Mthimkhulu International have been awarded the contract for Teambuilding and Supervisory training for Namdeb Diamond Mines in Namibia - starting in April 2007.

3 companies presented their programmes to Namdeb in June 2006, and Mthimkhulu International was successful.

2900 people will go through 141 different Celebrating Humanity teambuilding sessions.

CEO Arthie Moore, says "We are indeed honoured and humbled to have been awarded this contract. And we know that it is due to the impact our delegates have had on us as human beings. Through respect and understanding we will become powerful catalysts of change, in South Africa and the world. And we are very excited that our Celebrating Humanity programme is creating change in our country."

Mthimkhulu International - has previously offered teambuilding and transformation programs in the USA, Zambia and South Africa.

Call us on +27(0)825523352 for more info on this successfully completed Diversity Teaambuild!

Arthie and I would like to humbly thank, all of the people who voted for Mthimkhulu International and everyone who has helped, us, worked with us, used our services and supported us in our goal to transform our country.

In the Skills Portal Training Provider of the Year ceremony, held on 8/3/2007, in Sandton City Conference centre - Johannesburg, our company was amongst the Top training providers recognised nation-wide! (See below)

It is an honour to be recognised by our clients and delegates, in this way.

Thank you all!

In a National survey run by the Skills Portal, learners from training companies were asked to select their top trainer and training company.

Mthimkhulu International - creators and facilitators of  Celebrating Humanity diversity training and transformational teambuilding - were nominated as 1 of the top 11 companies in South Africa!

This Proudly South African, 81% woman owned, BEE company has dedicated it's time and it's very existence to transformation.

Ably led by the inspirational Arthie Moore (CEO) and company founder - Brian Moore, Mthimkhulu International is actively tranforming diverse workplace teams and individual lives - in South Africa, Africa and on occasion in the USA.

This multi-talented, multi-diverse and multi-lingual team live the life that they espouse and love the lives that they live! "It is wonderful to wake up in the morning knowing that you are doing what you live and that you love what you do", says Brian Moore - MD.

Their latest teambuilding contract is with Namdeb - in the Diamond fields of Namibia. This will kick off March 2007 and should be completed by year end.

The power of the fun and  effective Celebrating Humanity programs lies firmly in the facilitation team's ability to respect all people, irrespective of their background, beliefs, religions, cultures, traditions or opinions.

At the outset we have worked with the belief that, "At the level of respect, all people are equal." With this in mind, life became far easier for us and our learners.

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And even greater news was the arrival in 2006 of our latest boy, Kailash. Here he is with his wonderful brother, Lliam.

For the full Give a little bit article click here

Each year, around about this time, my unemployed mother-in-law gathers her energies, a few helpers and donations to feed thousands of people. This year will be no different. She will feed the people of Challenge, in Durban. All of them are mentally-disabled to some degree.

These wonderfully happy people will make this day their Christmas party and my mum-in-law helps to make it possible. She will feed many more of the elderly and homeless, on separate days and in two events, in December. And she begins only with her heart, her spirit and her commitment.

We, as members of the family, willing pile in to help - as veggie peelers and servers. Some of us donate cooking oil, meat, vegetables and salads. And the local business community contributes the rest. She then prepares and cooks, pots of food that will feed 300 people each. The pots are delivered to the venue and served by volunteers.

The joy and gratitude of the people, some of the latter group are living from hand-to-mouth is tangible. They are treated with all the respect and love that each one of us deserves.

None of them will know that this giving person, labours with severe health challenges. No-one will know, the joy that these days give her.

No-one but her.

And this is all started by one person - one person who actively wants to give.

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If you wish to make contribution, assist or offer some words of support call Bhanu on 0762382510 or 27 31 2060551. Or email us

The first event at Challenge, in Durban - South Africa, is on 19th December, 2006.

Aids Orphans in Hillcrest - near Durban on 19th December 2006.

Senior Citizens at the Caneside Library, on 22nd December 2006.

If you are looking for ways to handle inter-personal challenges, inter-group, workplace diversity challenges and issues, in fact to get your diverse workplace, positively and powerfully, working  for you, their families and your teams - look no further than this site!

Over the past few months, Mthimkhulu International has been building a history and record of its workplace transformation, and workplace diversity training programmes.

The site carries  free diversity stories and articles, diversity training and team-building feedback, diversity training photographs and  program information.

The Celebrating Humanity program is highlighted here with an overview of its components.

Clients and delegates are given a forum for commenting on the relevance and outcomes of this amazing South African developed - International diversity training program. (Mthimkhulu International also offer their services in other areas of the African continent and internationally.)

Behaviours, ownership and accountability within conflicting groups, amongst combative individuals and negative teams are transformed and built through the Celebrating Humanity program.

CEO - Arthie Moore believes that old fashioned conflict resolution starts at the wrong place. "Too many people focus on the conflict. They try and apportion blame, get apologies, new strategies and then get the team to move on.

This can rebuild old angers and often makes the situation worse than it was before.

The Celebrating Humanity program is facilitated with the foundation that "at the level of respect all people are equal!"

This coupled with a fun, inclusive, non-judgemental program - with Respect as the main criteria - ensures a complete turn around in the team.

One of the greatest challenges to any transformational team-building programme is the lack of follow through. In order to follow through, it is essential that the team is clear of past interpersonal challenges.

Once past challenges are cleared, regular meetings must be run by the team members, all of whom should be in control of the issues of respect, professionalism and communication.

And of course , accountability can only come with ownership. These are some of the keys of the Celebrating Humanity program"

Take some time now and go to the Celebrating Humanity projects site. Sign up for the newsletter and enjoy! Or email me for more info.

Last week Celebrating Humanity and Connoisseurs Catering - in the person of Bhanu Haripersad - combined resources and skills to feed the mentally-challenged people at Challenge, in Durban, South Africa.

The cost of the meals for +-250 people was sponsored by Mthimkhulu International. The whole team got together collecting the food, peeling the vegetables and cooking the meal.

They joined forces and served up the meal to a happy and festive group of people.

Arthie is expecting our second child - due in August 2006.

Little Lliam is so excited - he placed his order and now the process is now under way. He has decided that he must have a sister - all of his cousins have arrived in a "boy then a girl" combination.

He certainly is showing his ability to be a good supporting brother, by looking after his small cousin - Swastie. He feeds her - and tries to carry her. (So that she doesn't have to walk!)

All at home and the office are excited - Lliam will be 5 years and 6 months old when his sibling arrives!