About KAMA
KAMA connects hands-on learning, mentorship and practical outcomes so emerging talent can move from potential to employment, entrepreneurship and professional work.
Who we are
Kora Africa Media Academy is designed to provide emerging South African and African filmmakers, creatives and aspiring entrepreneurs with practical, hands-on training. KAMA offers programmes in media, cooking, catering, baking, cake decoration and other livelihood skills that support employment, entrepreneurship and community development.
Filmmaking and media remain KAMA's founding focus. We are building on that foundation with culinary and enterprise programmes that respond to practical employment, business and community needs.
We are developing partnerships with recognised educational, creative, culinary and industry institutions to expand access to relevant teaching, skilled facilitators, equipment, mentorship and career pathways.
Our purpose is simple: help talented people learn practical skills, produce work they can stand behind and move forward with confidence and professionalism.
We provide hands-on media, culinary and enterprise training, supported by mentorship and practical outcomes that can strengthen employment, entrepreneurship and community development.
We envision learners across the continent gaining practical knowledge, confidence and networks to create, work, build businesses and contribute to their communities.
Our nonprofit direction
As KAMA develops as a nonprofit organisation, these objectives guide our programmes, partnerships and community work across South Africa and the wider African continent.
Provide accessible, hands-on education and skills development that equips learners with useful creative, culinary and enterprise capabilities.
Develop filmmakers, actors, writers, producers and content creators through practical training, mentorship and portfolio-building opportunities.
Offer practical cooking, catering, baking, cake decoration and related livelihood programmes that can support income generation.
Expand learning opportunities for young people and underserved communities, including learners facing financial, geographic or social barriers.
Prepare learners for employment, self-employment and small-business development through workplace readiness, costing, planning and business basics.
Strengthen communities through outreach, partnerships, shared resources and programmes that promote dignity, participation and sustainable opportunity.
Specific programmes, beneficiary groups and activities may be expanded as resources, partnerships and community needs develop.
What guides us
Our cultures, languages, knowledge and lived experiences matter in every field.
Every core programme leads to practical work for a real portfolio.
Talent should not be limited by location, background or starting equipment.
Learners practise the standards expected in real workplaces and enterprises.
Learners understand the value of their skills, ideas, products and work.
People, cultures and communities are served with care, dignity and responsibility.
The Kora family
Media learners may be considered for showcases, mentorship, industry introductions or suitable opportunities across the Kora ecosystem. Learners in all departments may be considered for relevant partner opportunities. Course completion does not guarantee employment, funding or distribution. Any rights or distribution arrangement is handled through a separate written agreement.
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