Oct 3, 2023 | News
Our Amaqhawe Care Centre and Khayelisha House were recently revamped and renovated internally and externally – all thanks to the incredible generosity and support From the People of Japan.
Together, these buildings, which date back to 1910 and 1914 respectively, accommodate 34 children, ranging in age from two to 18 years. Over the years, the buildings have been a safe haven that many vulnerable children and youth in KwaZulu Natal have called home.
Children remain here while we focus on reunification and reintegration with family and/or the community, with the ultimate goal of returning children to their homes. Throughout the process, the child’s family is involved and viewed as partners. And, where immediate family is not available, the extended family and community are drawn on for support.
Residential Programme
During their time with us, the children are developmentally assessed, and clear care and development plans drawn up. Developmental programmes provide strengthening and capacity building, whilst therapeutic programmes allow for healing, healthy development, and a sense of well-being.
As a non-profit organisation, our priority has to be on operational needs. However the demands of our aged buildings are a constant concern. Maintenance needs are prioritised, with the most critical and urgent projects being attended to first.
Raising enough money to meet our operational shortfall annually is a challenging task in itself in the present economic climate. And having to raise additional funds to attend to all our maintenance needs makes the task even more difficult. Despite how impossible it seemed, we remained committed and kept approaching donors and sending out appeals for help.
After numerous “No’s” and “Declines”, we are just bursting with immense gratitude and joy to share that we finally received a “Yes” From The People of Japan. This BIG makeover has breathed new life into the buildings and allows them to remain a safe haven for many more vulnerable children in need of a safe and caring home environment.
Thank you to the people of Japan for being our Partners in the Care of Vulnerable Children and Youth.
Sep 29, 2023 | News
“My Culture, Your Culture, One Nation” was our theme for this year’s Heritage Day celebration. We focussed on teaching our children about cultural diversity and how we may speak different languages, but we all belong to one Nation.
Our children enjoyed a full cultural experience – from dressing up in traditional wear to tasting a variety of cultural dishes and participating in a colourful and diverse programme of song and dance.
We were honoured to have a guest speaker, Dawyn Fouriee, from UKZN Drama and Performance Studies. He and his colleague performed a wonderful play for our children.
The event was a huge success! Special thanks to Pinnacle HR for their generous sponsorship towards meals for the day.
Jul 17, 2023 | News
The weather was beautiful, the teams were awesome, the atmosphere was perfect and energy levels were at their highest … so much fun, heart and joy all in one place … we couldn’t have asked for a better day.
Special thanks goes out to all the teams that participated in our Piece the Puzzle Together event.
Beach and Bush Team Building you guys rocked as always! Thank you to our generous sponsors Glenwood Spar, Checkers and KFC. You helped make this day extra special. Thank you!
Jun 23, 2023 | News
Our Child & Youth Care Centre was abuzz with fun and games over the long weekend of 16-18 June, as we celebrated our youth.
Activities included a combined sports day with six other local Child and Youth Care Centres. It was great fun for all the kids to pit their skills against all the other netball and soccer teams. There were also fun activities, with the balloon game being one of the most popular.
Huge thanks to our visitors, Mr & Miss Durban finalists, who shared their stories and spent time encouraging our young people to believe in their dreams.
Jun 13, 2023 | News
What with the 18 new children who have to come to us since the beginning of the year, along with the 56 existing boys and girls in our care, you can imagine how long our list of needs is … it just never seems to end.
With winter in full swing, there is always a need for new warm clothing and shoes, as well as an extended grocery list so that we can provide each child with the balanced diet needed to keep hungry tummies satisfied during these chilly days.
Our grateful thanks to those who have already contributed towards our Winter Warmth campaign. Pictured above is the Sri Sathya Global Council of SA, who visited our home and provided our children with wonderful much needed winter items. Thank you for your wonderful support!
Huge thanks to PEP for the generous voucher that allowed us to buy much needed items for our children. We were able to get a number of warm jackets, socks and long sleeve shirts.
Special thanks also goes to Classic Quilters for their kind and generous donation of comforters for the children’s beds.
