DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF COMMUNITY SERVANT LEADERS

October 2015 – June, 2016

Registration No: 153-098 NPO

ABOUT CIPS

www.ciprojectsociety.org

Circle of Influence Projects Society (CIPS) is an incubatory organisation for high school students to run

small-scale social projects in their respective communities, using the simple, readily available resources at

their fingertips such as their schools. This platform affords students the opportunity to explore their own

interests, understand the communities they operate in and foster a culture of networking with other like-

minded youth. CIPS shares the vision of a youth that create a lasting footprint in the community, in which

they have the confidence and societal support to address any social problem and drive their part in the

overall quest for a peaceful and prosperous Southern Africa.

The flagship activity of CIPS is a 8-12 week long CIPS Program which serves as a springboard for high

school students to transform their ideas and desire to engage in the community into reality. CIPS supports

the students through guidance and mentorship for the entire duration of the program.. Using a toolkit

specifically designed for the CIPS Program, mainly comprising of BUILD©, an entrepreneurial model

developed by the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at African Leadership Academy, along with

branded stationery and merchandise, the CIPS Program is a life-changing experience.

Students who are admitted into CIPS become known as CIPS Captains for a period of a year, after which

they may renew their membership or proceed to graduate as alumni. A student who becomes a CIPS

Captain makes a pledge of responsibility and commitment to positively impact their community. While the

CIPS Captains work on their projects individually, there will be a parallel space for them to collaborate

with other similar youth-led initiatives. CIPS is, figuratively, not an organisation which gives its members

the fish, the direct benefits of community involvement, but rather the fishing rod, so that they may

harness their own abilities to develop lifelong leadership skills.

CIPS is based in Johannesburg, South Africa with existing members in South Africa and Zimbabwe. It

aims to establish members throughout the 15 countries of the Southern African Development

Community (SADC) within the next 5 years.

INAUGURAL CIPS PROJECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING

“If not Us , Who? If not Now, When?”

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Taking responsibility of one’s circumstances is the base for creating positive outcomes for

ourselves and those around us. Only when we deliberately cultivate this attitude of living to

maximise the moment do we experience success not only in the extra-curricular context but also in

the academic space as well.

Key Features of CIPSRecruitment SessionsPrior to recruitment the CIPS team partners

with top-tier schools with whom they conduct

school visits with to introduce the CIPS

program to the student bodies. Online

sessions are available as an alternative to the

physical visits. Interested students apply online

filling in short questions that assess academic

performance, interest in community service

and area of passion. The recruitment window

is on a rolling-admissions basis.

CIPS Captain ProjectsThis is the flagship activity of CIPS. Admitted

CIPS Captains embark on a transformational

journey of identifying, understanding and

nurturing small scale projects oriented towards

positively impacting at least 100 people in the

community through a sustainable style.

Projects are determined through the passions

and creativity of the students. Benefiting from

the guidance and mentorship provided by the

CIPS team, students undergo experiential

learning, youthful networking and community

capacity building.

The BUILD© ModelA model designed by the Center of

Entrepreneurial Leadership at the African

Leadership Academy in Johannesburg, South

Africa which enables a simplified step-by

step-approach for the CIPS Captains. The

model is a life tool applicable to many

situations (academic, social etc.).

Branded ToolkitIt is necessary to keep the CIPS Captains

connected to the CIPS family after projects

commence. The Toolkit is a customised set

of merchandise and stationery to aid the

CIPS Captains and to foster a habit of

reflection. It is a comprehensive yet portable

package which instils a sense of innovation

CIPS aims to bring.

CIPS Captains ReunionThe project season culminates with a

celebration of the experience and bringing a

fusion of music, food, fashion and dance

that highlight the uniqueness of different

cultures from all over Southern Africa.

Circle Of Concern VS Circle Of Influence It is essential to appreciate the external factors which affect us but are beyond our control (e.g.

parents’ finances, weather, exam question difficulty etc.) and to regulate our internal reactions

which we choose in response to the things that impact us (e.g. attitude, outlook, language,

personal actions etc.)

The Power Of YouthThe youth of today have an unmatched opportunity to create a world they want to live in. They

can dream big, take action and change the world by bringing positive change on a social scale.

The Power Of OneYouth who develop their value for social responsibility catalyse the actions of large groups and

become positive contributors to a peaceful society.

The Power of CollaborationIt takes more than an individual to change a generation’s attitude, and it is equally a marathon

and not a sprint. Collaboration is essential to foster a culture for achieving sustainable social

impact for Southern Africa as a region.

Entrepreneurship Is Key For Societal GrowthDeveloping the skill to look beyond existing constraints and to pursue opportunities to create

value will enable the youth to tackle the future.

Our Founding Beliefs

Contact CIPSEmail: info@ciprojectsociety.org

Phone: +27 848 218 644

Website: www.ciprojectsociety.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/circleofinfluencezimbabwe

Instagram: Circle of Influence Projects Society CIPS

Physical Address: 1050 Printech Road, Honeydew 2040, Gauteng, South Africa

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CIPS CAPTAINS AT 2014 REUNION CELEBRATION