ABOUT US

Work 4 a Living challenges the belief that “things will always be this way”.

The 14-day job-readiness workshop provides practical training and a new, positive framework from which individuals can find employment.

By addressing two key frustrations experienced by employers: a lack of excellence and the attitude of entitlement, W4AL delivers valuable employees to the workplace. Because they have become a valuable asset, the door to employment opens for W4AL graduates. W4AL revolutionises the personal narrative that holds so many people back.

FOUNDING STORY

The Leva Foundation’s Work 4 a Living center is a part of the wider Siya Sebenza family.

Founded in South Africa’s friendly city of Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) in 2007 by the dynamic Ena and Walter Richards, Siya Sebenza has grown to operate W4AL centers in 18 countries around the world.

It is the marriage of practical skills with that intangible asset of “hope” which sets W4AL apart. The profound personal change experienced by participants can only be attributed to the passion and faith of its founders.

“Our dream is to see a center in every town and city in the world where there is poverty and need.” Siya Sebenza is a non-profit organization registered both in the USA (501c3) and South Africa (NPO).

THE MODEL

The success of W4AL has much to do with its highly practical model.

W4AL Center features:

  • • Self-sustainable
  • • Easy to start
  • • Minimal set up costs
  • • Low operational costs
  • • Not reliant on funding-based growth
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Each W4AL center is run as a small business, most often by a hand-picked W4AL graduate. The modest enrolment fee, which creates a sense of value and is the first act in shifting ‘poverty mindset’, also creates an income model for the center.

Because centers align with schools, churches or universities for premises, start up and operational costs are minimal, supporting the long-term feasibility of each center. To ensure protection of the W4AL DNA, teachings have been captured on DVD, while trained facilitators conduct discussions, providing the dimension of human relationship.

PHASE 2 SKILLS

After successful completion of the W4AL Job Readiness course, an array of Phase 2 skills courses awaits.

These courses are conducted either from physical W4AL centers, or accessed via the web-based ECafé. These courses provide trade-specific training in areas with high employability.

There are 30 Phase 2 skills courses to choose from, catering to individual abilities and interests.

Options include SMART Finance, Cashier, Merchandising, Office Administration, Computer Skills, Barista Training, among others.

More Info

NPO registration details, etc.

The Leva Work 4 a Living Center is a project of the Leva Foundation in partnership with Siya Sebenza.

The Leva Foundation is a non-profit organisation (NPO) based in South Africa.

Our Public Beneficiary Organisation (PBO) certification allows us to issue section 18A tax exception certificates.

We are actively developing funding offices in the US (registered 501C3 NPO) and Europe.

Siya Sebenza is a non-profit organization registered both in the USA (501c3) and South Africa (NPO).

Banking Details

STANDARD BANK CHEQUE ACCOUNT

ACC NO: 080 186 831

BRANCH CODE: 050 017

INTERNATIONAL GIVERS

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