Experience. Explore. Expand Through this experience with AIESEC UP and Wings of Hope, we encourage you to explore every

opportunity and challenges that arise. In so doing, we hope you will expand all that you learn to others, because we are global leaders and our responsibility is to create not followers, but more leaders.

IGCDP UP RECEPTION BOOKLET

SUMMARY OF CONTENTS

1. Tshwane Home of Hope 2. Exchange process

• Application • Matching • Pre-departure checklist

3. Reception • Pick-up • Accommodation • Other

4. “Touristy stuff” 5. iGCDP Team contacts

1. TSHWANE HOME OF HOPE (THOH) Brief background of NGO: • Tshwane Home of Hope offers a refuge from prostitution, a safe haven of love, care

and hope for girls in crisis. Through love and care, we rekindle the spark of hope in their lives. We value them, and teach them the value of belonging. We re-introduce them to the education system, securing places for them at local schools. We mentor and support them, encouraging them to learn successfully. We wean them off the streets and teach them simple skills to earn an income from other methods.

Association with AIESEC UP: THOH is an old project, the NGO has been in partnership with AIESEC UP for almost a year now. They are well aware of the exchange process. However, an ideal EP would be one that is innovative, independent, not afraid of challenges, highly self motivated, adaptive and shows global mind-set. The staff members as you can imagine are highly busy individuals and therefore do not have time to “baby-sit” interns. We give these children hope.

We hope you will too!

2. EXCHANGE PROCESS Application: -No email applications will be accepted -All EPs interested in this project need to apply on the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1720xLtsVQ-G_7mzjw6YOnlMgUkN-bGNvKqMWJKH2jbs/viewform?usp=send_form Matching: -An EP will only be officially matched as soon as we receive all documents (i.e. EP AN and MoU Expectation Setting document), both of which should be read, understood and signed by EP as well as the EP Manager

Visa and pre-departure prep:

-As much as we will help you with visa by providing all necessary documents, please take note that as an EP you have your AIESEC home LC Outgoing Exchange and EP Manager who should also assist you.

-All EPs are required to attend the Outgoing Exchange Preparation Seminar before departure

-Familiarise yourself with Exchange Program Policies

Visa requirements: http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa

3. RECEPTION Pick-up arrangements

• First! Make sure that you communicate with us 12hours before departure!!!

• Airport pickup costs $50 USD (ZAR500)

• Adventurous one! You can board a Gautrain (fast, reliable and safe) for approximately $18 USD (ZAR180) from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hatfield station (the last station)

• Take note! You will need to purchase a “Gold Card” to use the train. In addition, you are not allowed to drink, eat or even chew anything on the train. If you do, chances of getting fined a large sum of money is high.

• Indicate which option is best for you after you get matched for you will receive a “Post-MA form”

3. RECEPTION Accommodation

• All EPs of WOH will be hosted by the NGO itself

• Conditions of the room: • 6 bed dorm for EP, bedding provided

• You will share kitchen with the staff members

• Meals: all meals will be prepared for you by the staff members of the NGO. However, things like breakfast cereal, rusk and tea, you are welcome to prepare them yourself. During the day there will be fruits and snacks.

• All EPs are required to clean after themselves and treat the accommodation with respect. Simply, just clean and ensure the place is always habitable just as you found it.

• Cost: $400 USD (ZAR4000)

3. RECEPTION Other • To get around in South Africa we usually hop onto a

public taxi. They have specific routes, so be sure to mention to the driver before you board where you headed.

• We refer to traffic lights as “robots” ^^ • Uhmmmhm, no we do not have wild animals roaming

around freely on the streets…at the zoo, yes you are sure to find them

• Random fact: we rated number 3 for country with safest water . You welcome to drink from taps without hesitation, we do!

• Take note that AIESECers will not be able to accompany you to every single event/place you want to visit. Most yes, but not all.

• All interns are required to participate in all AIESEC events, e.g. Global Village

4. “TOURISTY STUFF”

Sunnypark mall is 2min away from NGO

AIESECers will always inform you of cool and awesome events around Gauteng region, and beyond!!!

More details on places to visit will be sent to your by the Reception team pre-departure *check your emails often*

5. TRAVELLER’S BLOG

I WAS A SOUTH AFRICAN FOR 6 WEEKS Find out about experiences of other interns that have visited Pretoria through AIESEC Exchange here: *http://aiesecdiaries.wordpress.com/ And more about other experiences realized in Africa here: *http://africainme.org/page/2/

5. IGCDP TEAM CONTACTS • Matshidiso Pitswane (Mat) LCVP ICX Email: matshidiso.pitswane@aiesec.net Mobile: +27782214558 FB: Matshidiso Pitswane Lucia Skype: matshidisolp • TNM Tshwane Home of Hope

Name: Pheladi Tlhatlha Email: pheladi.tlhatlha@aiesec.net Mobile: +27721971981 Skype: laditlhatlha

• TNM Viva Village Name: Shahiel Chetty Email: shahiel.108@aiesec.net Mobile: +277797199482 Skype: shahiel-zn

• TNM Wings of Hope Name: Jacqueline Webb Email: Jackie.webb@aiesec.net Mobile: +27760138833 Skype: jacquelinewebb

Celma Costa(Marketing) Email: celma.costa@aiesec.net Mobile: +27798504667 Skype: ceeks.oi Name: Itumeleng Magabane(Marketing) Email: itumeleng.magabane@aiesec.net Mobile: +27715043639 Skype: itumelengmagabane Name: Shizel Naidoo(Marketing) Email: shizel.naidoo@aiesec.net Mobile: +27784330095 Skype: Name: Dimpho Matlala (Reception OC) Email: dimpho.matlala@aiesec.net Mobile: +27793811964 Skype: matlala.dimpho Name: Isamail Isaacs (Reception OC) Email: ismail.isaacs@aiesec.net Mobile: +27823986512 Skype:ismailisaacs1