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We are delighted to acknowledge the stellar achievements of Diazville High School 's top 2023 matriculants. As part of our Matric Top Achievers programmes, laptops have been granted to these deserving students, paving the way for their future success.

Breaking the silence on period poverty!

In collaboration with the MENstruation Foundation, we installed sanitary pad vending machines at New Vredenburg High School and Piketberg High School, benefiting a total of 800 girls. Taking a step towards ensuring that no girl misses out on education due to the lack of menstrual products.

Learn more about our commitment to menstrual health in our latest newsletter: https://umoyaenergy.co.za/q3-newsletter-2023/

ATTENTION COMMUNITY!!!

GEMEENSKAPSVERGADERING

DATUM: Woensdag – 21 Februarie 2024
TYD: 18:00
PLEK: Hopefield – Thusong Centre
DOEL: Inligting rondom Hopefield Wind Farm Local Community Company.
Alle lede van die gemeenskap is welkom om die vergadering by te woon, asook om vrae en kommentaar te lewer.
Vir meer inligting kontak: Umoya Energy Plaaslike Kantoor
Tel: 022 723 0022

We proudly recognized the brilliance of Louwville High School 's top matriculants through our Matric Top Achievers programme. Laptops have been awarded to these exceptional students, fostering their commitment to excellence in education.

Investing in future leaders!

New Vredenburg High School learners embarked on a leadership journey with the Columba Youth and Leadership Programme. The five-day residential academy activation aimed to enhance leadership and personal capabilities. Learners discussed challenges, building resilience and reinforcing their commitment to self-leadership.

Read more in our newsletter: https://umoyaenergy.co.za/q3-newsletter-2023/

The top performing grade 12 learners at Weston Secondary School were honoured for their academic achievements as part of our Matric Top Achievers programme.

The learners were awarded laptops for their outstanding dedication and hard work.

Celebrating the strength of women!

Around 60 women from Hopefield and Aurora came together to mark Heritage Day, late last year. The event aimed to uplift and empower local business owners, showcasing products from local businesses to inspire others. Prizes were awarded to female participants, recognizing their enthusiasm and elegance throughout the event.

Discover the empowering moments from the Women’s Heritage Day Event in our newsletter: https://umoyaenergy.co.za/q3-newsletter-2023/

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR 2024!

Umoya Energy is offering scholarships to students who reside in areas that fall within a 50km radius of the wind farm.

Applications must be submitted to Shariefa Rhode:

Email: [email protected]. For further information contact 022 723 0022.

Closing date: Monday, 5 February 2024

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Holvlei Primary School's Year-end Excursion!!!

We're proud to have invested in quality education by sponsoring Holvlei Primary School's memorable excursion to the Two Oceans Aquarium on 12 December 2023. A total of 57 enthusiastic learners had the opportunity to explore and learn in a unique marine environment.

This initiative aimed to broaden the horizons of these young minds, providing them with firsthand exposure to the wonders of marine life.

NOTICE: OFFICE CLOSURE!!!!

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCAL OFFICE OF UMOYA ENERGY WILL BE CLOSED FROM FRIDAY 15 DECEMBER 2023 AND WIL REOPEN ON MONDAY 08 JANUARY 2024.

For more information, contact Tazley Amsterdam
Email: [email protected]
WISHING YOU A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON!

Hey Community!

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our SMME (Small, Medium, and Micro-sized Enterprises) program dedicated to empowering the incredible youth in our community through the power of ART.

Our focus is on unemployed youth, individuals who haven't completed school, those with special needs, and recent graduates seeking guidance in the artistic field.

We are looking for individuals who are creative, innovative and thrive in the art industry. If that's you, let us know.

PLEASE CONTACT
022- 723 0022 (TAZLEY!
0768592167 (ELTON)

Leadership begins with self-discovery! Recently, New Vredenburg High School embarked on a journey of personal growth and leadership development through the Columba Youth and Leadership Programme.

Twelve Grade 10 learners, educators, and school leaders attended a five-day residential academy activation. The program helped them build resilience and self-leadership skills.

"The programme has boosted my confidence and faith in my ability to succeed. I no longer doubt myself." - New Vredenburg High School learner.

We're excited to announce a second installation of the sanitary pad vending machine at Piketberg High School, thanks to the collaboration between Umoya Energy and Aurora Rietvlei Solar. Let's ensure that no girl misses out on her education due to lack of access to sanitary products.

Exciting News!

The Cookhouse Wind Farm Community (Cookhouse Community )now has its very own page! Stay updated on the latest community news, profiles on some community members and other exclusive content.

Visit and give us a like over here: https://www.facebook.com/CookhouseCommunity

Needing a pad should be like asking for toilet paper.
Something not to be afraid or ashamed of because every woman uses it.

Together with the MENstruation Foundation, we're breaking the silence on period poverty!

We've installed a sanitary pad vending machine at New Vredenburg High School in Saldanha, benefiting 400 girls.

Young minds were at work as nearly 200 learners from 23 different schools in the West Coast Region participated in the Annual Eskom Expo competition. 💡

These talented learners explored various scientific topics, sparking creativity and scientific curiosity. The top 51 projects, sponsored by Umoya Energy, received exciting prizes like laptops and vouchers. Let's nurture the next generation of scientific leaders!

