PROJECTS
SCHOOL-IN-A-BOX / TUTORING
Most of the children struggle to achieve academically and so we have several things running to assist.
We employ 2 ladies from the community to assist in tutoring the children 5 days a week.
We purchased 25 tablets on which children can access material to augment their schooling.
We are in the process of fitting the computer room with 16 computers for the older scholars and students to do research and for people to look for and apply for jobs.
DREAMGIRLS
A group of women meets with the younger girls from the community seeking to connect with and mentor them.
Through Bible interaction, skills development, activities and conversations, they aim to influence them and encourage them to make wise decisions as they enter adolescence and the early adult years. This is a critical time in a young woman's life - a time when one is easily exploited and a time when poor decisions can derail a promising future.
FEEDING
Many of the families struggle to put food on the table on a daily basis. Many survive purely on social grants. During the holidays, the kids dont get the school feeding scheme food that they rely on and so many are hungry for most of the holiday.
We support at risk families and children on a regular basis.
We run a soup kitchen 3 days a week that feeds around 100 children each day.
BLANKETS AND CLOTHING
During the winter months we have collected blankets and sleeping bags to distribute to those in need.
We are blessed to receive regular donations of new or good quality second hand clothing which we "sell" at Jumble Sales from time to time or distribute free to those in real need.
At the Jumble Sales, residents buy clothing for between R2-R5 for 3 items at a time.
SHACK BUILDING
Many families live in shacks that are built from old materials that cant keep the heavy winter rain and wind out. The roofs leak profusely and they are bitterly cold.
Over the years we have been blessed to be able to build over 20 new shacks for families in need.
CHURCH
Since October 2015 we have run a church service every Sunday evening in the township. We are blessed to have a variety of guest preachers as well as members of the Trust that teach and encourage and challenge us every week. The worship is awesome!
Before the service we run a Children's Church attended by about 70-90 children each Sunday.
MEDICAL INTERVENTION
The community is in real need of better medical care. Since the beginning of our involvement, we have helped numerous residents with ailments from appendicitis to ringworm to abscesses to help aquiring a wheelchair.
We run a small clinic that provides help more regularly.
BIBLE STUDIES
We run several Bible studies during the week. The older guys meet Wednesdays with Charl as part of the Soldiers for Christ group. The younger girls and the younger guys meet in their own groups on Sunday evenings.
SPORT
Sport has been a great way to connect with the youth in Klipheuwel. We play soccer with the guys and netball with the girls on Thursday afternoons.
In addition, we partner with coaches in the township to train several boys and girls teams that take part in regional matches.
FUN
God created the world for us to enjoy too and so we try to make time to just hang out. play games, sing, dance and generally enjoy the journey of life together
HOLIDAY CLUB
Holidays are a time when the youth are hanging around looking for something exciting to do. It is a great time to play structured activities with them as well as to take the opportunity to connect and mentor and get to know what is going on in their lives .... all the while just having good clean fun!!
CAMPS
We occassionally take the young people away for camps. Time when we can spend a longer in connecting, teaching and just enjoying each others company away from the normal stresses of life.
We have run several boys and girls camps.
READING PROGRAM
We have started a reading program that aims to help the younger children to hone this critical skill that will benefit them throughout the rest of their lives.
SEWING PROGRAM
Since 2022, we have been running a Fashion/Sewing program to provide much needed adult skills development for people living in the Klipheuwel township. The aim is to up-skill people by teaching them sewing, embroidery, dressmaking and related skills as well as basic business skills. We program is a work in progress as we continuously strive to improve the way we run the course and acquire new equipment.
