Meet Lisa....

“My name is Lisa. I am 9 years old.

Elizabeth and I stay in the youth care centre (children’s home). Elizabeth is my doll. She always wanted to have a little girl as her mother. So, when I came to stay at the centre (children’s home) she was very happy. She was lying on my bed and waiting for me.

At the beginning I used to cry a lot, then Elizabeth would also cry. We were scared, because we did not know anybody. When it became dark, I was also afraid that someone would come into my room.

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What do we do?

The provincial management is responsible for planning, co-ordinating and facilitating the establishment and running of youth care centres in the Free State for children in need of care or allegedly in need of care, in co-operation with the Department of Social Development, congregations and communities, in such a way that the programme is cost-effective, non-discriminatory and integrated. The objective is to render an acceptable service to as many children as possible.

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How can I get involved?

There are many ways in which you can get involved and make a difference in the life of a child. This is done on a volunteer basis.

What is a volunteer?

A volunteer is a person who gives of his/her time, love, knowledge or often money, and receives no payment for it. Volunteers are usually persons who wish to make a difference to the life of somebody else.

What do volunteers receive from their involvement?

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Donations

Each of our youth care centres must obtain additional funds to provide in the needs of our children as government subsidies only cover around 60 - 70% of our costs.

Any contribution you can make will help us and will be deeply appreciated.

If you would like to support our children with a monthly donation, follow these simple steps:

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