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About Us

Mission

"To work with society in driving sustainable impact and transformative growth."

Values

  • Diversity and Inclusiveness: We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive community, fostering collaboration across various sectors, and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

  • Cooperative Economics: We emphasize equitable access to opportunities and strive to ensure that economic benefits are widely shared.

  • Systems Thinking Approach: We believe sustainable and lasting change can be best achieved by considering the interconnectedness of systems, rather than isolated elements.

  • One Love, One World: We focus on uniting people for a common purpose to overcome challenges and create a better world.

Corporate Information

Company Name: Bukelani Institute

Registered Name: Bukelani Development Institute

Trading Name: Bukelani Institute

Registration Number: 2019/095972/08

Year Established: 2019

President & Chief Executive Officer: Vincent Bukelani Zulu

Physical Address: 02 Ncondo Place, Umhlanga Ridge, 4320

Email: clients@bukelani.org

Contact Number: 083 534 7637

Website: www.bukelani.org

Focus: Arts, culture, and creative entrepreneurship

 

ArTour

  • Nationwide arts and culture tour engaging learners and creatives

  • Creative workshops and exhibitions in all nine provinces

 

CultureFest

  • Annual festival showcasing music, dance, theatre, and visual arts

  • Provides a platform for emerging creatives and cultural entrepreneurs

  • Integrates workshops, competitions, and performances to enhance visibility and skills

 

Impact:

  • Support for emerging creatives

  • Growth of creative enterprises

  • Increased cultural engagement and community participation

ArtTour & CultureFest

Focus: Social enterprise development and entrepreneurship
Target Constituents: Aspiring and existing social entrepreneurs, youth

 

Key Activities:

  • Business planning and financial management workshops

  • Design thinking and innovation sessions

  • Mentorship and networking

  • Pitching and enterprise showcase events

 

Impact:

  • Creation of sustainable social enterprises

  • Enhanced entrepreneurial and leadership skills

  • Increased access to funding and market opportunities

Innovating 4 Impact

Focus: Maritime education, biodiversity, and coastal community empowerment
Target Constituents: Community members, maritime educators, local government, traditional authorities

 

Key Activities:

  • Communities of practice for collaboration

  • Accredited maritime and biodiversity training

  • Coastal conservation and biodiversity initiatives

  • Mentorship and enterprise support linked to oceans economy

 

Impact:

  • Skilled and empowered coastal communities

  • Improved coastal ecosystem management

  • Enhanced sustainable livelihood opportunities

  • Creation of local Oceans Champions

Oceans Champions

Bukelani School for Society offers transformative programmes designed to equip learners, entrepreneurs, and community members with practical skills, innovation capacity, and enterprise-building capabilities.

Skills & Enterprise Programmes: 

  • Social Enterprise Programmes​

  • Measuring & Communicating Impact Programme (10 weeks)

  • Social Finance Programme (10 weeks)

  • Agro-Ecology Programme (12 weeks)

  • Bioprospecting, Biotrade & Essential Oils Programme (12 weeks)

  • Oceans & Coasts Social Enterprise Programme (12 weeks)

School for Society

Focus: Community development, skills training, and sustainable livelihoods
Target Constituents: Community members, youth, women, local leaders


Key Activities:

  • Vocational skills workshops (agriculture, trades, crafts)

  • Community-led projects and cooperative initiatives

  • Mentorship and networking

  • Environmental and biodiversity awareness campaigns      

 

Impact:

  • Strengthened community engagement and social cohesion

  • Enhanced livelihood opportunities

  • Practical skills development for sustainable economic participation

Community Roots

Focus: Biodiversity, environmental stewardship, and agro-ecology
Target Constituents: High school learners, educators, community members


Key Activities:

  • School and community gardens

  • Invasive species management

  • Biodiversity and environmental education workshops

  • Community engagement and reflection

 

Impact:

  • Improved environmental literacy

  • Sustainable community and school gardens

  • Development of eco-conscious leaders

Green Roots

Bukelani Institute

clients@bukelani.org
Tel. 083 534 7637

02 Ncondo Place, Umhlanga Ridge, 4320

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