Want to build meaningful relationships with community-based organisations while gaining a better understanding of community development processes and project management?

Siyakhana@Makana is for you! 

Siyakhana eMakana connects student organisations with community-based organisations to encourage the development of meaningful collaboration and deep engagement. Student organisation include the Halls and Residences, Societies and Sports Clubs. Through the programme, community organisations and student groups work together to identify a challnge that is experienced by the community and a plan to address the challenge.

The programme aims to facilitate a better understanding of community development processes and how volunteering can support and strengthen community-based organisations. Through the process, students gain a thorough understanding of relationship building and project management.

Siyakhana eMakana uses asset-based community development as a framework for its 19-week long project planning process. Community organisations and their selected student organisation are trained in ABCD and project management at the start of the process, before embarking on an exciting, creative, and challenging learning experience. 

Any student organisation or a student team of five or more can register to be a part of the programme. 

Quick Links:

• Community Engagement Orientation Report
• Halls and Residence Partnerships 2023
• Community-老虎机游戏_pt老虎机-平台*官网 Partners
• RU Residence Programme Term 2 Report

For more information contact Nosipho Nkwinti, n.nkwinti@ru.ac.za

Last Modified: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:52:44 SAST