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19 March 2024
By Afrika Tikkun
The month of February saw the unveiling of the newly inaugurated Cruyff Courts in Afrika Tikkun’s Diepsloot and Mfuleni centres, in Johannesburg and the Western Cape respectively. The events, which took place on 17 February in Diepsloot and 22 February in Mfuleni, marked a significant milestone in community development and stand as a testament to the power of collaboration between two like-minded organisations. Both events brought together passionate speakers and dedicated individuals to commemorate the significance of this transformative space.
Niels Meijer, CEO of the Cruyff Court Foundation, provided a global perspective on the impact of Cruyff Courts worldwide, highlighting Cruyff Foundation founder Johan Cruyff's passionate advocacy for sport. Meijer expressed pride in carrying Johan's legacy forward through various initiatives across Africa, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to fostering play, inclusion and community development. Ambassador Guys Hiddnick encapsulated the essence of the Ubuntu spirit, offering insights into the interconnectedness of humanity. Through the Cruyff Courts, they highlighted how communities worldwide can inspire and support each other, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration.
Afrika Tikkun Group CEO, Onyi Nwaneri, underlined the pivotal role of the Cruyff Courts as a catalyst for positive change within the communities of Diepsloot and Mfuleni. Highlighting the importance of sports and recreation in holistic development, she underscored how these activities provide avenues for growth, leadership and a brighter future.
The Afrika Tikkun family wishes to once again extend its heartfelt gratitude to the Cruyff Foundation and everyone who was involved in the landmark events. “Together, we have created a space that not only celebrates sports but also empowers individuals and builds stronger, more connected communities”, concluded Nwaneri.
About Afrika Tikkun
Afrika Tikkun is a non-profit organisation celebrating 30 years of providing education, health, and social services to disadvantaged communities within South Africa, through its five centres of excellence across Gauteng and the Western Cape. Afrika Tikkun’s cradle-to-career 360-degree model provides a holistic approach to the development of young people from early childhood to school leaving age, to when they journey into accessing economic opportunities.
Currently assisting over 10,000 children and youth across the country, Afrika Tikkun’s primary goal is to create a sustainable future through economic empowerment for the youth of South Africa, for 30 years and beyond. For more details: www.afrikatikkun.com
About the Cruyff Court Foundation
The Johan Cruyff Foundation supports and develops impactful sports and play projects all around the world. They focus on children and youngsters for whom sport isn’t a guaranteed part of their lives. The foundation puts this into practice through sports projects for children with special needs, by setting up outdoor sports facilities in deprived areas and social sports programmes. Through these actions they create space. Space to grow. Space to make friends. Space to improve both their physical and mental health. Space to become who they are. For more info: https://www.cruyff-foundation.org/en/
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