Following the President’s announcement of movement from lockdown level 3 to adjusted level 4 lockdown, please kindly take note of our restrictions in response to level 4:
All kids need a loving, nurturing father they can look up to and learn from. Someone they can always depend on to keep them safe from harm.
But what if a child doesn’t have a dad? Or he’s the opposite of protective and nurturing … abusing or neglecting his child instead?
Up until four years ago, Myron lived quite happily with his mom and dad in a little one room house. But then his mother died and his father turned to drink. When he was under the influence he became abusive, and the little boy was frightened of him.
He went to live with his grandmother nearby. But this caused problems, as his dad frequently turned up drunk and got into violent arguments with her. Often, she kept Myron home with her instead of sending him to school.
Eventually he was placed at our Home – and for the first time in years, he feels safe and loved. He has excellent ‘moms’ and ‘dads’ he can look up to here … people who care about his welfare. He now goes to school every day with his friends – and he’s doing really well.
Best of all – he has a whole lot of caring ‘aunties’ and ‘uncles’ … people just like you … who help make sure he has everything he needs to enjoy a carefree, happy childhood, and the chance to grow into a well adjusted, successful young man.
Please will you join this loving, caring circle now, and help us help children like Myron?
Sunday 30 May marks the start of Child Protection Week in South Africa. It’s a reminder that children need and deserve protection from harm – and keeping them safe and well is everybody’s business.
Please play your part:
Get behind Child Protection Week and make it count by making your donation online now.
Your contributions are tax deductible in terms of Section 18A. So the more you give, the more you can save on tax this year.
Remember, there’s NO EXCUSE for CHILD ABUSE.
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 2017, South Africa was home to 19.6 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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