2011
Sozo was founded
The Sozo Foundation is founded by Anton and Elana Cuyler with the Educentre Programme. Our Educentre provides a safe space for 105 high school learners by providing after-school tutoring, computer literacy, nutritious meals and psycho-social intervention in the mentorship programme.
2013
Eden Project
Eden project trains women to grow their own vegetables creating over 100 gardens in the community and 45 beneficiaries.
2015
Moved to Vrygrond
Self-build and move into 610m Centre in heart of Vrygrond.
2016
Launching of Skills Development
Youth Cafe Skills Development Programme launched with 204 beneficiaries.
2017
Award
Department of Social Development Gold Ministerial Youth Excellence Award
2019
Launching of GED programme
GED programme launched
2020
Kingdom Builders Social Enterprise Established
Kingdom Builders Social Enterprise Established. From the Sozo Construction school to the Kingdom Builders program; our crew has released over 165 graduates. The Sozo vision is to train and employ youth through its apprenticeship programme.
2021
Mobile Coffee SE
Mobile Coffee Social Enterprise Established with 51 staff members.
2022
Skills Centre
New Skills Centre opened in Capricorn Business Park with 250 beneficiaries and 62 staff members.