Our short documentary tells our own story, in our own words, the way we know it.
Special thanks to our amazing partners in this project, Dan Gruenpeter and Alex Enman, of Bottle Tree Pictures, who donated their time and expertise, and made the entire project possible.
KYP is a community based educational organisation that provides holistic support and opportunities to the people of Kliptown and surrounding communities.
Our tutoring, athletic, and arts programs provide a life to the children of Kliptown not defined by survival, but by their ability to be active community members, to have dreams, and most of all, to have hope for their futures. We focus on our members’ education and their personal development, we support their needs, and we connect them with opportunities that will help them support themselves and their families.
Every day, it’s a huge struggle for the residents of Kliptown to meet their basic human needs. Despite facing these overwhelming challenges, the community has a strong spirit, deep culture, and hope for the future.
KYP’s founders grew up in Kliptown, have lived the challenges, understand the needs, and are passionate about helping Kliptown’s children lift themselves up.
KYP is a safe place for their children to learn, have fun, work together, and prepare themselves to be successful. We are empowering the next generation, and have created a positive cycle where former members give back to help new members become the architects of their own destinies.
KYP has a staff of 20 adults, the vast majority of whom grew up in Kliptown and faced the challenges that our members live with. Our passionate and motivated staff see their work not only as job but also as a way to contribute to and make change in their community.
