June 2016

Established in 1937 78 years of service to the community

NELSPRUIT

Greetings to all our readers

Well winter is here with the cold front well and trully entrenched today so its out with

the woolies and the boots and scarves to stave off the chill. May I prompt all our

readers that we do take so much for granted and working in this environment

definitely alerts one to the plight of others and those less privliged. Please remember

how warm you are and if you have jerseys and blankets to give away please consider

donating them to our organization that we may warm up as many families as possible

or consider supporting the many collection drives around South Africa in support of

Madiba’s legacy of 67.

Its been a busy few months with our 5th

Amazing Race having being our main fundraiser

for the first part of the year. And what a great

success it was. We had a fabulous turn out,

exciting challenges, tasks and a convivial end

point very kindly loaned to us by Hippo Water

Front for next to nothing. I would love to list all

our sponsors but the list is very lengthy due to

such generosity all round. The committee and

staff of our organization wish to thank each and

eveyone one of you and all the team players for

making it possible to raise R76 000.00.

Now it’s time to get out the golf shoes and the clubs, and for those of you who only

play socially or for charity this is your game all for a good cause. The field is open to

all golfers who support our cause. Our emphasis is to come and have a great day out

on the golf course, enjoy a prize giving, some food and a small auction. By supporting

us you will be enriching the lives of those less fortunate. We appeal to all of you and

your friends to join us by calling Penny Jane or Nomfundo.. See details on page 8.

Child Protection Week has come and gone and highlights of our awareness campaigns

and lifeskills programs are in this newsletter for your to peruse. Enjoy this update

from us.

NPO registration number: 001/913

Eddie the Eagle Award went to Eco Training in our Amazing Race event.

In simple terms Child Protection Week means that the week is a dedication week for the protection of our children against child abuse, child violence and child exploitation. This awareness week takes place annually in the last week of May and run through into June. We touched based on three important factors about child protection •Children’s Rights and Responsibility •Violation of Rights by Children •The Importance of Education

As we all know every right goes with its responsibility: Children have the right to be heard and the responsibility to listen and respect others. Children have the right to enough food and the responsibility not to waste that food. children have the right to make mistakes and the responsibility is to learn from those mistakes children have the right to a clean and healthy environment and the responsibility is to keep the environment clean and tidy Children have the right to go to school and learn and the responsibility is to learn and respect others.

Abusing school property e.g. breaking materials, not following the rules and burning school property, disrespecting teachers and each other taking ownership of school property - basically this means children that take others for granted, thinking they are above everyone “Bullying” is unwanted, aggressive behaviour among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance.

Education is a fundamental right. It promotes individual freedom and empowerment. Education is a basic human right that should be accessible to anyone without any discrimination. Education is the key to success. Education is a child’s first priority because that can lead them to better paying job. All children have permission to ask teachers if they don’t understand . Choose a career that you can do your best in Number of people reached by our staff during the course of the week.

During Child Protection Week we were able to reach 2 high schools with a total no of 1378 children during assembly namely Lihawu Secondary and Mandlesive Secondary schools in Pienaar 4 primary schools -Mbokodo primary school, John Mdluli Primary School, Sindzawonye Primary School and Nelsville Combined School. 3284 children were reached. Rob Ferreira Hospital, Msogwaba Clinic and Kanyamazane Clinic were part of the program too. Parents were addressed about the safety of children, knowing your child, being vigilant, knowing the unusual signs to look out for in the event of any behavioural changes. 175 people were reached at the clinics and hospital.

This presentation throughout the week at various institutions was based on the three aspects, namely Children’s Rights and Responsibility, Violation of Rights by children, and the importance of Education. The response was very positive as many of those reached did not realize the importance of schooling and education. Teachers committed themselves to ensuring the importance of child protection within the school premises.

Here is a link to a bit of alarming reading which can only serve to empower us all and ensure that we guard our children more vigilantly.

http://www.parent24.com/Family/Health/1-in-3-young-south-africans-sexually-abused-20160601

What is Child Protection Week?

Children’s Rights and Responsibilities

Violation of Rights by Children

The Importance of Education

Number of people reached by our staff during the course of the week

Evaluation of the week

If you are aware of any form of abuse towards children and adults alike, please report to our offices.

You are the victims’ eyes and ears Let’s protect the innocent by giving us a call. 013 753 3330 and speak to a Social Worker

We are still appealing to you to consider supporting our endeavours to continue with BOYCHILD and GIRLCHILD awareness campaigns/lifeskills/training so that the outcome of what we started in 2013 can continue to gain momentum and bear bigger fruit. Our vision is to provide this ongoing program during the school holidays at various schools to various age groups in and around Nelspruit area. The age group we are endeavouring to reach is young boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 18. We are appealing to the business sector to consider supporting this project work by:

• Adopting a days event, or part thereof, in the way of food and refreshments. No donation is ever too

small. Our requirements for this holiday program feeding 30 youth are: hot dog rolls, viannas and cordial ( juice ) and an extra if you can, being some suckers or sweets.

• Awareness items such as rulers or a pen or even a cap with a slogan relevant to the campaign and

with your logo on it “proudly sponsored by……” will be beneficial to all concerned. Our contact details are available on our webpage or on the last page of newsletter.

