Threads of Hope: Emily and Michelle’s Journey with Give a Child a Family Africa
“If Amahle would not have come to us, she would have been dead now.” Emily and Michelle speak enthusiastically about the little girl they consider a miracle child. She is only one of several children who have been given a new chance to experience a loving family environment through their care. We are visiting the […]
What God did then, He can do now
When Mrs Cele’s sister expressed interest in becoming a foster mother, she found herself drawn to the idea as well. They had already heard about suffering children in need of secure and loving families to welcome them into their homes. When they found out about Give a Child a Family Africa (GCF), the sisters took […]
Boys and Sexual Abuse
Being in the child protection field, sexual abuse is something we unfortunately often meet. It is children who have been raped, exploited, molested, assaulted, harmed … A terror that likely will follow them for the rest of their lives, if not dealt with in healthy ways. Don’t stop reading here, because this is important! A […]
Monica Woodhouse awarded Citation of Honour by the South African Human Rights Commission
“Babusisiwe abenzi bokuthula”. “Blessed are the peacemakers”. In a world scarred by violence and hatred, the imperative to be peacemakers resonates profoundly. It is a divine mandate, reminding us of our responsibility to bring peace to a world in turmoil. Albert Luthuli epitomized this spirit of peace. On December 10th, 1961, amidst a nation torn […]
My neighbours are asking if I’m mad
“My neighbours are asking if I’m mad,” Mrs Dlamini laughs. She enthusiastically shares her foster care journey with us, sitting on the family’s sofa with the sun shining in through the open door. Chickens are running around in the garden facing the many houses on the green hills. For Mr and Mrs Dalmini, it began […]
CONTRIBUTE TO A SAFER WORLD
We all know someone who is abused. Perhaps you are not aware, but be so sure, you do know someone. It does not matter where you live, what you do and what circles of friends and colleagues you surround yourself with. One or more of them, perhaps yourself, is a victim. Globally, it is estimated […]
So, what is the problem with children’s homes?
Did you know that even the best-run modern children’s home, can never be a replacement for family life? Everything can look perfect to the outside eye, but how is it r-e-a-l-l-y for the children growing up there? For many years, children’s homes were fully accepted globally and were seen as a good way to save children, with […]
DSD late and non-payments leave NPOs in dire straits
Article in South Coast Herald – 17 November 2023 The Department of Social Development (DSD) has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, again. The latest is the dire situation with NPOs, and Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCC), which, as of the time of writing, have not been paid. Again. There has […]
GCF Education – Changing lives
“I’m really happy being here. When I started in 2003, they asked me if I could consider staying for a long time, I said 3 years, but 3 years was extended to 18…” Thembi Gumede laughs when she tells how her story with GCF started. After 10 years as a teacher in Governmental schools, she […]
GCF Education – Happy Days School
Meet Nonkazimulo Mavundla. In October, she celebrates her seventh year as a Teacher Assistant at GCF’s Happy Days School. While she’s part of a dedicated education team at the centre, her primary responsibility is caring for children aged 3 to 4, including those with special needs. Nonkazimulo’s passion for her work is evident in her […]