About Khula Unqobe Creative Arts
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ABOUT KUCA
Khula Unqobe Creative Arts (KUCA) is a Section 18A non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people through creative arts programs that build confidence and nurture their talents. Founded by Khanyisile Masongwa in 2017, KUCA offers a variety of creative services including drama, music, dance, visual arts, public speaking, and sign language, serving children aged between 5 to 17 years. In May 2025, KUCA expanded its impact by establishing an academic pillar aimed at educating and supporting learners in Grades 1 to 9, further addressing the educational gaps within underserved communities. Through KUCA, Mrs. Masongwa continues to tackle resource disparities in black communities and address the socio-economic challenges faced by children.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to provide holistic development programs that empower children through three key pillars: Academic support, Arts Education, and Family education program.
OUR APPROACH
KUCA focuses on nurturing and expanding key partnerships with local schools, early development centres (ECD's), families, and organisations with similar values, creating a supportive network to bolster its mission of empowering children through creative arts education.
KUCA'S THREE PILLARS :
Academic Support
Academic Support
Academic Support
Our newly established academic support pillar is designed to educate and assist learners from Grades 1 to 9. Through structured after-school sessions, students are provided with equal opportunities to reinforce and engage with the curriculum taught in their schools. This initiative plays a vital role in bridging educational gaps and promoting learning equity within underserved communities.
Arts Education
Academic Support
Academic Support
We use art as a powerful tool that encourages children to explore themselves and the world around them. Through creative expression, we guide them in discovering their unique talents and sharing those gifts with their communities. We also partner with ECD centres and schools, bringing art-based learning into their spaces to educate, empo
We use art as a powerful tool that encourages children to explore themselves and the world around them. Through creative expression, we guide them in discovering their unique talents and sharing those gifts with their communities. We also partner with ECD centres and schools, bringing art-based learning into their spaces to educate, empower, and inspire children to grow with confidence and creativity.
Family Education
Academic Support
Family Education
Our Family Education Program is dedicated to empowering both children and their families through carefully designed educational projects. We believe that strong, healthy families create confident, thriving children, and that’s why we offer dedicated sessions for parents and caregivers. These sessions create a supportive space to strength
Our Family Education Program is dedicated to empowering both children and their families through carefully designed educational projects. We believe that strong, healthy families create confident, thriving children, and that’s why we offer dedicated sessions for parents and caregivers. These sessions create a supportive space to strengthen relationships, deepen understanding, and nurture positive family dynamics that uplift every member of the household.
OUR IMPACT
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
Many children face hardships due to poverty, distressed home environments, and schools lacking holistic development programs. KUCA recognises that these conditions often deprive children of a nurturing childhood, potentially leading to low self-esteem, poor social skills, and vulnerability to negative outcomes such as crime, substance a
Many children face hardships due to poverty, distressed home environments, and schools lacking holistic development programs. KUCA recognises that these conditions often deprive children of a nurturing childhood, potentially leading to low self-esteem, poor social skills, and vulnerability to negative outcomes such as crime, substance abuse, and teenage pregnancy. The organisation strives to address these issues by fostering skill development and confidence in young individuals.
STUDENT REACH
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
Between 2023 -2024 KUCA has impressively reached over 700 learners through its arts-focused initiatives, demonstrating a commitment to reaching a significant number of young individuals. Additionally, KUCA plans to train and deploy full-time facilitators at partnering Early Childhood Development (ECD) centers, ensuring consistent and quality instruction.
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
COMMUNITY UPLIFTMENT
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
KUCA proudly employs a team of talented facilitators, spanning diverse roles from art directors to management, and administrative roles. Impressively, 90% of the team is made of individuals under the age of 35, showcasing a vibrant and innovative workforce.