Contacts

The Hadjidakis House, 2 Cochrane Avenue, Epping, Cape Town

info@thehadjidakisfoundation.org.za
+27 21 535 1711

About The Hadjidakis Foundation

Empowering women to become entrepreneurs

The Hadjidakis Foundation is a charity that seeks to provide basic property maintenance training to unskilled and unemployed women. We want to improve the lives of as many women in South Africa as we can, who have no opportunities to improve themselves.

We do this by teaching them a skill set and providing a practical internship opportunity – and in so doing, it strengthens their CV and opens up earning opportunities.

Mission

Vision

Model

IMPROVING LIVES ONE SKILL-SET AT A TIME

We hope to be the go-to skills-development foundation for women who wish to add value and meaning to their lives through our skills programme.

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GROWTH THROUGH LEARNING AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES

At The Hadjidakis Foundation, we envision a future where unskilled women can uplift themselves from poverty and stereotypical lifestyles. We can assist the unemployed through our fully sponsored 12-week hands-on training programme.

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THE MOBILE OPPORTUNITY MODEL

The financial model should fund:

  • Salary of the owner and the assistant
  • Running Expenses
  • Monthly contributions to brand (pay-it-forward principle)
  • Repayment of mobile business unit (for ownership)
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The Training Program

Who We are Looking For

Female

South African females who are looking for practical internships and permanent employment opportunities

Multi-Generational

We support females between the ages of 16 and 40 who are looking to empower themselves through our program

Education

Candidates should be educationally sound and capable, with at least a Grade 10 qualification

Practical Experience

Previous exposure to basic maintenance skills would be very advantageous but not a deal breaker

THE CANDIDATE JOURNEY

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All applicants will have to go through a process of various tests, questionnaires and interviews in order to determine their aptitude and seriousness. This will help us find the most appropriate and capable candidate in order to improve the outcome. The curriculum includes Health and Safety, Inspection & Use of Hand Tools and all materials as well as Basic Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, tiling, plastering and painting skills development.

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An Entrepreneurial Step

In The Right Direction

Once our candidates have completed their 12-week practical training, they have the opportunity to take an entrepreneurial journey with The Foundation. HandyMa’am is the brand vehicle where these women can practically apply their new skills and be empowered to own their own business.

The Foundation will help the successful candidates to manage their mobile unit by:

  • being their mentor
  • providing professional business acumen
  • helping with brand building and marketing
  • with the help of a working app
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MEET THE HADJIDAKIS TEAM

Angie Goff

Donor | Mentor | Recruiter
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Sharon Langford

Director | Foundation Liaison
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Siraajodien Johnstone

Foundation Instructor
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Apply to our training program or get involved by making a donation and signing up as a volunteer.