Unfortunately our quiz night has been cancelled. For more information, please contact Nicolette on 031 2011 301 or email nicolette@dch.org.za Grateful thanks also …

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Writing in Ground Up, James Stent reports that some organisations, such as children’s homes and old age homes, have gone for four months …

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We are so grateful that you are considering commemorating Mandela Day by contributing to the children cared for here at the Durban Child …

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At this time when our President has announced a National State of Disaster in respect of COVID-19 the management of the Durban Child …

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During April 2019 the Department of Social Development asked all Child and Youth Care Centre’s in KZN to a meeting. Meeting the health …

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We have been fortunate in this financial year to have received support towards some of our most pressing renovation projects. Special thank you …

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There were mixed emotions as children and staff gathered to bid one our children farewell as she returns to her family after many …

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During one of our Monday morning team meetings I shared a reading on the power of patience; “For you have need of steadfast …

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We would like to thank all our friends and supporters who opened their hearts and hands to our children. Our children were ready …

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Umbilo Car Wash for supporting our organisation by hosting a Fundraising Car Wash …

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At the beginning of the year, we welcomed no fewer than 18 new children to our Home – seven of them have just …

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What happened … where has 2019 gone? It seems that every year at this time we ask the same question – where has …

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20 years ago, this organisation took a leap of faith and opened the Siyakhula Rehabilitation Centre offering an in-patient treatment programme to young …

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Chris Yuill took over as Treasurer of the Durban Child and Youth Care Centre during 1991, and held this position until 2017 when …

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Early this year, our organisation was amongst many others that were affected by the heavy rain storm. Our reception area was flooded, causing …

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Special thanks to the wonderful ladies from the 31 Club for their incredible kindness and generosity to our organisation. Soon after the children …

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On Saturday, 2 November we hosted our Annual Friendship Day Programme. The goal of the programme is to empower our young people and …

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In September this year, 13 young people completed the gold hike to successfully complete their level and achieve their Gold Presidents Award. In …

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A big thank you to Glen Parent Youth Group for all that they have done for us over the last two weeks. This …

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Grateful thanks to everyone who volunteered, visited or donated to help make Mandela Week 2019 unforgettable! We started the week with the Gogos …

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Over the past few months the DCYCC has been a hive of activity. It has been an incredibly busy time with much happening. …

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From 2-4 July, 2019, the National Executive Committee of the South African National Association of Child Care Workers (NACCW) and the Board of …

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At the end of June, 12 of our young people attended a 4-night camp hosted by the Presidents Award. The theme for the …

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Our Zumbathon fundraising dance party took place on 1 June 2019, and was a huge success! A total of 35 friends and supporters …

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One day – Ten Corporate Teams – Eight Awesome Challenges. That’s what’s in store for you when you enter the our Mandela Day …

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There was great excitement when members of the Nazareth Youth Club arrived at DCYCC in their big van, and unloaded 35 large buckets …

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Children have the right to be protected from violence, exploitation and abuse – and National Child Protection Week raises awareness of these rights. …

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Pictured above: Tristan Kaatze (Trustee of Sibaya Community Trust), Mandy Goble (Director of DCYCC) and Grant Fincham (Treasurer of DCYCC) officially opening Saunders …

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On International Childen’s Day – Saturday 1 June – you’re invited to get active and join us for a Zumba Fitness party. Venue …

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Six of our children won tickets to Monster Jam, in a colouring and drawing competition sponsored by National Sand and Stone. The lucky …

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