- +2782 457 6077
- info@livinghope.org.za
- 1372 Paardeberg Avenue,
The Living Hope Protective Workshop
Empowering the Intellectually Disabled, Crafting a Brighter Tomorrow
ABOUT US
The Living Hope Protective Workshop
Established in 2019 by three dedicated women from Gauteng, The Living Hope Protective Workshop is more than a workshop – it’s a beacon of hope and skill development for young adults living with intellectual disabilities. Here, we ensure that everyone gets an opportunity to:
- Develop essential life skills.
- Create and market craft products.
- Engage actively and meaningfully with society.
WHAT WE DO
Our Services
Our dedicated trainers and facilitators play a pivotal role. They ensure that every product crafted by our trainees not only meets but exceeds the industry standards. This is achieved through rigorous training and exhibition of artworks, with the dual aim of skill enhancement and ensuring remuneration for the trainees’ hard work.
Education
Life Skills
This training equips individuals with essential personal and interpersonal skills required to effectively cope with everyday challenges. It covers areas such as decision-making, problem-solving, communication, and time management.
Education
Functional Mathematics
Tailored to real-world application, this program focuses on teaching individuals basic arithmetic and mathematical concepts they’ll encounter in daily life, like budgeting, measuring, and understanding quantities.
Education
English Proficiency
A comprehensive program designed to enhance reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in the English language, ensuring individuals can communicate effectively and confidently in diverse settings.
Education
Food Gardening Techniques
This training offers hands-on experience in cultivating, maintaining, and harvesting a garden. Trainees learn about soil preparation, planting, pest control, and the nutritional value of various plants, equipping them to grow their own food sustainably.
Education
Beadwork Artistry
A creative course focusing on the art of beadwork. Trainees learn to design and craft intricate jewelry and decorative items using beads, enhancing both their fine motor skills and artistic expression
Education
Essential Office Skills
This program provides a foundational understanding of common tasks and tools encountered in an office environment. It covers topics such as basic computer literacy, file management, and effective communication in a professional setting.
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Craft & Fine Art Training
At The Living Hope Protective Workshop, we channel creativity into tangible achievements. Our teaching emphasizes both skill and artistry in the creation of marketable products
Caps
T-shirts
Jackets and Bags
Bath Salts
Fabric Painting
LEADERSHIP
Board of Trustees
At The Living Hope Protective Workshop, our team’s strength lies in the unity we share and the dedication we bring to the table every single day
John (JR) Baloyi
John is an experienced business executive with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Marketing Management, Business Planning, Customer Acquisition, Coaching, and Financial Risk Management. A Certified Financial Planner with a Post Graduate Diploma focused in Financial Planning from University of the Free State, a BA from UNISA, MAP from Wits Business School and MBA from Milpark Business School.
Masoko Legwale
Masoko is the founder of Living Hope Protective Workshop. She is a passionate and experienced educator in the teaching of learners with disabilities. She has experience in teaching and school management. Masuku is a passionate and dedicated development practitioner. She holds honours degrees in learning support and in training and development from the University of Johannesburg, as well as Post-Graduate Certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication from the University of Pretoria.
Vusi Sithole
Vusi is a Professional Engineer registered with ECSA since 2006 and holds the following qualifications: MSc Degree Electrical Engineering with University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, BSc Degree Electrical Engineering with University of Cape Town, and a Post graduate Diploma in Business Administration with University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science. He is also a Senior Member of South African Institute of Electrical Engineers.
Kamogelo Mogale
Kamo is a highly skilled and experienced FMCG professional with expertise in strategy, sales accounts and distributor operations. She is an energetic and passionate team player committed to coaching and developing people whilst coordinating systems and processes to deliver strong, effective and sustainable business services.
Kamo is currently a National Sales Manager (Emerging Markets) for a global leading consumer health company. She holds a BCom degree in financial services from the University of Pretoria.
Dr Valencia Tshinompheni (Tshino) Mabalane
Valentia is an academic involved in teaching of both under-graduate and post-graduate students. Ms Mabalane presents papers locally and internationally on various topics ranging from Teacher Education, Learner Education, Social Sciences and Adult Education. Her fields of interest are teacher education, research, adult learning, social sciences, and teacher professional development. She is also involved several research projects. She lectures Teaching and Learning, History Education Social Justice, Sociology of education and Citizenship education. She also supervises postgraduate students at Masters and PHD level. Dr Mabalane is also a member of several education society.
She holds a BA Degree, Bed, MEd and PhD in Education from the University of Johannesburg.
Nonhlanhla Radebe
Nonhlanhla is an Educator who specialises in special education for learners with disabilities. She has extensive experience in teaching academic as well as extra mural training and coaching in Tennis and Dancing for children with disabilities. She has experience in teaching the use of various alternative augmentative devices that assist speech and language for learners with speech or hearing impairment.
She holds a National Diploma in Education and BA (Honours) in augmentative and alternative communication from the University of Pretoria.
Sydney Thipe
Sidney is a seasoned practitioner in development especially in the field of youth development.
He hold an MEd degree in the field of youth development from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.
Kedibone Elizabeth Mogale
Kedibone is an educator by profession with extensive experience in the education of children with special needs. She is also professional parental supporter to parents of children who have difficulty in hearing. She holds several Diplomas in Junior Primary Education, Special Needs Education, Human Rights and Values as well as a BA Degree. She also specialises in art and glass decoration.
Management
Masoko Legwale
Masoko is the founder of Living Hope Protective Workshop. She is a passionate and experienced educator in the teaching of learners with disabilities. She has experience in teaching and school management. Masuku is a passionate and dedicated development practitioner. She holds honours degrees in learning support and in training and development from the University of Johannesburg, as well as Post-Graduate Certificate in Augmentative and Alternative Communication from the University of Pretoria.
Sarah Jamela Sefolo
Sarah is a Pastor and a retired medical professional. She is an experienced Nursing Sister with years of service in the public and private medical sectors. She is also a highly experienced community leader. She holds a National Diploma in Nursing Sciences and a Degree in Theology.
Rebone Phetla
Rebone is an experience development practitioner with expertise in administration, recruitment and selection, project management, and procurement. She has passion and experience in early childhood and youth development, as well as working with learners with disabilities. She holds a Project Management certificate from the University of South Africa, as well as a number of certificates in procurement and recruitment and selection..