DATES TO DIARIZE

Fundraisers and awareness dates: 18 July 2016—Madiba’s Birthday and 67 minutes 12 August 2016—Peter Cruse Child Welfare Golf Day

From time to time we find ourselves in a predicament not knowing where to place children in need of a safe haven, sometimes for a weekend, sometimes for longer. If anyone would like to offer their time, effort and love to provide this service to children in need, please contact Ms Nomfundo Myeza to make an appointment.

••Prevention and Promotion services ••Social assistance and relief services ••Protection and statutory (court ordered) services ••Social support services ••Therapeutic/rehabilitation/restorative services ••Continuing care services ••Reintegration and after care services The following have been identified as strategic focus areas for social welfare services:

»»Poverty alleviation Social Integration and cohesion »»Family preservation Protection of vulnerable groups »»Victim empowerment Social Crime Prevention »»Prevention, care and support of HIV and AIDS Prevention, care and support of substance abuse »»Prevention, care and support of mental / social wellness

Child Welfare SA Nelspruit’s Basket of Services

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Donated by Rotary International. Thank you to Peter Emery and fellow members abroad, Elaine and Milton Frary.

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Jagaburns gave our boardroom a much needed makeover and also patched up the odd roof leak to ensure that the ceiling didn’t fall in on us unsuspectingly. Thank you Jacqui Burns and your team for a high quality job done.

5th Amazing Race held on 16 April 2016.

Overall winners of our 5th Amazing Race.

Well done to the Standard Bank Nelspruit

team.

5th Amazing Race held on 16 April 2016.

To see more follow the link

http://showme.co.za/nelspruit/news/the-amazing-race-for-child-welfare-2016-photos/

5th Amazing Race held on 16 April 2016.

See you all next year for another awesome

and amazing event.

Look out for us in April 2017

http://showme.co.za/nelspruit/news/the-amazing-race-for-child-welfare-2016-photos/

Community Awareness Days and Campaigns. 17 June Youth Day celebrations on Mataffin

Our adult volunteers dressed as Youth

Stage acting and traditional dance

were part of the day’s celebration.

Do you need a channel to reach the community.

Then look no further:

List of ways to help our community

Second hand clothing New clothing

Second hand toys New toys

Unused and old stationary still good enough to use New stationary

Support with school uniform Old furnishings

Old office furniture, Homeware– blankets, second hand linen,

curtaining towels etc Food for families in need —dry food,

tinned food, frozen food and even fresh food

Toiletries for families in need —bath soap, toothpaste, washing powder,

sanitary pads, Baby milk fomula - when we need it.

Xmas Dream Tree Project ( gift buying) annually

Becoming a committee member Your skills such as fundraising,

marketing Assisting with finding donations( refreshments,and prizes) for our

fundraising events. Assistance with our fundraisers on the

day and possibly even before Look out for our collection tins in town

and get generous. Support for our campaigns/training and

lifeskills programs—refreshments.

To make a monetary donation you can look out for our collection tins in town

or make a deposit into our bank account:

Nelspruit Child Welfare Society Standard Bank cheque account

Account number 030286794 Branch Code 052852

This last period, being two quarters we have been richly blessed. Our

Certificates of Appreciaton are going to Spar Lowveld Guild for a R50

000 financial donation, to Neo Terra who continue to give us R3 800.00

monthly to support our Woodhouse Drop In Centre and to Makro for

R12 900.00 donated to us for a Charity Wrapping service held in

December 2015.

When we publish a newsletter, we announce the recipient/s of the award. An individual or company that has gone the extra mile in supporting us or responding to an urgent appeal is in line for the award. By presenting certificates, we are hoping to encourage other companies or individuals to assist in whatever way they can to provide us with support be it, financial, your time, your goods. Whatever keeps us afloat and enables us to render services within our framework.

Our collection bins are situated in two schools in

Nelspruit namely Loerie Pre primary and Curro school . Please remember that any donation from second hand

clothing to books, toys and food can be placed in the bins. In fact anything in your home that you no longer

have a use for will be welcome. Our offices are

situated in town at 10 Ehmke Street so please remember us when you are clearing out your

cupboards or moving house. Many families benefit from what you no longer require.

Our Mission Statement

Vision

Leading in the achievement of a safe and caring environment for children.

Mission To promote, to protect and to enhance the safety and well being and healthy

development of children

Physical Addr: 10 Ehmke Street, Nst

Postal Address: P.O. Box 519, Nst 1200

Phone: 013-753-3330, 013-753-3225 & 013-755-3630

Fax: 013-753-3820

Email: childwelfarenel@mweb.co.za Webpage: childwelfarenel.org.za

OFFICE STAFF Office Manager/Social Worker: Nomfundo Myeza Social Worker: Milycent Ndlovu Qondile Dewa Gugu Mashile Lucia Mtembu Community Worker: Lindiwe Nkosi Administrator : Penny Jane Tredgold Administrative Assistant: Mavis Nzima

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chairperson: Desmond Shybz Exec. Members: Themba Maseko Andre de Goede Comm. Members: Richard Patterson Anthea Ngubane Suzette Grobler Jacqui Burns Kenneth Mhlongo

OUR OFFICE STAFF AND COMMITTEE

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