Life 4 U Foundation

Organization Background

Life 4 U Foundation it’s a Section 18a public benefit  organization, which was established and registered in 2013 to develop the community of Tembisa and its Surrounding areas; it is registered with the Department of Social Development and SARS.The organization is based in Moriting Section in Tembisa; and our Primary Objective is to eradicate poverty and develop the youth and the community of Tembisa and Its Surrounding; and also to combat community social ills and challenges through awareness campaigns projects.

Project Objectives

1. We aim to alleviate poverty through the feeding scheme to ensure no one sleeps with an empty stomach

2. Help and support widows and orphans through spiritual support and counselling, and also assist impoverished widows and orphans with food and clothing.

3. Encourage volunteering for the youth to build their communities, Assist youth in finding employment and also providing them with skills that can help them to find employment.

4. Raise awareness against any community social ills and challenges

Project Focus Areas

A. Poverty Alleviation ( Feeding Scheme; Widows and Orphans Project)

B. Youth Development (Youth Computer and Information Centre)

C. Awareness Campaigns ( Wash 4 Life and Humanity Peace Citizens on Patrols)

Organisation Programs

1. Thusa Sechaba: Poverty Alleviation
2. Bereka Youth Development
3. Wash 4 Life 
4. Humanity Peace C.O.P.S ( to be launched in September 2019)

Awards and Recognition's

2015: South African of the Year Awards (Youth Category)
• Nominee: Simon Molekwa (L4U Project Manager)

2016: Gauteng Vita Basadi Awards (Young Philanthropist Category)
• 2nd Runner up Winner: Mpho Mofokeng (L4U Chairperson)

2017: Nominee: South African Men of the Year (Community Development Category)
• Nominee: Simon Molekwa (L4U Project Manager)

2018: Gauteng Premier Youth Excellence Awards (Health, Wellness and Environment Category)
• Winner: Mpho Mofokeng (L4U Chairperson)

2018: Gauteng Vita Basadi Awards (Young Philanthropist Category)
• Winner: Mpho Mofokeng (L4U Chairperson)

2019: Ekurhuleni Mayor  100 Shining Star Award Recipient

2019: Gauteng Premier Youth Service and Excellence Award Recipient 

2019:News 24 100 Young Mandelas of the Future  (Compassion category)

2020: Gauteng Premier Service Excellence Awards (Silver - Outstanding Individual Category)

2020:Black Business Quarter (BBQ) Awards: Community Builder 1st Runner Up Winner 

2021: Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans (Civil Society)

2022: Vita Basadi Awards: Community Builder of the Year

2022: Inside Education 100 Shining Stars: Philanthropy