Adoption of 5 Communities, South Africa
Frasers
This community is situated in the North Coast area of Durban. Homes are constructed of wood, iron, cardboard and metal sheeting. There is no proper water, sanitation, and electricity. The outreach programme is conducted mainly from Sarasvati Primary School.
Educare
On 19 January 2019, stationery distribution was held. Three hundred thirty learners were handed out stationery packs and lunch boxes. A hot meal was served. Games day was also organised for the children. This programme was coordinated by the Young Adults of the North Coast region. The opening prayer for this event was conducted as per the four major religions of the world.
SSEHV Classes are held every Sunday. Outdoor activities are held every five weeks which include meditation, yoga, and games.
Forthcoming Educare Activities
Distribution of Bags and SSEHV uniforms
Medicare
A Vet Clinic was held on 10th March 2019. Ninety-four dogs and one cat were treated. Pet Food was also handed out.
Forthcoming Medicare Activities
Full Medical Camp planned for 19 May 2019
Sociocare
- Weekly skills development programme being run by the Ladies Forum
- Mother and child programme was held on 17 March 2019. 92 mothers and 72 children registered for the programme. Mothers and children were treated to healthy breakfast packs consisting of muffins, scones, sandwiches, and fruit for the mothers. The children were treated to a snowball, a rabbit-shaped biscuit, chips and fruit. Pediatricians attended to the children. At the end of the camp the mothers were handed mum and tot goodie bags.
- Education sessions were held discussing the following: Teenage Pregnancy, Family Planning, Health and Hygiene, HIV and Aids
Forthcoming Sociocare Activities
- Building of Library
- Literacy Classes
Embo
- SSEHV classes are set to commence next month.
- Medical and dental camps are conducted regularly. Health education talks on diabetes and high blood pressure are also conducted. Sandwiches are distributed to those that attend the camps. Hygiene packs are also handed out.
Malagazi
- SSEHV classes have been taking place for quite some time now.
- Stationery Packs are also handed out.
- Medical, dental, eye clinics, and health education talks are held regularly.
- Hot Meals are served to the community every Sunday.
Khayelitsha
Educare
SSEHV Classes are conducted once per week. Approximately 40 children attend.
Forthcoming Educare Activities
- The setting up of library at a nearby school
- Tuition classes
- Adult SSEHV classes
Medicare
Medical Clinics are conducted once per month that treat about 20-40 patients. Patients are handed out snacks when they finish.
Forthcoming Medicare Activities
- Administration of Flu vaccines
- Health education classes
- Teenage pregnancy workshop
Sociocare
- Schoolgirls are handed out sanitary pads every two months.
- Used matriculation ball dresses are collected from devotees and given to girls that cannot afford them.
- The distribution of clothing is ongoing.
Forthcoming Sociocare Activities
- School uniform seva
- The building of playground at neighbouring school
The impoverished areas of Cape Town are known for drug and alcohol abuse, gangs, etc. It is lovely to see so much good work taking place. The children look forward to attending the programmes. The children even clean up the site before the programme. They are incredibly enthusiastic about learning. We are also very pleased with our youth who support this programme so strongly. There is a lot of potential here, and much can be achieved with the pervasive, loving attitude.
Faufung
Work has not yet commenced as we are still in the process of carrying out a needs analysis.