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SKISA Youth Focus

SHAPING THE FUTURE" OF THE YOUTH
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Children from the less fortunate communities doing a karate punch during their karate training session under the direction of Protea coach Sensei Brando

The  SKISA Trust (karate organisation) partnered by DUT last week end hosted its annual Youth focus program at the DUT sports centre

More than 600 children from the informal settlements were clothed, provided sumptuous meals and treated to a free development karate workshop by Protea coach Brando Pillay

As a matter of interest various motivational speakers led by SKISA first lady Anita Pillay (importance of prayer in one’s daily life) ,  Nirupa Misra (health educationist ) ,Richard naidoo (financial advisor) Jabulo Khumalo (Karate world champ), Riasha Singh (triple gold medallist -Africa karate champ) delivered talks on leadership skills,health education and value of  sports    

Prior to lunch being served top music group entertained the very eager children with music and dance that brought joy to the children who hailed from the poorest of the poor communities

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SKISA instructors led by Protea coach Brando Pillay who conducted a free development workshop at the SKISA youth focus

“It was awesome to feel the enjoyment of these children who perhaps have never danced or sung with a band such as the “men in black” having such fun” said President  of Karate South Africa Kyoshi Sonny Pillay

After a hearty  lunch the youth were given coaching  skills in soccer by soccer legends led by “Manning Rangers” yesteryear superstar  Super Naidoo whilst the girls played basketball  and volleyball in the indoor courts of the sports centre  under the watchful eye of SKISA senior instructor Lorenzo Pillay

Generally the afternoon session was dedicated to sports that brought great excitement to the youth present from insitutions such as ABH, Boys/Girls town, Welfare orgs , Orphanages and primary schools that pupils from informal settlements

SKISA with assistance from companies like Magic pan caterers who sponsored t shirts   ,Bergfresh provided fruits  ,and Sport on who provided the meals  will continue to “Shape the future of our youth “ with more such social outreach projects                

“I invite business both corporate’s and private to  join hands with SKISA TRUST and DUT in reaching out to the less fortunate communities in alleviating poverty” said  SA karate legend Kyoshi Pillay  

“Sports organisations have the capacity to make a positive difference in our society” concluded the karate maestro Sonny Pillay  who also serves as the President  of Karate South Africa (KSA)

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PRESS RELEASE

SKISA YOUTH FOCUS 2013

PARTNERS TOGETHER WITH HELIOS AND DUT IN GLOBAL YOUTH FOCUS PROGRAMME….IS A  ROARING SUCCESS !!
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The huge crowd  of Kzn’s Youth  participants at the SKISA, HELIOS, DUT GLOBAL YOUTH FOCUS PROGRAM last week end at the DUT complex shown practicing their karate kicks DURING THE FREE KARATE WORKSHOP  under the supervision of Protea coach Sensei Brando PIllay

The Shotokan Karate-Do International of South Africa (SKISA) in conjunction with its Trust , held its Annual Global Youth Focus at the DUT Sports Complex on 18 August 2013.  Helios oils partnered SKISA and its trust by providing shorts and T shirts for over 800 children from the various informal settlements ,children’s homes, orphanages and local schools from the KZN province

 

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Children from the previously disadvantaged communities receive hygiene gift packs from director of the youth focus program Anita Pillay
 

“The amazing aspects of the programme this year was firstly that it  reached much  more youthamongst the poverty stricken and downtrodden communities  , secondly we had more female participants than males and lastly we had great partnerships formed, the likes of Helios,Sporton,Mozambik restaurant (Ballito) and as always DUT ”said Kyoshi Sonny Pillay- SKISA President and founder of the SKISA Trust

. “This shows that the SKISA Trust is fulfilling its mandate to focus on youth development through sport development and programmes such as our Youth Focus added the South African karate legend.

