When our school bus, donated to us in 2017 by the IQRAA Trust, was stolen from our property last October, we were devastated. …

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We all know the importance of saving for a rainy day. But when funds are stretched to the limit, it’s just not possible. …

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Maintaining five buildings, four of which are over a hundred years old, is near impossible when you also have 74 children to take …

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Most households will understand the importance of a tumble dryer, especially in winter when the sun just doesn’t have the power to get …

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Lindsay Hamilton and her friend Megan Howes, an independent garden designer, have made magic happen! When Lindsay offered to take on the landscaping …

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These ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos tell their own story. At the top, brand new and modern flooring has just been installed at our …

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Is it just me or does it feel like the days of each week are like beach sand, sifting through one’s fingers? Here …

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With social distancing still the norm for most people, our usual Mandela Day projects are off the cards. Instead, you’re invited to join …

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The following article appeared in Child & Youth Care Work, the National Association of Child Care Workers Magazine, Volume 38 recently. CYCW: Mandy, …

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Yay for Level 1 Lockdown, which has finally allowed us to welcome volunteers to our home again. We’ve missed you and your wonderful …

Read More "Volunteers return at last!"

With the consistent decline in new Covid-19 cases and government’s decision to move from Lockdown level 3 to level 1, we are happy …

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Happy New Year! May 2021 be a blessed and better year for us all. Without a doubt 2020 was a difficult and challenging …

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We would like to thank everyone who spoilt our children over the festive period. From toys in bright wrappings to new clothes … …

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Although Chris Dranias didn’t manage to break the powerlifting record last Saturday, he did manage to raise a record breaking R42 290.00 for …

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On 5 December, Durban strong man, Chris Dranias, will attempt to break South Africa’s 30 year old powerlifting, deadlift record, held by Gerrit …

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We were fortunate enough to receive a wonderful donation of new pyjamas from three lovely ladies based in Durban North. For the past …

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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 …

Read More "Organisations on the brink of collapse as government cuts funding"

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 …

Read More "Special announcement – Extraordinary response to COVID-19 threat"

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

Read More "Ensuring compliance by outsourcing catering"

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 …

Read More "Starting ‘big school’ for the first time"

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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