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Youth Day was marked by an inspiring internal programme for the children, during which they enjoyed several presentations by Child and Youth Care Students from the Durban University of Technology, who are doing their workplace...

'Healing, hope and happiness' is the theme of the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre's 120th Anniversary Gala Dinner, reflecting the organisation's work with children who've been abandoned, neglected or abused. Join us for a...

The countdown to our special celebratory event has begun. We are thrilled to confirm that the ‘120 year gala event’ will take place on 12 September 2025. It promises to be a night of entertainment, showcasing the Healing, Hope...

Child Protection is everyone's responsibility. That was the theme of our communications and activities during National Child Protection Week, which took place from 29 May to 5 June 2025. Thank you to all those generous donors...

From May 5th to 11th, the global Child and Youth Care Work (CYCW) community came together to commemorate Child and Youth Care Workers Week. This year's theme, "Global Belonging in Child and Youth Care," underscored the sector's...

The month of May is National Child Protection Month. It is commemorated in our country annually to raise awareness of the rights of children. Protecting children from violence, neglect, exploitation, and abuse isn’t just...

The history of the Durban Child and Youth Care Centre goes back to an informal meeting of 5 people who identified the need for a crèche for vulnerable little children in the Durban vicinity. The Durban Crèche and Children’s...

Once upon a time (35 years ago to be exact), our buildings stood amid extensive, lush, green lawns. The sprinklers ran at least three times a week – more often in winter. But, as the cost of water rose, we had to cut down more...

This year marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of our organisation. Based on Wikipedia’s estimate that the average generation spans 20-30 years, we can proudly boast that the Durban Child and Youth Care Centre has...

Paint peeling off the walls, damp stains on the ceilings and carpets that had seen much better days. This is how the upstairs bedrooms and passages of SAWAS House used to look. But, thanks to Ironman for the Kids and the Victor...

School bags, lunchboxes, books, stationery, school uniforms, shoes and more! Thank you so much to everyone who got behind our Back-to-School call to action, helping to make sure that every one of our children had everything they...

Much as our children enjoy watching the antics of the monkeys in our neighbourhood, our vegetable gardeners were not amused to see their precious produce being carried off by these naughty creatures. The answer, we thought, was...

Did you know that Child and Youth Care Centres are amongst the most highly regulated services in South Africa? The Children’s Act has an entire chapter dedicated to the establishment and operating requirements of registered...

On Thursday, 3 October, our children and staff had the absolute privilege of meeting and interacting with the awesome players from the Orlando Pirates Soccer Team. Thank you Orlando Pirates Football Club, and sponsors Aquellé...

Our children enjoyed a wonderful Heritage Day programme on 24 September. It was an opportunity to dress up in their traditional wear, taste a variety of cultural dishes and participate in a colourful and diverse programme of...

Just look at what the incredible donors to our linen appeal have made possible! When the children saw their brand new bed linen all set up, ready and waiting for bedtime, they were so excited. Specially chosen to suit each...

Our Ladies High Tea was held on Thursday, 26 September in aid of our SAWAS House renovations project – and what a beautiful gathering it was, as you can see from the photographs! Many thanks to Coastlands Hotel Musgrave for...