A recent workshop for community leaders and religious professionals held at Castle Kyalami in Midrand, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to work together toward the achievement of shared goals, principal among which is the eradication of the poverty mindset in South Africa.

Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa - July 29, 2024 —

A recent workshop at Castle Kyalami in Midrand brought together community leaders and religious professionals to address pressing social issues. The Scientology Volunteer Ministers and the National Apostolic Federation of Churches in South Africa (NAFCSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on shared goals, including eradicating the poverty mindset in South Africa.

The partnership centers around the Tools for Life program, a curriculum of 19 practical life skills modules developed by L. Ron Hubbard. This program covers essential skills like communication, ethics, leadership, and support for social issues such as gender-based violence, alcohol and drug abuse, and grief.

Over 3,500 religious and spiritual leaders have already been empowered with the Tools for Life program, reporting an average increase in community engagement of 20%. Apostle Thabo Sishange, founder of NAFCSA, praises the partnership, saying, "This collaboration will help change the mindset of our members, especially our youth, and empower them to reach their full potential. Our young people often do not recognize their potential, but this program can help them take their lives into their own hands and realize their capabilities."

Sandile Hlayisi, Chairperson of the Scientology Volunteer Ministers in Africa, adds, "We value working with anyone who shares our purpose of improving society. This partnership will make a real difference. We are excited to work together to address the social challenges facing our communities."

The two organizations plan to train 200 religious leaders under the Gauteng Region of the NAFCSA in the first phase of the partnership. NAFCSA has branches in several provinces across South Africa and plans to extend this training to them all, with the goal of empowering the religious sector to create a better and more prosperous South Africa.

The genesis of the partnership began with Apostle Sishange's search for workable solutions to address the future of South African youth. He discovered the Tools for Life program and recognized its potential to change people's mindset away from dependency. He believes the program can help individuals take control of their lives and realize their full potential.

"I see this MOU taking us a long way in changing the mindset of our church members, especially our youth," Apostle Sishange added. "God loves us, and he created us in his image. I feel that this program gives people a workable approach to put into practice what God wants them to do."

By working together, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers and NAFCSA aim to make a positive impact on South African communities and create a brighter future for all.

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Organization: CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY SOUTH AFRICA
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