Amanzi Wethu e. V.
[This means ''our waters'' in Theo's mother language isiXhosa ]
We are here to encourage young talents and help them into the marine industry.
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Fully Funded Scholarships
What We Do
Our mission is to bridge the gap between potential and opportunity. Amanzi Wethu e.V. secures funding to support promising young South Africans from underprivileged backgrounds, enabling them to pursue maritime studies. Donations are strictly utilized to fund bursaries at the Lawhill Maritime Centre. Through our close collaboration with Marine Inspirations, we operate as a fully volunteer-run initiative committed to uplifting the next generation of mariners.
Get to Know Us
My name is Asemahle "Theo" Jack, I am a South African yachtsman and I am where I am today because others helped me into a career at sea when I would never have thought it is possible. I have always had a great passion for the sea and now I am achieving my dreams but really want to help other, less privileged youngsters with their dreams and aspirations. Together with a group of passionate friends we founded Amanzi Wethu e.V., a charity organisation based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This is my way of saying thank you to those who selflessly helped me. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for the assistance I received which enabled me to get to be where I am today, but I believe It is now my turn to help others following behind me. We like to call it “sending the lift back down to the ground floor". Funds raised here will go towards scholars that are in need of bursaries at Lawhill Maritime Center.
Our Sponsors
Our mission is powered by the generosity of these incredible partners. Through financial donations and strategic support, our sponsors provide the vital resources needed to launch maritime careers. We are proud to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment to educating South African youth.
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News & Updates
How Does It Work?
Amanzi Wethu e. V. is working alongside Marine Inspirations and GB Bursary Fund | Cape Town to bring a bright and prosperous future to disadvantaged kids from the townships (slums) of southern Africa.
"I was once in a position where I needed help until I was saved by Marine Inspirations , who helped me a lot with my career at sea. We all like to say that this is like sending the elevator back down to help bring up those that are at the bottom floor and in desperate need of upliftment..
However, we need helping hands in order to make this happen. This platform will be where we can all assist and thus ensure these young kids get a chance at achieving a happy and prosperous future." Theo Jack
Amanzi Wethu e. V. may be small but no one is paid and we have no overheads, so even a small donation goes entirely to help achieve our goals. If the donation is larger we would be more than happy to discuss giving you, or your company, publicity or promotion.
"If you think you are too small to make a difference then you have never tried to sleep in a room with a mosquito!"
-Phil Wade
Marine Inspirations