I have just returned from co facilitating another Extraordinary Leadership Journey to Johannesburg with a management team from Belron Canada, hosted by Afrika Tikkun. Their empowerment programme for mothers of disabled children, created by Jean Elphick, typifies their work …

From cowering in their township  houses, stigmatised and ashamed of their disabled children, depressed a
nd suicidal, these mothers have been empowered to create a social movement that heals and educates themselves, their children and their communities through self-generated actions. The symbol of this transformation is the painting of their houses purple, which brings more mothers out of hiding to fight for the humanity of their children, to prevent the abuses to which they are so frequently subjected and to access their rights and support from the disinterested authorities …

This wonderful example of “healing” in the broader sense that shows how the love and power of human potential can be liberated whatever the circumstances … It has long been an established truth that for social and economic evolution one should empower women – this programme is a prime example.

More information can be gained from www.afrikatikkun.org and www.linkedin.com/in/jean-elphick-2b657077