MAMA DORAH SEMENYA
Shalate Drop-in Centre
When the HIV/AIDS endemic left many children orphaned or in the care of abusive relatives, careless guardians or grandparents too old to properly attend to their needs, Mama Dorah volunteered her heart and home to address society’s ills. She started the Shalate Drop-in Centre in May 2006 and put her Primary Teachers Certificate to work providing children in her care not only with a safe and loving home but also the education that they need to progress in society.
But that was not her only concern the high teen pregnancy rate left young mothers ill-equipped and underfunded, and she set out to educate and assist them in any way she can. Her centre currently provides a haven to around 120 children, and she ensures that all the kids have a healthy meal and regularly attends school. Her goal is to protect children against all forms of abuse, and in her community, she provides hope to the hopeless.


IMPACT
CMA provided skills training to | 64 |
Mama transferred skills to | 255 |
Mama provides employment to | 75 |

PROJECTS
Bakery
Cooking, Catering
Flower arranging
Crochet/Knitting
Gardens
Sewing

FACTS
Joined CMA: | May 2008 |
Children in her care: | 194 |
Elderly in her care: | 29 |
Outreach programme: | 156 |

Facts about Mama Dorah
Shalate Drop-in Centre
Seshego, Limpopo
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South African | Sepedi |
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4 July 1956 |
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Married |
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3 children |

Achievements
2012 – Clover Mama Afrika “Hygiene & Cleanliness” Award
2013 – Clover Mama Afrika “Hygiene & Cleanliness” Award
2014 – Clover Mama Afrika Hygiene & Cleanliness Award – winner
2014 – Clover Mama Afrika Most Improved Award – winner
2016 – Clover Mama Afrika Hygiene & Cleanliness Award – winner
2017 – Clover Mama Afrika Top Cleanliness & Hygiene Award – winner
2018 – Clover Mama Afrika Top Cleanliness & Hygiene Award – winner
2018 – Clover Mama Afrika / MiX Telematics Madiba Week 2018 – winner
2019 – Clover mama Afrika “Most Improved”
2019 – Clover Mama Afrika “Hygiene & Cleanliness” Award – runner up
2020 – Clover Mama Afrika “Hygiene & Cleanliness” Award – runner up
2021 – Clover Mama Afrika “Ultimate Hygiene & Cleanliness” Award



