Annual Report 1.4.14 – 31.3.15
Nkosi’s Haven
34 Vereeniging Service Road Alan Manor 2091 Gauteng P.O. Box 403 Melville 2109
Telephone: +27 11 942 5580 Fax: +27 11 941 1408 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nkosishaven.org
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Table of Contents
1.0 Current Directors, Board Members and Staff 3 2.0 Our Vision 5 2.1 Company Summary 7 2.2 Our Mission Statement 8 3.0 Properties and Functions 9 3.1 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Alan Manor 9 3.1.1 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Bakery 10 3.1.2 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Kitchen 10 3.1.3 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Sick Bay 11 3.1.4 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Leisure Block 12 3.1.5 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Baby Day Care 13 3.1.6 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Therapy Block 13 3.1.7 Nkosi’s Haven Village: Other facilities 13 3.2 Nkosi’s Haven 4Life Farm 13 3.2.1 Nkosi’s Haven 4LIFE Farm 14 2014-2015 Summary 4.0 Programs and Services 17 4.1 Therapy Department 18 4.1.1 Report on Activities 2014 21 4.1.2 Play Therapist’s Report 21 4.2 Wills and Exit Plans 25 4.3 Volunteer Program 25 4.4 Dance Studio 26 4.5 Infinite Family 27 4.6 artsINSIDEOUT (excerpt by Dick Scanlan) 27 4.6.1 Impact and Assessment 28 4.6.2 Evaluation and Lessons Learned 28 4.6.3 Conclusion 30 4.7 Soweto Gospel Choir 31 4.8 Outreach (Vukani) 32 4.9 Education 33 4.9.1 Table: Children Attendees at 34 Educational Institutions
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5.0 Market Analysis Summary 35 5.1 Market Analysis Future Predictions 36 5.2 Nkosi’s Haven Target Market 37 5.3 Pie Charts: Nkosi’s Haven Resident Data 38 5.4 Prediction of Potential Residents 2017-2018 39 6.0 Income through Donors 40 6.1 Pie Chart: Allocation of Monetary Donations 43 6.2 Product Donations 44 7.0 Special Events and Visitors 47 8.0 Call to Action: How can you help? 50
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1.0 Directors, Board Members and Staff
Board Members: Dave Woollam*, Chairman of the Board
Gail Johnson , Founding Director
Pastor Dolorah Fredericks*,
Dr. Shaheda Omar*, Childcare Specialist
Humphrey Birkenstock*, Media Advisor
Renee Kruger*, Human Resources
Derek Postmus*, Advertising
Nadira Haripersadh*, Architect
Heather Davidson, Financial Manager (part-time staff)
Carol Diyanti, Cultural
Suzanne Ravenall, Patron
* Denotes non-executive Nkosi’s Haven operates ten bank accounts for the various projects, all payments are made against requisitions with related quotations or invoices. There are three signatories with a minimum of two signatories per cheque. Edward Nathan Sonnenberg*, Lawyer R.W. Irish- Alliot Inc., Auditors* Cheil World Wide, Ad Agency* *Pro Bono
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Staff: Full Time Village:
Founding Director Social Worker Operations Manager 2 Resident Managers Sister- Sick Bay 12 Orphan Child Minders Chef: resident mother employed 3 Chef Assistants: resident mothers employed Laundry Manager and Assistant Manager: Resident Youth Co-Ordinator Baby Day Care: Infant educationalist 2 Drivers Youth Development Accounts
4Life Farm:
Farm Manager Gardener
Staff: Part Time Village:
Financial Manager 3 Sick Bay Relievers Directors Assistant 2 Play Therapists Remedial Teacher/Maths Teacher Receptionist
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2.0 Our Vision
Over the last 16 years, Nkosi’s Haven has worked to improve the lives of HIV/AIDS infected mothers, children, and resulting orphans, infected or not, through holistic care and support. Nkosi’s Haven works to improve the productivity by expanding the residents capabilities through access to high quality medical care, multiple forms of therapy, access to quality education, and skill building workshops. Coming from areas that are unproductive and unsupervised, many women and children in South Africa are exposed to violence and sexual abuse. Nkosi’s Haven provides them with a structured program in a safe, non- judgmental home. We hope to empower our resident mothers and children to move onto becoming responsible and contributing members of society, allowing us to accept more residents onto our site
Over the years, Nkosi’s Haven has grown into a reputable organization that is helping turn the tide in the fight against HIV/AIDS in South Africa. The non- governmental organization has helped successfully play a major role in the transformation of infrastructure and hopes to empower each and every one of its residents into success in their personal lives and to become strong leaders in their communities. Nkosi has given people who are afraid of being associated with HIV/AIDS to grieve openly and his legacy still lives on through Nkosi’s Haven.
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2.1 COMPANY SUMMARY
Nkosi’s Haven is driven by the ongoing passion of the young AIDS activist, Nkosi Johnson, who passed away on International Children’s Day on June 1st, 2001. After being separated from his mother because of HIV diagnosis, Nkosi dreamed of a facility that would care for the mother and her child, free from discrimination and prejudice. Nkosi believed that no other child should have to experience this hardship. His determination and perseverance went as far as helping initiate a policy for all HIV-infected children to be allowed to attend school, without discrimination. Nkosi is now a national figure in the campaign to de- stigmatize aids.
