Over the years, Lawrence House, a Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC), has been doing a great job of taking care of their young people who are foreign nationals. Inspired by them, we decided that our youth development programme would start a journey of looking more intensely into the experiences that young foreign nationals have …
In February 2019, we launched a series of workshops named Talking Transitions, aimed at professionals working in the field of Youth Leaving Care. This offering is aimed at assisting Alternative Care Organisations in becoming spaces that hold a strong awareness that young people in care need to be prepared for the huge transition they face when …
It was exactly a year ago when we sent out a newsletter to all of you announcing that I would be taking over the reins as director. My journey as the director has been immensely enjoyable and fulfilling, but it has also been very tough. I’ve had to balance my work life with family life and …
Do you know that there are currently over half a million children growing up in foster care and children’s homes, who, by law, have to leave care at the age of 18? From one day to the next, they are expected to become ‘instant adults’ and be independent – to take care of themselves, even …
Talking transitions: “It’s not just a stock cube” – A conversation about foreign children and youth in care was initiated and organised in partnership with Lawrence House. This was a conversation between young people, child and youth care workers, and civil society aimed to promote sharing and learning through personal experiences. By listening actively to …
ReFLeCTInG On TaLKING TraNSITIOnS: “IT’S nOT JUST a STOCK CUBe” MaY 28, 2018 Read More »
I recently had the opportunity of co-facilitating a learning process with 50 Child and Youth Care Workers. Child and Youth Care Workers (CYCW) are professionals who work daily with vulnerable children and youth and are primarily focused on the growth and development of these young people. We provide supportive relationships and processes to CYCWs and …
It’s a Saturday morning and I’m in a taxi with a loud and energetic group of young people, some of whom I have never met before. We are making our way to an ostrich farm in Philadelphia for our orientation. We are having an orientation day to introduce our new group of young people to …
Lewis Kalombo, an Intern Youth Facilitator, recently conquered the Cape Town Cycle Tour 2019. Lewis participated in the 109km tour alongside some of his Proseed (youth development programme) team members. They all challenged themselves in this way to raise funding. What inspired you to want to participate in the Cape Town Cycle Tour? I had a few …
It’s been eight months since I stepped into my new role as Director of Mamelani Projects. During this time, so many people have asked me; “So how are you doing in your new role?” It’s a valuable question because it has helped me to continuously check in with myself and gain perspective about my journey. …
Area of operation: Cape Town, South Africa
Legal structure: Registered Non-Profit Organisation
Registration date: 10 October 2003
Registration number: 028 695 NPO
PBO number: 930 012 708
