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!

Sponsor: CocaCola Beverages Africa

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Dear readers,

guess what is on 1st of June?! You’re right, it’s mothers day for Ammish! Ok, maybe you’ve noticed our cheating: Of course most people celebrated on the 12th of May. But for us that is not a reason not to change the date – such an important day has to be well prepared… And that is what we did.

Our event-location for the day – the methodist youth center – was kindly provided by Bishop Paul Verryn. May you be blessed for your support. The hall was perfect to accommodate more than 130 women and our performing kids. Because what would be mother’s day if there were no children to bestow and honor them. 

But we started this special day with some warm words and an opening prayer by Pastor Thabiso Motsepe. Mr. Jabulani Sithole, responsible programme director, led through the packed agenda of the event. But first things first, the days motto was:

Join us to celebrate our irreplaceable, wise,powerful,selfless,courageous and strong minded Mothers

And they really got celebrated, that’s for sure. During the last weeks our beneficiaries used their time to rehearse songs and poems and finally gave their best during the performances. To keep spirits high we garnished the agenda with little motivational inputs. Our mothers listened to words from Miss Rebecca Masilo and Mrs Mmarona Motsepe to name only two. After the vote of thanks from Ammishs director Mrs Masishaba Mlotshwa all participants were looking forward to a nice and nourishing lunch.

A big thank you goes to everyone who supported this special day for our beloved mothers. Here we want to mention Dr Kopedi and Dr Molefi who donated face cloths and bath soaps. A special greeting goes to our german friend Andreas who generously donated for fluffy fleece blankets to keep the woman warm during winter!

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