Every year on 27 April, South Africa commemorates Freedom Day — marking the country’s first democratic elections in 1994 and celebrating the values of dignity, equality, and human rights for all. Yet freedom is not just a moment...

As we approach Human Rights Day on 21 March, we are reminded of the urgent need to strengthen the protection and fulfilment of children’s rights in South Africa. The South African Human Rights Commission identifies children’s...

Across much of the world, February is synonymous with ‘love.’ While Valentine’s Day offers a reminder to celebrate it, at the Durban Child and Youth Care Centre we are privileged to witness love in action every single day. For...

There’s something about the start of a new year that seems to entice us to do some self-reflection. We look back on the struggles of the past year; we ruminate on how we could have tackled them differently and consider the...

It’s the final school term for 2025 and we can hardly believe that we’ve reached that time of the year again when our children are preparing for their exams. We understand how overwhelming this period can be for children, so...

This year, Durban Child and Youth Care Centre celebrates a staggering 120 years of serving, nurturing, and loving children and youth in need. That’s 12 decades of hope, healing, hugs, and hard work — and we’re still going...

What is Play Therapy? It is a psychological method that therapists use to help children and even adults explore their feelings, process experiences, and develop coping mechanisms. As adults we watch children spontaneously and...

Self-care is the practice of caring for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of one’s life. Engaging in activities associated with these aspects fosters a sense of wellbeing. Generally, the idea of self-care is...

How do you respond to a child who says, “leave me alone”? Do you get upset, raise an eyebrow and shout with assertive authority? Or do you step back and take a moment to try and understand the reasons why? The challenge most of...

2025 is a year that marks 120 years of our existence as a place that provides children with a caring home. We acknowledge the importance of the support received from our community of friends and donors who from the very...