THERE will be a Hero’s Welcome event for Durban NGO director, Mpendulo Nyembe who cycled from London to Paris – 400km in four days – last month, in a bid to raise funds for local street children and youth NGO uMthombo Street Children SA.
The event takes place on 23 June at 6.30am and the public is invited to join him on a solidarity ride from Blue Lagoon to South Beach. The ride will be followed by a multi-sports festival on South Beach from 7.30am to 11am, with street-connected children, allies of uMthombo and the public playing team sports like mini-soccer, mini-cricket and volleyball on the beach. At Addington Beach, the more daring can sign up for surfing classes. There will be a raffle with loads of prizes to be won.
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uMthombo Street Children SA’s team is a fusion of social work professionals, community workers and childcare-trained former street-connected children and youth with a focus on teenagers. uMthombo has a unique understanding of the dynamics of the street-connected child experience through its multiple years of involvement. uMthombo’s holistic model leads children and youth out of street life towards alternatives. In many cases, this means reintegration back into their communities.
In cases where there is nowhere to return to, uMthombo refers children and youth to appropriate alternative care, and those older than 16 are supported to develop independent living, integrated into their communities.
Contact Mpendulo Nyembe on mpendulon@umthombostreetchildrensa.org or 076 797 2656.
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