Confidently Empowering our Youth
To support and stand against violence towards women and children, Danika and Diara have created a self-sustaining initiative called “Imbokodo Self Defence”. The aim of Imbokodo Self Defence NPC is to empower as many teenagers as possible and introduce them to basic self-defence so that they can escape a situation that makes them feel uncomfortable.
The idea behind Imbokodo Self Defence is to reach as many teenagers as possible, from all walks of life, and teach them basic self-defence, as well as self-awareness and awareness of their surroundings. To achieve this concept, a 4-hour programme has been designed by an internationally trained mixed Martial Arts professional. This programme will be taught to teenagers in areas where a charge of R250 is affordable. All proceeds received from these sessions will be used to fund the same sessions to be taught in disadvantaged areas that will not be able to afford this cost. Included in these disadvantaged areas will be safe houses for teenagers, orphanages, youth centres and schools. “When we train you, we will also train another.”