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In reflecting on this past year, I am saddened by the pain so many people have had to experience. The loss of loved ones, livelihoods, and life as it was pre Covid-19. The looting and unrest here in KZN was another moment in...

Sadly, our trusty Yaris was written off by our Insurer after being damaged in a minor accident recently. We are grateful to be insured, however the R30 000 settlement is nowhere near enough to cover the cost of another vehicle....

Our buildings are over 116 years old. Which means that they require considerable maintenance and, in some cases, renovation. We need them to provide a safe and secure environment for the children in our care. But, when you are...

Thanks to Sai Care 108 Pty Ltd we were able to host our annual Heritage Day celebration. We are incredibly grateful for their sponsorship of this special event - one that our children really look forward to and enjoy! Our...

Eight of our young people were recently selected to participate in a one day culinary skills programme facilitated by Ethekwini Caterers. Our children thoroughly enjoyed the day and embraced the opportunity to learn something...

When our school bus, donated to us in 2017 by the IQRAA Trust, was stolen from our property last October, we were devastated. Having a safe and reliable vehicle to transport our children on daily basis is one of our top...

We all know the importance of saving for a rainy day. But when funds are stretched to the limit, it’s just not possible. That is why we launched the Sunshine Campaign – our rainy day emergency fund. Thank you to all those who...

Maintaining five buildings, four of which are over a hundred years old, is near impossible when you also have 74 children to take care of. There just aren't enough hours in the day! Thankfully we have loyal service providers who...

Most households will understand the importance of a tumble dryer, especially in winter when the sun just doesn't have the power to get all the clothes, bedding and towels dry quickly enough. With 74 children in our care, you can...

Lindsay Hamilton and her friend Megan Howes, an independent garden designer, have made magic happen! When Lindsay offered to take on the landscaping of our gardens at 222 Lena Ahrens Road, never in our wildest dreams could we...

These 'before' and 'after' photos tell their own story. At the top, brand new and modern flooring has just been installed at our Amaqhawe Care Centre playroom. And (below) an old garage has been converted in an office for our...

Is it just me or does it feel like the days of each week are like beach sand, sifting through one’s fingers? Here we are approaching the middle of the year, a year that has been nowhere near the normal we once took for granted....

The following article appeared in Child & Youth Care Work, the National Association of Child Care Workers Magazine, Volume 38 recently. CYCW: Mandy, you been Director of Durban Child and Youth Care Centre for many years, but...

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 the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre ... which makes him a real hero in our eyes....

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 to our generous sponsors:  

Writing in Ground Up, James Stent reports that some organisations, such as children's homes and old age homes, have gone for four months without receiving their subsidies from the Department of Social Development. "Hundreds of...

We are so grateful that you are considering commemorating Mandela Day by contributing to the children cared for here at the Durban Child and Youth Care Centre. Sadly, as with many areas of our life, COVID-19’s impact means that...

At this time when our President has announced a National State of Disaster in respect of COVID-19 the management of the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre has implemented urgent and drastic measures to protect the children in...