Youth

Mandela Day 2024 with James House Child & Youth Care Centre, Cape Town

This year our Mandela Day outing with James House Child & Youth Care Centre took place during sunny November. The learners and staff from James House had a fantastic day touring the Cape Peninsula on the City Sightseeing Red Bus, discovering the beauty and history of their own city. We experienced breath-taking views at Signal Hill, the ocean breeze at Camps Bay Beach and Seapoint, and ended the afternoon with a visit to The World of Birds. Each moment was a chance for these children to experience Cape Town through new eyes.

The generosity of the donors who made this day possible by sponsoring the trip, gift packs, and groceries has left a lasting impact, reminding us all of the power of community support. James House expressed their deep gratitude for the continuous love and care that makes days like these possible. Witnessing the joy and excitement of the children was a privilege, and it was a humbling reminder of the difference we can make in each other’s lives. This initiative was not just an outing; it was a chance to spark hope, inspire dreams, and offer a brighter future to children who deserve it.  Great effort from project leader Rucita Vassen & team of volunteers.

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Stationery & Shoes for Students

15 packs of the jumbo triangle colour pencils that was donated at the the Bana Ba Creche and Home in Thembisa. The 15 packs will be shared amongst 50 children.

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Annual Winter Blanket Project

This is our annual Winter Blanket project to donate and distribute blankets to the poor, needy and homeless community. We also had a collection of non-perishable food, clothes and household necessities.  This project was in partnership with the SSHCS also be assisted by the Southern Suburbs Hindu Cultural Society. (SSHCS). In total 150 blankets was donated. The beneficiaries of the blankets included the following: –

• The homeless

• The REUVEN Old Age Home organization

• The Rehabilitation Centre

 

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Macebo Primary School Project

Gratitude to IAHV and all of our special donors that contributed towards the Macebo Primary School Project in Kwa Cele district in KZN. The students and teachers were thrilled with the new tables, chairs and steel stationery cupboards. 4 steel cabinets, 13 kiddies table and 52 chairs and a dining set with 6 chairs were provided to the school.  We did some yoga, sang songs, handed out lollipops to the learners. The children and teachers were so grateful and excited.

Our endeavour is to continue to work with the school and next term begin the Breath Water Sound program.

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Breath Water Sound workshop at St. Theresa’s Children Home

16 children attended the BWS workshop at the St. Theresa’s Children Home in Mayville. They had a lovely party at the end and awarded certificates with the presence of the management from the children’s home.  They enjoyed the program and got to learn many new things.

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School Uniforms for the Children at Pemary Ridge School

Children at Pemary Ridge School in Durban were handed school uniform items. We were able to provide 30 school shoes and other items such as socks, grey shorts, school badges, white shirts and skirts. These were given to 90 deserving children at the school that come from disadvantaged homes. Thank you for your contributions in making this possible.

 

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Stationery for Students

Children at Pemary Ridge School in Durban were handed school uniform items. We were able to provide 30 school shoes, 60 socks, 30 grey shorts, 30 school badges, 120 white shirts and a few skirts for the girls. These were given to 90 deserving children at the school that come from disadvantaged homes. Thank you for your contributions in making this possible.

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Pensioners Day at The Nelson Mandela Youth Centre

Another great event was held at the Nelson Mandela Youth Centre in collaboration with The Art of Living (sister organisation of IAHV), Revolution Motor Cycle and a group of attorneys.

On Saturday 16 December , over 300 pensioners were treated to a day of fun, dance, delicious food, games, singing and comedy.

Everyone left with a gift bag and a vanity bag packed with wonderful items including a watch.

Our volunteers did a sterling job in ensuring every request was taken care of.

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Christmas Eve at The Nelson Mandela Youth Centre

Can you really imagine Christmas without toys and games for children?  Initiated by IAHV, The Nelson Mandela Youth Centre and a donor who sponsored the toys. This was a Christmas Eve toy and snack distribution with chip rolls to 150 children in Welbeduct in Chatsworth KZN. This adds to the joy. It is great and makes you feel good and it keeps the kids excited.  Also to make sure that they have a present to open up on Christmas Day.

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Winter Packs & Back to School Packs

This is an registered IAHV Project. The Johannesburg Children’s Hope Centre is the oldest children’s home based in Johannesburg, with 64 children who have been found in need of care by the Children’s Court. The children range in age from three to twenty-one years old and are admitted because they have lost parental care due to physical, sexual or emotional abuse, severe neglect or abandonment.

With the support from IAHV assisting with the funds we have managed to secure to purchase school stationery and books for the children. On the 13th of December we personally delivered the stationery to the home and on the 16th of January, the children received brand new stationery for the year. In the next few weeks, we will be arranging to host a yoga and meditation session with the children.

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