By Erica Strydom | National Director Home-Start South Africa
Home-Start participated in the Global Giving challenge in December 2014 to raise funds for the Bereavement Programme for HIV orphans. We were hoping to raise $7500 so that we could offer the programme and on-going support to 80 vulnerable children in 2015. While we were not able to reach our target, we are most grateful to those that have donated, especially those that are 'new' friends to Home-Start.
In terms of how the money that we have raised is being or will be spent, approximately $500 is needed to train 10 new volunteers. These volunteers are being equipped with the knowldege and skills to help children deal with their grief. These volunteers will also be offered on-going training and supervision throughout 2015.
The balance of the funds raised is being used to run the first programme for the year. This started in the middle of February and will run until the last week of March. There are 8 Grade 2 learners (between 8-10 years) participating in this group.
Once again, we would just like to thank everyone for their generous donations.
It is purely because of this kind of support that we can continue to help the children and families involved in Home-Start and make such a difference in their lives.
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