Prof. Elain Vlok: secrets of successful community service
Prof. Elain Vlok offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Clover Mama Afrika Project, South Africa’s oldest corporate social investment initiative. She considers the challenges her “Mamas” face, their substantial accomplishments, how she serves them despite life-threatening situations, and her appreciation for the Lifetime Achievement Award she recently received. Sponsored content.
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In ep. 164 of the podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Prof. Elain Vlok - Manager of the Clover Mama Afrika Trust - touches on:
her zest for life
the Woman of Stature Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service she recently received
her core values
dangers she has faced in rural areas
women’s role in society
“person X”
challenges linked to the Clover Mama Afrika Project
what Elain has learnt from the Mamas she has trained.
Scroll down to learn more about Elain’s work and for details regarding the Clover Mama Afrika Trust.
About Elain and the Clover Mama Afrika Project
Prof. Elain Vlok is the Manager of the Clover Mama Afrika Trust, which has received numerous local and international awards.
In April 2024, Elain received The Woman of Stature Lifetime Achievement Award for Community Service, honouring her dedication towards the project and the Mama Afrikas of the past 23 years.
Clover Mama Afrika is a sustainable Corporate Social Investment project - in existence since 2001 - teaching and guiding strong females (lovingly called ‘Mamas’ due to their standing in their neighbourhoods) in communities all over the country. The project helps build their skills and sustain and improve their own community projects. Only the most committed are enrolled and these include women looking after orphans, the elderly and those suffering from HIV/Aids.
Website: https://www.clovermamaafrika.com/
Facebook: Clover Mama Afrika
YouTube: CloverMamaAfrika
Woman of Stature Awards™: https://wosawardsglobal.com/
You can find the free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts and Iono.fm.
Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
Thumbnail image: Unsplash
Photographs of Prof. Elain Vlok: supplied