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Keeping Children Safe ‘People often think that everyone always has children and vulnerable adults’ best interests at heart, but unfortunately this is not always the case, even in the world of development cooperation. Too often cases come to light where children, or vulnerable groups, have been victims of abuse, exploitation or neglect.‘ This is what READ MORE - A busy week – en
A busy week at the centre The Ubomi Obutsha Centre does everything possible to ensure that children can develop themselves every day. Every day and week is different and sometimes a lot of things happen at once in just one week time. Last week was such a week and we would like to take you READ MORE - The continuation of the food packages
The continuation of the food packages The beginning The Ubomi Obutsha Centre also provides food packages to the participants of its programmes. Earlier, these packages were made up with donated food from supermarkets, however, due to reluctant donations, this no longer works. Therefore, the centre now buys the produce itself and makes the packages. This READ MORE - Developments FFP
Developments Family Focus Programma Recently, many beautiful developments have taken place within the Family Focus Program. Therefore, it’s high time for an update. Working on Trust Trust is one of the keys within cohesive and resilient families. If family members can trust each other, they will support each other and make progress together. To symbolize READ MORE - Fundraising Campaign Free Flemish Primary School Ukkel
Wonderful proceeds from the fundraising campaign of the Free Flemish Primary School Ukkel The Free Flemish Primary School in Ukkel raised over €2900 in April for the Ubomi Obutsha Centre with their fundraising campaign during the Lenten season before Easter! The Belgian Lotte Brants, a teacher at this primary school, organized this action. Background In READ MORE - Food packages for families
Food packages for families The Ubomi Obutsha Centre not only supports its participants with its programs. It also does this by distributing food packages. The food for this is donated by local supermarkets. However, these donations have been declining in recent years. Therefore, the center is now developing a different model, which they want to READ MORE - Back from India
Back from India At the end of January, Noma and Zameka, two employees of the Ubomi Obutsha Centre, left for India to participate in two local community projects for two weeks. Noma and Zameka are now back home and already fully engaged at the center. Impact of the trip Mark says, ‘The trip made a READ MORE - Participation in the Ubomi Obutsha Centre’s programs
Participation in the Ubomi Obutsha Centre’s programs The new year is now in full swing at the Ubomi Obutsha Centre. This year, 65 families are participating in the Family Focus Program, reaching a total of 406 parents and children. One adult participates per family. In addition, a total of 100-150 children actively participate. Of the READ MORE - Mama Nondo Honored!
Mama Nondo Honored! A beautiful article about the work of Nondumiso Langa, written by reporter Tshepiso Mametela, appeared in the South African newspaper The Herald on January 11. Mama Nondo has been involved with the work of the Ubomi Obutsha Centre for 25 years, currently as a social work manager. She also recently celebrated her READ MORE - December at Ubomi
December Festivities at the Ubomi Obutsha Centre At the Ubomi Obutsha Centre, the month of December was, of course, filled with many festivities around Christmas. Celebrations for the families of the Family Focus Program and the children of the other programs at the center. Three days of celebrations brought a lot of happy faces! All READ MORE