In honour of Women's Heritage Day, we celebrated the strength and resilience of women in Hopefield and Aurora. Around 60 inspiring women came together for an empowerihonourng event that showcased local businesses and highlighted their accomplishments.

🌸 The day was filled with enthusiasm and gratitude, and Umoya Energy even rewarded some of the remarkable women with attractive prizes. We're proud to support and uplift the women in our local communities! 🙌💪

NOTICE: COMMUNITY MEETING!!!!

DATE: Wednesday – November 1, 2023
TIME: 6:00 PM
LOCATION: Hopefield – Thusong Centre
PURPOSE: Project information regarding Umoya Energy & Hopefield Windfarm Local Community Company.
All community members are welcome to attend the meeting and provide questions and comments.
For more information, contact: Umoya Energy Local Office
Phone: 022 723 0022

Radio West Coast interviewed Amber Zeeman, our Community Liaison Officer for Umoya Wind Farm and Tazley Amsterdam, our intern, about the Community Operations Internship programme in partnership with Resource Centres

Listen to the full interview here:
https://umoyaenergy.co.za/community-operations-internship-programme/

Don’t forget to tune in on Radio West Coast this afternoon, where Amber Zeeman, Lizelle Coombs, and Tazley Amsterdam will discuss the Community Operations Internship Programme and how this 18-month programme is empowering dedicated individuals to create positive change in rural South African communities.

📅 Date: 10th October
⏰ Time: 15:15

Join Amber Zeeman (Umoya Energy Wind Farm), Lizelle Coombs (CEO at Angels Resource Centre), and Tazley Amsterdam (Umoya Intern) on West Coast for a live interview about the Community Operations Internship Programme.

🗓️ Date: TBC (Proposed date: 10th October)
🕒 Time: 15:15

Find out how this programme is shaping the future of community development in rural South African communities. Don't miss out!

We were pleased to welcome the WINDAC [Wind Academy] student delegates to our wind farm - as we know this is always the highlight of the annual conference, as it helps to put the impressive wind power technology into perspective for the next generation.


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Meet Our New Community Operations Intern: Tazley Amsterdam

Tazley holds a Bachelor of Social Work at NQF Level 8, which is equivalent to Honours, from the University of the Western Cape.

Tazley is not just an intern; she's a valued member of our community. She resides in Hopefield, Oudekraalfontein, bringing a unique local perspective to her role.

"My favourite part of the job is being out in the field. I love making sacrifices and being part of the great impacts Umoya Energy makes in the local communities. I am passionate about this job and developing myself into a professional, competent community engagement and development practitioner."

As part of our Heritage Day celebration, which took place last week, local businesses, West Coast Honey and Aurora Vroue Netwerk, showcased how they make/ produce their locally handmade products, and we proudly featured their goodies in our gift bags.

The attendees were also treated to a lovely lunch, desserts, and of course, those wonderful gift bags.

The overall theme of the day focused on Socio and Economic development.

The dress code theme was A Day in the New South Africa and an award for Best Dressed was given out.

Vier Erfenismaand!!!

Die Weskus is bekend vir sy pragtige kuslyne, hartlike inwoners en 'n kultuur wat so ryk soos sy seekos is.

Die Weskus Nasionale Park, wat as 'n juweel van die Wes-Kaap beskou word, is net 90 minute se ry vanaf Kaapstad en net binneland van die afgesonderde hawe van Saldanhabaai af. Daar is genoeg om te doen, wat wissel van verskeie staptogte en bergfietsry tot kajakvaart en walviskyk, terwyl 'n piekniek of middagete by die Geelbek-restaurant ‘n gunsteling tydverdryf in die park is.

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Umoya's Heritage Day Celebration took place on Friday, 22 September 2023. The aim of the event was to honour the women of Hopefield and Aurora.

A turnout of 80 women from both communities joined us, including entrepreneurs who form part of our Micro SMME programme and who shared how Umoya Energy has supported them.

Thank you all for making Umoya's Heritage Day Celebration unforgettable! ❤️

Vier Erfenismaand!!!

Terwyl ons Erfenismaand vier, kom ons eer die nalatenskap van Hopefield. Besoek die argeologiese terrein van Elandsfontein en verdiep jou in die geskiedenis en erfenis van die dorp.

https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/hopefield-heritage-site-western-cape

Hopefield, Heritage Site in the Western Cape | South African History Online Hopefield is a town in the Western Cape province, South Africa, north of Cape Town. The town was laid out in 1852 and was named for the two Cape Colony government officials who were responsible, named Hope and Field. Municipal status was granted in 1914. Hopefield is situated in a semiarid agricultu...

Umoya Energy prides itself in providing support to local communities, especially when it comes to promoting sports and fitness among the youth.

We firmly believe in the power of sports to inspire and unite communities, and we are delighted to contribute to the growth and success of the Hopefield Netball Club. - Amber Zeeman, Umoya Energy CLO.
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As part of the My Maths Buddy programme, each learner received a My Maths Buddy learner kit, which included a dictionary, two insert cards, and a terminology workbook.

"This programme has made Mathematics a lot easier for me to understand. The dictionary really helped in giving me the knowledge and confidence I needed to excel in Maths," said one Grade 10 learner.

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