Dear Supporters and World,

On the 27th April 2021 Ammish Community Development hosted Amadodakazi Asebukhosini for our Teenagers (Celebrating the Beauty of a daughter) at Arthur Ash Tennis Hall at Central Western Jabavu in Soweto. Let us begin with the following scripture:

The Story of Amadodakazi Asebukhosini

The story behind the Event is to embrace our daughters from 9-17 years who attended the Event. Amatsitsi from Ukukhanya youth production together with Umama wezi Intombi (Older Zulu Women) from Zola township in Soweto were dancing and singing with pride for our girls. The Reed dance is an annual Event which aims to celebrate and unify nations as well as honouring nation virgin maidens. In light of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This cultural practise hopes to curb this epidemic by promoting a culture of respect for young women

Who vow to remain virgins until marriage, it also fosters self-esteem, strengthens community, and provides a strong sense of cultural identity essential for Nation-building. It is all about teaching morals and good Behaviour to young girls. Also teaches young girls, who have to be virgins in order to participate about how yhey should act as grown women. As part of promoting Celibasy until marriage and the girl to respect their bodies.

This was a good opportunity to our School girls joining in traditional singing and dancing in their culture.
This kind of cultural Event such as Amadodakazi Asebukhosini for our Teenagers ussually takes place at royal residents of the Chief, with us it took place at our own Arthur AshTennis hall. Thank you to all people that participated, supported the event and of course our awesome girls!

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Hello World,

Ammish C.D hosted a High Tea/ Garden Party on the 27th March 2021 at Jabavu Library grounds. The initiative was fundraising for Mothers and our current orphans who lost the parents and guardians during the Covid pandemic.

Actually it is a British tradition, this year Ammish Community Development brought it to Soweto. Attire requested for our guest to adhere to for afternoon tea was Smart casual which falls somewhere between business casual and casual. “Hat was a must wear”.

Beautiful guests came dressed in numbers to come celebrate the day. It was an experience of its own, others first time to such an event. Guest speakers were:

• Dr Molefi (sharing about Breast Cancer Awareness)
• Ashley Monnet all the from Chicago Illinois in the midwest US
• Our program director Masishaba Mlotshwa
• Dimakatso Motaung (encouraging phenomenal in our community )

We are incredibly proud to celebrate all Mothers who have made such profound impact on the lives of their families and neighbours this year, despite unprecedented challenges and health concerns. Also to all those who supported our Event to be successful Big Hug…

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