About Us

The J2I Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to music and drama, is a vibrant hub fostering artistic expression, nurturing talent, and harmonizing communities through the transformative power of the arts.

About Us

Who are we?

The J2I Foundation is a Social Development Agent whose focus is to create and promote self-sustaining households and communities in South Africa. We do this through various youth-directed interventions that are designed to facilitate transformation in young individuals, households and communities. Our step-by-step process begins with the identification of specific needs in individuals/households and or communities.

From there we develop innovative solutions that are then transferred to the beneficiaries through training, skills development, funding (financial assistance, food, school fees etc), and on-going mentorship. We believe that poverty, hunger and the need to survive are the main drivers of crime and most social ills, including drug abuse, teenage pregnancies and the uncontrolled spread of HIV and AIDS in local communities and the work of the J2I Foundation is critical in eliminating these causative factors of crime.

In order to achieve our mandate, we rely on the kindness of various organisations and individuals, both local and international, for funding and other donations which are channeled into the work we do. So, if you are reading this and you wish to empower us to create change in South African communities, please follow this link to join our amazing network of partners. A kind word here, and a generous penny there, may just be all we need to change the world one young person at a timeAs a Foundation, we reach communities through various platforms that are designed to attract and engage mostly the youth whilst we enlist them into our programs. Some of these platforms include a music group called The Foundation, a theatre group, a band, a multi-denominational spiritual platform, camps and workshops amongst others.

About Us

The Foundation

The Foundation is a contemporary music ensemble that is wholly owned by the J2I Foundation. We believe in the power of music and how correctly used it can be a very strong weapon in informing behaviour and driving social transformation amongst young people. We use music as a platform to access our both funders and targeted beneficiaries and to create platforms for engagement. The music group is also used as a vehicle to generate income through music sales, performance fees at corporate or social gigs and through concerts. To buy o just listen to The Foundation’s music, please visit the online store on this platform. For bookings, you may contact us here as well.

Theatre Group

South Africa has a rich history in the use of theatre as a culturally apt means of entertainment, communication, motivation and revolution. We tap into that history by providing a platform for artistically inclined youth to not just explore their gifts but to earn a living as well. It is theatre of the people, by the people in the sense that the very communities from whom these young performers come from become the consumers of the works that the theatre produces. We have built strong and lasting relationships with both experienced and budding directors in the local industry who ensure that the products we deliver are of a high standard and quality.

J2I Spiritual Hub

In order to complete the transformative process, it is critical that the young people and communities we help are equipped with not just economical tools but that they are spiritually and socially empowered as well. Whilst ours is not to promote a specific religious persuasion over another, we believe that by helping our communities align with God and connect at a spiritual level, we create a very strong moral and social foundation that is critical for the sustainability of all economic efforts. We organize leadership camps, focus group discussions around relevant social issues such as drug and alcohol abuse, sexual behaviour, strategies for excellence in life etc.

J2I Radio

Perhaps one of our most exciting, and yet potentially the most powerful means of connecting with our communities, and effecting change therein, is through the J2I Digital Radio Station. J2I Radio is an easily accessible interactive channel focused on positive entertainment, information and the engagement of relevant social, spiritual and economic issues affecting the youth and local communities.As a 24 hour station, we endeavor, through a continued presence, to engrave and endear our message and mission into the very hearts of our beneficiaries in order to ensure sustained personal and communal development over the long term.

Our Technical Team

Our Team

The J2I Foundation is fortified by an exceptional team of dedicated professionals, each a luminary in their respective fields, weaving together a tapestry of expertise, passion, and commitment. From seasoned music educators to accomplished dramatists and visionary program coordinators, our team is a constellation of talent, working tirelessly to shape and enrich the artistic landscape.

Derry Crowther

Mastering

Derry Crowther

Tonisha Elliott

Sound Engineer

Tonisha Elliott

Rian Holman

Producer

Rian Holman