Empower 1300 kids through sport & education

Date: October 23, 

VUSA continues to make significant progress in its mission to provide children with opportunities for growth through a combination of sports, education, and recreational opportunties. This report outlines our achievements and events since the previous report.

Key Highlights and Achievements:

Mandela Day Clean-Up: We started the term with a meaningful Mandela Day clean-up event, emphasizing the importance of instilling a sense of duty to the community in the children. This event aimed to foster a strong sense of responsibility toward their surroundings.

Rugby Matches: Despite facing challenges such as taxi violence causing the cancellation of a few rugby matches, the children had an incredibly successful season.   We were also able to arrange out-of-season games against some of Cape Town's best clubs. These matches provided valuable experience and helped enhance the children's rugby skills.

U13s Market Day: Our partnership with Capitec Bank continued to flourish as staff from Capitec's marketing and financial departments dedicated their time each month to teach the children about entrepreneurship. This program culminated in a successful market day, where the highlight was the surprise visit of the DHL Stormers, creating a special and memorable experience for the children.

U9s Barbarians Game: Our U9s had a unique opportunity to participate in a Barbarians game hosted by Masi Sport. This event brought children from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds together to share their passion for rugby, fostering unity and camaraderie.

Educational and Cultural Outings: The children have been fortunate to attend several educational and cultural outings. The World Cup Rugby in France has given our children the opportunity to watch their heros in action.  One of the Springbok matches were screened in the afternoon, and the VUSA team set up a big screen tv and a South African braai for the children to cheer on their Boks.  Another notable experience included a visit to the National Gallery, organized by Kate Briggs of Culture Connect, followed by a delightful lunch. Additionally, the Breteau Foundation invited VUSA learners to their Plastic Changemakers launch event, educating the children about the environmental impact of litter and the possibilities of recycling and reusing items for art. Our Under 11s enjoyed a day at Strand beach, further enriching their cultural and educational experiences.

Academic Focus: As we approach year-end exams, our academic focus continues to be assisting the children in English and maths to ensure they are well-prepared and equipped for success.

Thanks to the invaluable support of people like you, we continue to provide a safe space for 250 children after school and on Saturdays. Moreover, our staff members continue to benefit from new opportunities for professional development and growth. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your support to the VUSA programms.

Links:

• Radio Interview
• Market Day TV - Feel SA