Promissing
initiatives
and
Small scale acts of compassion & solidarity
Here a number of "Rays of light" that were pointed out to us
and are
an example of what can be achieved when we realise that
We are one,
We can
end suffering.
On any
scale !
First:
a very
touching initiative:
OthandWeni
Please look at their web site, its easy to transfer them
money or
become regular donor .
The Othandweni
programme delivers a holistic service to youth at risk in the
inner city of Johannesburg.
Basic Care and promoting
human rights
Annually 20 female and 20 male youth are taken off the streets and
placed in the 10-month Entrepreneurial training programme. Skills- and
self development training is presented. Youth who need less
intervention will be referred to the training programmes of
Entuthukweni. A follow-up period of a year follows the training period
assisting graduates to find employment. During the training and
follow-up period the youth are assisted with social relief e.g.
accommodation, food, clothing etc.
Outreach workers do outreaches to the streets and build relationships
with the children/youth on the streets. Individual Development Plans
are drawn up for each child/youth. A drug rehabilitation programme is
available. Two meals per day are provided from the drop-in centre.
Shower and washing facilities are available. Family preservation is
done to reunite youth with their families. Assistance is given to youth
who are in conflict with the law and the Family Group Conference
diversion programme is implemented.
For (small) donations from the Netherlands
it is possible
to transfer money to
the Dutch bank
account of
Othandweni
: 580486702, Veldhoven, NL
For international
money transfers pls use:
Account name:
Othandweni
Bank: ABSA
Parktown
15 Wellington Rd,
Parktown,
Johannesburg
Account no.: 324
014 5080
Branch Code: 632 005
Swift Code:
ABSAZAJJ
For more info on Johannesburg click:
Next example I would like to show you:
Medicins
sans Frontiers
or
:
"Artsen zonder Grenzen"
A large professional organisation that shows
courage, determination and organising skills.
Is allways impartial, comes in first and leaves
last
when a disaster has occurred.
Providing immediate Medical care, Food
& Shelter.
Please take your time and visit their website,
and perhaps become a donor like me.
Take a leap, dare spreading a little positivism.
You'll not be alone, I promis.
For reactions, tips & questions pls mail to: info@eden4all.nl