The persistence of poverty is one of the most important and urgent questions facing South Africa
It influences and forms children from a very early age, and when they grow older it may manifest in violent behavior.
Coming to grips with these dynamics...
requires going beyond the limitations of conventional "sustainable livelihoods", and understanding the core, so we can empower where it is most effective - THE NEXT GENERATION.
True change can only happen from within. Therefore we always take hands with other NPO’s or key role players within communities, because :
- When a community serves itself it empowers, motivates and strengthens a community.
- We at Y 4 L understand that many of our vulnerable communities are like family and through serving each other, communities heal from within.
We focus on youth development. We offer weekly classes, youth leadership training, agriculture programs and have a holistic approach while reaching many different sectors. We also use our “Beat the Bully” program to address serious issues like GBV (Gender Based Violence), Bully Behavior in schools and in the working environment, through training and program implementation.
- We at Y 4 L believe in “doing with VS doing for”. Relationships in a community is key. Direct charity increases disability, when we do for those in need what they have the capacity to do for themselves, we disempower them.
- We bring solutions to basic needs –
- Family (love)
- Lighthouse ladies + groups (belong)
- Feeding (worth)
- We empower with purpose training and support.
- Our program is sustainable because we only develop what can be sustained.
- Connection in community brings change.
Bridge Builders = Sustainability
- We facilitate the process of change towards stability and restoration.
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Our youth joined the NAC young people committee during their "Dare to Care week" and had an extraordinary Mandela day outreach, serving meals, sharing the Gospel and handing out Nkosi bars and a pair of socks. Thank you Carlin. Thank you Cindy Kotze and Good Samaritan’s Network for the sock donation.
Ons wil net baie dankie se vir die brei tannies van Ametis aftree oord, dat hulle al hulle brei items aan ons toe vertrou. Dit is n groot voorreg om te sien watter groot verskil dit maak gedurende ons uitreike. Om daai gesiggies te sien ophelder is werklik "priceless" . Sulet Brümmer Suider Strand Gemeente
Our expert team of Directors
Hettie Orffer
MADRI SCHUCH
ALMERO GREYBY
LIEZEL MCLENNAN
ASHWIN THEUNISSEN
MARIA
SIPHO
ENGILINE
