ABOUT US
To nurture the whole child through physical,  emotional, social and spiritual development.
Not only do we offer a safe space, but we contribute towards positive outcomes in our community, such as avoidance of drug and alcohol abuse, decrease in gang violence, increase in sexual knowledge and reduction in juvenile crime. Our communities are losing faith in our young people and together with our partners we wish to change the narrative.

Creating purposeful pathways for tomorrow’s trailblazers.

We exist to help youth navigate through life’s paths with the right tools and human support by their side.  Our overall goal is to keep learners in school, to obtain better grades and to graduate from grade 12 with a vision in mind.   To decrease the use of alcohol and drug abuse, sexual behavior leading to teenage pregnancies and to minimize youth crime in the community.  Give youth opportunities to develop leadership and decision-making skills, whilst developing new skills and interest.  Provide enriching, creative activities they can participate in.  

It was very interesting and very nice. I feel like this is my new safe space as a girl. I liked everything about today.
- Grade 10 Dignity Day participant (05 November 2022)
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AT RISK ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS EXPERIENCED HEALING THROUGH ART, WHILST DEVELOPING NEW SKILLS.
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AT RISK ADOLESCENTS RECEIVED ACADEMIC SUPPORT IN OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMES.
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AT RISK ADOLESCENTS EXPERIENCED A SENSE OF BELONGING IN A SAFE SPACE AND HAD ACCESS TO TRAINED COUNSELLORS
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NUTRITIONAL MEALS SERVED TO AT RISK ADOLESCENTS THROUGH OUR AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMMES.
Board of directors
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Isla Haddow-Flood - Chairperson

A Zimbabwean by birth, and a Capetonian by adoption, Oxford-educated Isla Haddow-Flood is a writer, communications and marketing expert who has worked deeply within the education, arts, culture, film and broadcast sectors across Africa.  Since 2011, Isla has been working to Activate  Africa. Working with members of the WikiAfrica movement, she has conceptualised and instigated #OpenAfrica, Kumusha Bus and WikiEntrepreneur. 

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Raabia Walljee, Treasurer

With passion for mathematics, empowerment through education, community and youth development, Raabia started her professional career in the extended education and development sector.  Academic history includes; Extended Education Practitioner Training Programme (EEPTP), Stellenbosch University, Master of Science (Mathematics), Stellenbosch University, 2014. Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences, African Institute of Mathematical Science (AIMS – South Africa) and Stellenbosch University, 2012. BSc. Hons (Computational Finance), University of the Western Cape, 2011.  BSc. Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2010.

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Laura Spannenberg, Secretary

Laura was involved in Junior Youth Leader 2010 – 2014, Liturgical Dance Ministry Head – 2005 – 2018, Holiday Club Co - Leader – 2010 – To - date (Biggest outreach event of the SBC,  Treasurer – St. Paul’s Primary School, Member of Event and Fundraising Committees – St. Paul’s Primary, Certified ICB Junior Bookkeeper 2011.  Laura is the Cape Town coordinator for GEMS Girls South Africa. The GEMS Girls allows her to contribute to young girls from the ages of 4 – 18. Programmes include but not limited to Bible study, skills development and mentorship. 

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Zia Abrahams, Youth Representative

Zia completed her Grade 10 education at Norman Henshilwood High School in 2019 and went on to complete her Senior Certificate online with GED(2020).  Currently Zia is completing a Human Resource Management and Practices Diploma at Damelin.  Zia is known to be quite vocal about her stance against GBV and SRGBV, hence her position as School Related Gender-base Violence Afterschool Practitioner. She is active in her church as the leader of the Dance Ministry and Sponsor in the Girls Ministry. In her spare time Zia is a private Tutor and owner/entrepreneur of a nail parlour called "Nails by Zee".