
Our whole cause – providing a Preschool for 60 children in an Informal Settlement, and providing primary school children with a place of safety where they can have homework tutoring, play sport, have fun and games and get healthy cooked meals.
Last question, if your friends had to describe your Organisation in three words, which would they use?
Amazing, uplifting, educational.