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YOUTH FOR CHRIST KWAZULU-NATAL - GIVING HOPE TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH

NPO: 004 257 • SECTION 18A STATUS (tax certificates available)

Regional Office: Tel: Fax: Email: Web:P.O. Box 1659, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 (033) 345 2970 (033) 345 1583 info@youthkzn.co.za www.youthkzn.co.za

PROJECT FOR YOUTH AT RISK Development & Care for HOPE DISCOVERY AND HOPE THROUGH BEHAVIOUR CHANGECHANGE AGENTS

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME

YOUTHDEVELOPMENT CENTRE

LEARN•THINK•CREATE•UNDERSTAND

2017 • MARCH 2017

INTERNSHIP

The internship program is a yearlong voluntary work

experience program for young people who are looking for

some direction in their life. We provide opportunities for

young people to actively participate in their own holistic

development, through a combination of work experience,

training and personal development programs.

The vision behind the internship programme is to create a

generation of empowered, motivated citizens who work

within, through and around their circumstances to create

meaningful change in their lives, and the lives of their family,

friends and communities. This begins during their time as

interns as these young people work full time in one of the

programs of Khayalethu or Tennyson House. This adds huge

value to our projects, bringing caring people into the lives of

our beneficiaries. The skills gained in working with people

and communities, as well as the compassion for people which

is nurtured and grown throughout the year, become a part of

who the interns are.

This program becomes the springboard

to transformation and greater

opportunities for success.

REFLECTIONS OF THE INTERNSREFLECTIONS OF THE INTERNSThe internship program is so much bigger than a little bit of training and experience provided to a small group of people. It is a chance for us to take the little resources we have and multiply them exponentially as the young people we train go out and serve communities, share their knowledge with friends and families, and encourage more young people to stand up and take control of their lives.

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I now know how to work with young kids and youth and how to handle difficult situations

Before, I would teach children in a boring way. After the training, I learnt I must play games with them and do activities that link with the topic.

I have learnt new things and become clearer on some of the things concerning young people and how you should treat them.

It is pretty rad when you are afraid to do something and then do it and realise that you had nothing to be afraid of.

My time at YFC has created a huge difference in my life. I have grown and gained experience in working with children. YFC was a place that opened my eyes to desiring to create change in other people's lives.

I have a responsibility to speak out against the injustices I see for I am the only person that can change my world. If I make others realise the truth I will have started to change my own world, and hopefully our world one day.

YFC gave me an opportunity to gain experience on how to work with young people that really impacted positively in my life because now I can discipline my daughter using what I've learnt in YFC.

YFC has helped me a lot in terms of knowing

how to take charge of my work and my life

and also it has helped me to want to do

more in life not to sit and do nothing. Now I

know that I have to work harder to have this

future that I want for myself.

The internship program has influenced and changed me in many ways and has made me a better team player. It has helped me to look at my life from a different perspective and value it more. It also gave me confidence in making my own choices regarding my relationship with God. I have learnt to be more thankful and now I know how to set my goals and implement them.

I now no longer see the

children on the street

as nuisances, rather

now as lost lambs that

need shepherding.

The internship was a valuable life lesson and has shaped my life

going forward.

DONATION FORMHere is my donation to assist with YFC/KZN

Cheque Postal order made payable to YFC/KZN for: R100 R200 R500 Other R_____________________

I have made a direct deposit for R100 R200 R500 Other R_____________________

Banking Details - Nedbank Scottsville • Branch Code 134125 • Acc. No. 1341011461 • Swift No: NEDSZAJJ • Ref No. Ref No: PARTMAR2017

MY DETAILS Title _______ First Name ______________________Surname ___________________________________________________________

Postal Add._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone (W) ________________________ (H) __________________________Email Address: _________________________________________

Please return form to YFC/KZN • PO Box 1659 • Pietermaritzburg • South Africa • 3200

HOW CAN WE ALL MAKE A CHANGE?

if you would prefer to receive an E-mailed copy of the YFC/KZN partnership newsletter.

Please E-mail us, with your details on info@youthkzn.co.za

Three easy steps

1. Go to the YFC/KZN website at

http://www.youthkzn.co.za/

2. Select the Donors link in the top

right corner of the page.

3. Find our banking details.

NB make sure you use the reference EGG DRIVE

1. Serve

Become involved in youth development programmes.

Sign up for volunteer projects and see how you can help them with your talents and skills.

2. Social media

Be proactive on social media, this platform of communication allows any person to share information and be aware of

community developments. Youth for Christ KwaZulu-Natal has an informative website (www.youthkzn.co.za) and an

active Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/yfc.ydc), like and share our content. This will definitely help create

greater awareness about our organisation and will aid in our mission of giving hope to children and youth.

3. YFC Easter Egg Drive

Please purchase a tray of eggs from the YFC/KZN website for R40.00 (40.00 ZAR). A tray of eggs will feed our children

with a nutritious protein meal throughout the year.