Exciting activities on the said week end included a major karate tournament ,soccer ,volleyball and ,basketball games In addition during the games afternoon yesteryear soccer legends Super Naidoo,Sugar Ray Xulu, Amazulu’s Wellington ChippaKhoza, DayaMaistry  and Vincent Pillay coached the children in the beautiful game (soccer) 

After enjoying a sumptuous lunch of chicken curry and rice Entertainment maestro Siva Naidoo’s dance band “Men in Black “entertained the youth with some foot tapping music that had the audience singing,clapping and dancing

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Pic  l-r at the official opening ... Rekha Ramjogie (Unity Foods) ,AV Mohd, acting Chairman SKISA Trust) Mohd Essack (GM of Unity  Foods -Helios oils) Logie Naidoo (Speaker Ethekwini municipality) Sonny Pillay (President Karate South Africa-KSA)

Dynamic leaders such as Morningside Doctor Zaid Khan, Ms Linda Naidoo (ex childline CEO) Logie Naidoo speaker of the Ethekwini municipality delivered powerful motivational talks to the large audience . They were joined by SKISA youth leaders Yolanda Mkize student of DUT and high school student DarrianMoonsamy from Port Shepstone .

Physics scientist Dr Megandren Govender, PhD-Astrophysics, a lecturer in Mathematics and Applied Maths at UKZN, presented a number of science experiments that definitely left the kids spellbound as a cloud was created by the doctor in one of his experiments  in the hall. Dr Govender was overwhelmed by the keen interest taken by the children during his exhibition of experiments in science “the interest and enthusiasm to learn by these children many of whom come from the” poorest of the poor “is very gratifying to note said the maestro of physics
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However With all these activities it was evident that Sensei Brando Pillay (Protea Karate Coach) was the favourite as he drew their attention to spectacular karate demonstrations and provided all attendees with a Basic self-defence course.

 

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“It was an honour and privilege to give back to our community and develop our youth in karate skills, it was extremely heart-warming to teach the many females who attended self-defence as they are the most vulnerable to rape and abuse in the country” said the Sensei Brando Pillay, Protea Karate Coach.

Mrs Anita Pillay, SKISA’s first Lady and co-ordinator of the programme was instrumental in adding the religious aspect to the programme by praying over all the attendees and distributed various religious books. “When you feeling depressed, lonely or are seeking God, I urge you to pick up any of the religious book you have received today and I am certain you will find your answer” said SKISA’s first lady.

SKISA believes that it is through these kinds of platforms such as the global youth focus that we can shape the future of our youth enabling us current leaders in community to ensure sound leadership in the future moreover through the medium of human values,  sport culture spiritual enlightenment and health education we can ensure youth development .

“We want our future leaders to have a healthy mind and a healthy body more importantly we want them to be successful and not be victims of abuse or drugs or alcohol” said the co-ordinator of the youth focus project Anita Pillay first lady of SKISA.  

The program ended with hygiene packs comprising of sanitary towels,tooth paste and brushes caps soaps etc. being handed out by Anita and her team to the very eager youth as they left to board their buses homeward bound

SKISA hopes for more partnerships and collaborations to be formed  locally, nationally and globally for the 2014 Global Youth Focus.

Kyoshi Sonny on 082 55 777 84 / Kyoshi@ski-karate.com for further information on partnerships with SKISA for the 2014 event.

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SKISA in partnership with the Art of Living Foundation,
and our Sponsors: DUT, General Cable Phoenix SA, Anitha D Chetty & Associates proudly hosted our first
Global Youth Focus Workshop:
Date: 8 August 2011
Venue: DUT
Our aim was to bring together children and youth from various communities, backgrounds and organisations thereby giving them the opportunity to interact and create a sense of belongingness.
Through the various activities planned as well as addresses by well known personalities the workshop promoted the following aspects:

  • Human Values
  • Harmony in Diversity
  • Sport for Youth Development
  • Communication and Social Skills
  • Leadership
  • Relaxation Techniques to release stress
  • Health and Diet
  • Vital non-academic skills: art of making friends, handling fear, anger and negative emotions

200 Children and Youth from the following homes and organisations attended the Workshop:
Uthombo Street Children
JDA Children - Wenthworth
ABH Children's Home
St. Philomennas
Children's Home
St. Monica's Home
William Clark's Home
Sai Group -Phoenix
Chatsworth Youth Centre
Phoenix Child & Family Welfare Society
Children's Foundation
SKISA
The children thoroughly enjoyed the various activities which included a karate workshop, yoga, breathing and relaxation techniques, song and dance and motivational talks by leading personalities. They were also treated to a sumptuous lunch.

It is also our intention to host the Youth Workshop annually
and form strong partnerships with government, corporates and various other stakeholders thereby ensuring the continuity,
sustainability and success of the workshop.

Latha Ramkisson

Anita Pillay

                                                                       Co-ordinators: SKISA Global Youth Focus Workshop

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