The Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs) in our region are equipped with the knowledge, skills, experience, value system and MINDSET to survive and grow into an adult that will contribute constructively to his / her own well being, the family unit, the peer group and the community.
These processes of behavioural change through multi-dimensional personal growth over time are facilitated within the following framework: Development of Human and Social Capital: Spiritual, psychological and emotional growth programmes 4 the Kids:
At the Mukhajadi Youth Centre: Life Skills Camps: Equipping the children with the knowledge, skills, experience, value system and mindset necessary to live their lives to the full.
My Dream Camp: The purpose of my life, I have identified my dream, I am planning, working, living, striving and making choices towards reaching my dream.
Leadership Camps: Equipping the children with the knowledge, skills, experience, value system and mindset necessary to grow into effective leaders within their communities.
Walking with Wounded Children Camps: This programme enables them to start the long journey to emotional healing through the relief of negative emotions, bitterness, guilt, fears etc.
Adding Environmental Capital to the Human and Social Capital: Although all the aforementioned camps include conservation subjects and activities, a specialized programme has been developed as well. These programmes, which focus on the kids with a definite interest in nature conservation, are presented in the Groot Marico Protected Environment or Molopo Nature Reserve near Vostershoop in the Kalahari and covers interactive subjects like:
- Apply basic safety principles in the context of conservation
- Develop personal conservation ethics
- Identify community issues in relation to conservation
- Understand the nature and importance of conservation
- Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific skills and knowledge contribute to sustainable use of resources
- Identify and monitor local fauna and flora.
In the Villages:
- Youth Clubs: This acts as preparation and follow up for the camps.
- Education and Training: This include, over and above the normal schooling the following as well:
- Survive Your Studies course.
- Early Learning Centres (ELCs) for the pre-schoolers.
Physical Support 4 the Kids:
- Food and Nutritional Support.
- Shelter and Care.
- Protection.
- Health Care.
- 5B2F Programme.
Equipping our Team and other Care Givers:
Spiritual Foundation.
Child Ministry: F1, F2, Mentor.
Walking with Wounded Children counsellor, Tutor. Early Childhood Development (ECD) Facilitator. Project Management.
Operates in: Groot Marico, North West
Established in: January 1999
Non-Profit Organisation Number:
Public Benefit Organisation Number:
Section 21 Company Number: 2010/006583/08
Trust Number:
Contact person: Beatrice vd Merwe
Phone: 082 387 3902
Fax: 086 690 6852
Email:
Website: www.southerncrossmissions.org
Physical address: Vergenoeg Road West, Groot Marico
Postal address: P O Box 41, Groot Marico, 2850
