Instilling good personal hygiene habits is an important part of what we teach here at the Durban Child and Youth Care Centre. Because, not only is it important for children’s health, it’s also a huge confidence booster.
Imagine turning up for school without having washed … and being bullied because you smell bad.
Many of our little ones know only too well the humiliation of this, because they were badly neglected before being placed with us. Some lived on the streets, or in tumble down shacks without running water or bathroom facilities. Some never even owned a toothbrush before coming to us!
Now, they have access to hot showers and baths, fresh smelling soap and shampoo, facecloths, toothbrushes and toothpaste. And for the older children, roll-on deodorant, body lotion and sanitary pads.
And it all costs a huge amount! If you’ve been shopping recently, you’ll know how prices have shot up. Just replacing 74 toothbrushes adds up to over R1 000 … and that’s buying the cheapest, no name brands.
Please will you help? Your donation of R150 buys a ‘care pack’ of soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and Vaseline for one child. R200 buys enough soap for one week. R599 pays for a new roll-on for every one of the older children. Any amount you can spare makes a difference and will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for helping our children learn these valuable habits of self care and good personal hygiene.
Your caring and concern is always so encouraging.
Your donation of any amount will be put towards much needed toiletries to keep our children clean, healthy and confident.
In a perfect world, every child would grow up in a loving home – with enough food, clothing and opportunities to play and learn.
But it’s not a perfect world.
The Durban Child & Youth Care Centre strives to give children who’ve been orphaned, abandoned, neglected or abused, another chance of a happy childhood. We provide a safe home, all the daily necessities, education and encouragement to help them develop into healthy, well-adjusted kids.
Wherever possible, we work with the family to enable children to return home. Because every child needs a place to belong.
In mid 2018, South Africa was home to 19.7 million children under the age of 18
Of these:
We appreciate donations of non-perishable food items, clothing and toiletries. Please contact us for a list of our most pressing needs.
Choose the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre as the beneficiary of your MySchool card and help raise funds every time you swipe the card.
Helping with homework, mentoring older children and sewing clothes are just some of the ways you can make a difference.
Provide a regular monthly service like removal of garden refuse, or general maintenance like replacing light bulbs and tap washers.
Run a marathon and ask your friends to sponsor you ... or ask for donations to DCYCC in lieu of birthday or Christmas gifts.
Even small donations - made regularly every month by debit order or recurring EFT - add up to a whole lot of help.
One sentence in your will could make a lasting impact on a child's life – and costs you nothing right now!
Contribute towards the running costs for one room – and your kindness will touch many children's lives each year.
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