Feb 12, 2025 | News
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 plastic netting to keep the trespassers out. But the monkeys had great fun bouncing on it like a trampoline, tearing large holes in the netting in the process. After that, they could come and go as they pleased, making off with our crop even before it was ready to be harvested.
Thankfully, the 1 Association AEAS came to the rescue with generous funding to have new steel fencing installed. With their help we have been able to extend the garden and make sure that it’s the children who enjoy the fruits of our labour.
Special thanks to 1 Association AEAS for their help.
Oct 17, 2024 | News
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 Centres, along with a very long list of Norms and Standards that must be complied with. Centres such as ours are regularly monitored and evaluated by The Department of Social Development to ensure compliance.
Even if this was not the case, the protection, safety and treatment of children placed in our care on court orders remains our top priority. At DCYCC we are committed to keeping the child at the centre of every decision taken regarding their care and welfare. Their needs are our main concern. And those needs are many.
Plenty of nutritious food … clothing and shoes, including school uniforms, books and stationery … safe transport to and from school … medical and dental attention … and therapy to help children recover from past abuse or trauma.
But, on top of the day-to-day needs, we have to provide safe and comfortable shelter.
Right now, we are embarking on extensive renovations to our SAWAS House, which is ‘home’ to 20 adolescent boys. Owing to the age of the house, a great deal needs to be done to restore it to a warm and welcoming place where these youngsters can thrive. It’s a massive undertaking and will remain at the centre of our fundraising efforts for the rest of the year.
Despite the sheer size of the project, we are confident that success is on the horizon. We are moving forward in faith and hope, and I look forward to being able to report back on the successful completion of the project in due course.
Oct 10, 2024 | News
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 and Vodacom for treating our children to such a wonderful experience. Special thanks for all the gifts received and for making such a meaningful difference in the lives of our children.
Oct 3, 2024 | News
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 song and dance.
Oct 3, 2024 | News
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 child’s personality and preferences, the beautiful new beds brought such joy. What a pleasure to be able to give children the ‘luxury’ of special, new duvets and pillowcases.
It might not seem like a big deal to some. But to children who haven’t even had their own bed in the past … let alone brand new linen to cosy up in at night … it means the world!
Special thanks to Upway Trading for their incredible contribution towards this request.
Oct 3, 2024 | News
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 their sponsorship of the event. Special acknowledgement also goes out to Tigerbrands, Canway Supply Chain Solutions, Shoprite Checkers, Bright Sparks Studio, What’s the Function, our dynamic guest speaker Malungi Mayende and songbird Keah.
To all our friends and supporters who joined us for the event, thank you for helping us make it a huge success. Click here for more information on the SAWAS House renovations.
