MISSION, VISION & VALUES
What we stand for
Mission
To take "ordinary" kids (including "youth-at-risk") and provide them with the resources to develop skills, through the medium of Circus Arts, that will develop them as young leaders, good citizens, ambassadors for South Africa, and make them eminently employable.
To provide innovative cutting edge professional training and entertainment thereby providing opportunities for youth to fulfill their potential and contributing to the growth of a healthy nation.
To form mutually beneficial partnerships with our funders and others who wish to be associated with Zip Zap.
Vision
By 2023 Zip Zap is maximising positive life-changing social impact on South African youth through its professional circus hub which delivers world-class performances to inspire audiences nationally and internationally.
Purpose
Zip Zap creates a platform for students (and partners) with a chance to turn dreams into reality providing an open door to a fun, safe place, with a sense of family and a clear focus to shape their confidence, skills and worth, critical to moving on as a new South Africa.
Values
Our values give us the ability to live what we have learned, and believe in what we do.
Accountability - We undertake to find solutions and taking responsibility when problems arise. Embracing the concept and culture of taking risks and owning the successes and failures. Seeking guidance and support in order to build capacity.
Ethical- Respecting and promoting the Zip Zap brand and to remain committed to the walk the talk at all times. Choosing honesty and accountability above all else.
Transformational - We undertake to pay it forward with a skill set that could benefit others and be an inspiration and nurture a change of heart in others.
Team- To have a shared vision which encourages synergy and harmony within the team. We remain committed to supporting each other at all times and in any situation.
Passion with Perseverance - We are committed to being on time, every time and be one hundred percent invested. We undertake to continue to grow and improve in successes and failures.