Why South Africa?

Apartheid Methodically Impoverished Black South Africans

With Our Help, Today’s Teens Are Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Violence.

During Apartheid, black South African communities were destroyed and residents were forced to move to distant townships without electricity, water, or decent schools.

70 years later, not much has changed on the ground – but everything has changed in the teens who live there.

Fractured Families Focus on Survival

South Africa’s teens spend an overwhelming amount of time and energy just to survive and then to stay in school – in child-headed households, the eldest leaves school to support the rest. Desperation and hopelessness normalize violence.

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use
to change the world. ~ Nelson Mandela

Student Mindset

The #1 Most Important Indicator for student success their individual mindset, especially whether they are self-motivated and confident that their efforts will lead to success.

What Does this Mean?

Consistent across all continents, students who believed they could succeed and took responsibility for their performance rose above all other challenges, including difficult home life and the fewest resources. Nothing defeats a spirit or mind that pushes itself.

Again, don’t ask us – Ask any parent of teen how easy it is to get them to do ANYTHING they don’t want to.

Infinite Family

Apartheid Methodically Impoverished Black South Africans

Fractured Families Focus on Survival

Hunger is Constant

Parents are Absent or Exhausted

Physical Violence is Everywhere

Monthly and Lifetime Income by Education Level (ZAR)

Monthly and Lifetime Income by Education Level ($)

Student Mindset

What Does this Mean?

Infinite Family’s Mentored Teens Rise to the Challenge