Child Welfare SA Nelspruit meets for its annual general meeting
During the meeting, Nomfundo Myeza, the office manager, gave a report on the services of CWSAN for the year 2022/23.
The Child Welfare SA Nelspruit’s (CWSAN) 86th annual general meeting was held at the AFM Communio Church on Wednesday November 29. Various matters were discussed, including the organisation’s achievements and the challenges it faced.
During the event, the CWSAN’s chairperson, Justin Grobbler, said, “In the face of persistent financial challenges affecting many NPOs in South Africa, our collective efforts and resilience have been instrumental in navigating these complexities.”
According to him, the organisation remains committed to its mission despite the ongoing financial constraints.
“We express sincere gratitude for the unwavering support from the National Lottery Commission and our local community. However, financial sustainability remains an ongoing concern, demanding innovative solutions in the current economic climate. This year has presented our team with an increased demand for child protection services, particularly in addressing cases of sexual abuse, child abandonment and neglect. The dedication of our team, led by Nomfundo Myeza, has been exemplary,” he said.
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Myeza, the office manager, gave a report on the services of CWSAN for the year 2022/23. She said during this reporting period, they completed many adoptions.
“As there are so many babies in our community who are abandoned, God changes their story through our organisation,” she said.
Myeza said the CWSAN was also the target of break-ins.
“We experienced several break-ins, which has had a major negative impact on service delivery and has had a negative emotional impact on the staff and committee.”
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She also shared their achievements. “During the last financial year, early intervention services were provided to 695 families, including 500 children aged zero to 18, 170 young adults and 25 older people from all walks of life,” she said.
A total of 526 children were reached with the life skills programme. In their health talks, they managed to reach about 773 people. In conclusion, Myeza thanked everyone involved in the organisation. “To all our committee members, thank you, and to each and every person involved with Child Welfare Nelspruit in any way, shape or form,” she said.
