Clover Mama Afrika

Mama Mary L - Winterveld

Good Hope Community Organisation
Winterveld
Gauteng

Mama Mary Lwate is based in Winterveld, Mabopane and is an inspirational woman. She started the Good Hope Community Organisation in 1997 to care for abandoned and abused children. Her extended family has grown from 18 girls to over 150 children from new-born to 20 years of age. The crèche alone has 44 children, who are cared for on a full-time basis. In addition, Mary ensures that they go to school and teaches them skills like baking, dressmaking and knitting. The centre also has a beadwork project that produces decorative items and jewellery.

Joined: November 2008

Testimonial: "Joining Clover Mama Afrika will enable us to improve on all skills and empower members to generate more income. We are thankful for this opportunity," says Mama Mary.

Sustainable skills training implemented:

• Sewing
• Beadwork and Crafts
• Siyabonga bread oven
• Food gardens
• Quilting

Other skills/workshops/self-help projects received:

• Medical Knowledge Institute – Health Information Satellite

Mama Mary Lwate Brochure:

• View Mama Mary Lwate Brochure

Achievements:

• 2005 Shoprite SABC3 Women of the Year – Finalist
• 2010 Agri Business Woman of the Year Award
• 2012 Clover Mama Afrika Advert Competition – Winner

Other achievements:
• Sowetan Old Mutual SABC Community Builder of the Year – Senior Award
• Arts and Culture Silver Award for technical innovation and capacity building
• The Seth Mokitimi Award for outstanding service
• Certificate of Appreciation from Young Women Network

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