Dlala Nje was founded in October 2012 with the aim to challenge perceptions and to create opportunities in Hillbrow.
Tourism as a vehicle for youth development.
Dlala Nje has achieved this by running inner-city immersions and experiences in some of Joburg’s most misunderstood areas. The walking tours run by Dlala Nje provide one of the most authentic experiences of Hillbrow. The guides are locals from the area, who immerse visitors into the local community.
These immersions and walks have allowed Dlala Nje to build and run two community centres aimed at providing a safe learning environment for children and youth. Dlala Nje has built a space where kids get the chance to learn, to grow, to be safe, to develop friendships, whilst also being exposed to experiences that develop and challenge their worlds and their own perceptions.
Community Development
Community development is a big part of Dlala Nje therefore participants will be working in their community centres. They currently have an army of volunteers that will now get compensated for all the work that they previously have been doing without pay. Dlala Nje is on the verge of launching two new centres and this will be a great opportunity for some of their participants to train and work closely with the community developing officers and program managers.
In addition, Dlala Nje will work with other SEF Partners in activations of one or more JICSEP allocated parks, involving the youth in activities and public space activations.
SEF activities by Dlala Nje in Round 1
