St John’s College learner Ydhan Naidoo was recently presented with the Game Changer of our Time award at a recent Afrika Tikkun gala dinner.
He was presented with the award alongside Mark Barnes (ex-SA Post Office), Hoosain Karjaicker (Mail & Guardian), Bonang Mohale (Shell), Sasha Lee Olivier (Miss World participant) and Dr Sandile Khubeka (South Africa’s youngest doctor).
Ydhan has been involved in the Afrika Tikkun charity for many years, leading several initiatives during that time.
Afrika Tikkun aims to alleviate child poverty and youth unemployment through their centres in South Africa.
Earlier this year, Ydhan became the first student from Africa to compete in the International History Bee and Bowl European Championship, achieving silver in the Geography Junior Varsity European Bee and fifth place overall at the Junior Varsity European History Bee.
He was selected for the Game Changers of our Time award based on his leadership qualities and his passion for helping others. He is also a committed Afrika Tikkun Junior Board Member holding the position of secretary. He is recognised for his ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds and is deeply committed to Afrika Tikkun’s mission to alleviate child poverty and support youth empowerment.
His initiatives involved raising funds for a van the organisation needed to support community projects in Orange Farm. Earlier this year, Ydhan hosted a financial literacy and entrepreneurship development workshop for school-going children between the ages of seven and 18. He will soon host the first stand-alone Afrika Tikkun History Quiz and Debate Competition.
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