Kingsburgh Welfare continues to strengthen families in times of uncertainty
It is important that parents, teachers and carers are equipped with resources and counselling.
“I am worried about my child’s education, I am worried about providing for my family, I am worried about the future.” These are a few sentiments and concerns shared by many parents, especially those of young children who began primary school in 2020 and those in early childhood development (ECD) centres transitioning into primary school.
“The foundation of learning begins in the early years and it is no surprise that many parents and teachers are anxious about the future of little ones and all children” said Chairperson of Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare (KCFW), Iris Canham.
KCFW has for years run capacity-building programmes to enhance the development and well-being of parents, teachers and carers. With restrictions on contact sessions and workshops, the organisation will continue to work directly with clients and beneficiaries in new ways to ensure that the leaders and champions for the well-being of children have the skills, resources and support to navigate through uncertain times.
“It is important that parents, teachers and carers are equipped with resources and counselling to assist them to cope with the changing world and how this is affecting the foundation, family and children.” KCFW has three main programmes: Family strengthening, promotion of family well-being, and family preservation and community building. “Apart from the many services we offer, these are pertinent at this time, as KCFW restricts its services.”
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Counselling services take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 8am to 1pm. Appointments must be booked. “We are here to just talk, help develop plans of action for change and to provide support to those in need, including individuals, families and small groups. Families in distress are provided with material resources such as food and clothing.”
Improve your household income through the thrift shop bulk buying programme. This provides an income stream for many families. Families and individuals may purchase second-hand clothing in bulk to re-sell. This programme includes business skills development training and budgeting.
Improve your food security and income. “Our monthly scraps to food workshop provides insight and skills on reducing household waste and starting home food gardens out of waste. A more advanced programme on ‘seed to income’ helps people set up home and community gardens for income generation.”
All contact sessions are currently on hold, but you can email admin@kingsburghwelfare.org.za to include your name on a waiting list for programmes. For more information, call Sandra Govender on 031-916-2274 or Iris on 074-440-6085, or email iris@iriscanham.com.
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“We re-opened our charity shop on 2 February. This will later be reviewed in March as we assess the safety of our volunteers’ return to office. Thank you for the outstanding support over the years. Donations of household goods, books, clothing and cash to help us get back to a five-day work week will be deeply appreciated. We are strictly run on the generosity of volunteers with love and passion for the community.”
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