In 1999, Nkosi’s haven was established as a non-governmental organization in South Africa with the purpose of providing holistic care and support for destitute HIV/AIDS infected mothers, her children and resulting AIDS orphans, infected or not. Our aim is to empower them through participation in comprehensive programming to ensure they are equipped with the necessary life skills in order to prepare them for leadership in their communities and success in their personal lives.
Nkosi captured the hearts of millions with his address at the 13th International AIDSConference in Durban, South Africa which was broadcast worldwide. Held in front of an audience of over 10, 000 delegates, the eleven year old bravely stated, “Care for us, accept us – we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, and we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.”
Crime, truancy, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, academic failure, but most of all, the widespread of HIV/AIDS has a heavy prominence in South Africa.
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Our children are given the opportunities to attend private and public schools, and receive all disciplines of therapy – play, remedial, occupational, speech, etc. Our mothers are encouraged to build their capacity through different activities, during which, if leadership and initiative is displayed, an internal position may be offered, such as cook, matron, resident manager, etc. Further, we ask mothers to foster our young resident orphans, hopefully providing additional support in substitute for the loss of their own mothers, in addition to employing 12 resident caregivers. This, in turn, allows women to come together and work in their community to provide for their children instead of being separated from their mothers due to the effects of HIV/AIDS.
Nkosi’s Haven is continuously expanding the usage of our site to improve the quality of medical and therapeutic care. This includes individual counseling, group and play therapy, remedial intervention, speech and hearing therapy, as well as occupational therapy for our residents. Nkosi’s Haven Village in Alan Manor hosts 17 cottages, consists of a baby day care center, a therapy block, a compact sports field, a library, music and art room, ablution block for the sickbay, industrial level kitchen, a bakery in a container, a laundry room, and a leisure block with a dance hall.
Our children attend both public and private institutions that provide them with everything they need to gain a well-rounded education. Nkosi’s Haven educational fund provides our children with the supplies they need, including uniforms and various school supplies. By investing in their education, including tertiary for those with the academic ability, we are equipping our children with a sense of self worth, pride, and the ability to cope with the outside world. The Haven undergoes large expenses payable to the 17 public and private institutions, supporting over 90 of our children due to our commitment to education. We ensure that each of our children is provided with the best education and the supplies needed to become successful and contributing members of society.
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Nkosi’s Haven firmly believes in empowering the resident mothers. Our mothers are encouraged to build their skills through many activities, during which, if leadership and initiative are displayed, an internal position will be offered. Some of the positions include cooks, childcare worker, matron, resident manager and many more. Along with children and teens, our mothers have duties to help facilitate the functioning of the village.
Although Nkosi’s Haven 4Life Farm, Bakery and Kitchen have assisted in the cultivation of vegetables and meals provided for our children, a heavy reliance is still placed on the donations we receive due to our growing number of residents. Our donations are greatly appreciated as our children and mothers must sustain a healthy balanced and nutritious diet to support their immune system and to compliment their antiretroviral medication (ARV), which is one of our largest monthly expenses. The baby day care center can accommodate up to 15 babies and ensures that the babies are cared for while their mothers attend to their routine duties, hospital or clinic visits. First time mothers are also assisted with practical lessons as well as how to recognize the everyday development of the baby, or to pick up if the baby may be “slow” in which case professional intervention is sought.
2.2 OUR MISSION STATEMENT Through all the work that we do, we ensure that our residents learn how to live with HIV/AIDS, not die from it. With this objective in mind, we have built not just a house, but also a home. We have worked towards continuously developing a happy, energetic place free from prejudice and discrimination, where our children can grow into self-confident, mature and responsible members of society that are contributive to society.
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Properties and Functions
3.1 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: ALAN MANOR Opened on December 1st, 2009, World AIDS day, Nkosi’s Haven Village has received phenomenal support from various organizations in order to provide efficient services for our residents. Although there is some work to do, the facilities meet and exceed the needs of a care and service facility.
The number of residents for the financial year has ranged between 130-150 residents with approximately 30-40 mothers/caregivers and around 100-120 children. Of those children, 60-80 are orphaned and 30-50 are HIV positive.
The village property is the main site of all operations. There are currently 17 cottages on site, which are used for our residents. Our village also includes an industrial kitchen, a library, a bakery, a sports field, a baby day care centre, a playground, sickbay, a dining room, an arts room, a BT (internet) room, a leisure room, main offices and a therapy block.
The village serves as the core to the familial community. During meals and homework, children congregate in the dining area and the leisure room. This is essential as most of the interaction between residents takes place here.
The youth residents also have the opportunity to participate in various extracurricular activities including international virtual mentorships, music lessons, outdoor sports, and dance lessons. Nkosi’s Haven maximizes the use of available resources so residents are provided with a lifestyle as close to normal and holistic as possible.
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3.1.1 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: BAKERY
Thanks to a generous donation from the South African Whole Grain Bread Project, Nkosi’s Haven’s bakery was opened onsite enabling us to produce whole grain bread for our resident mothers and children. The bakery has been doing exceptionally well and the moms produce magnificent work, taking turns in “shift” work. White and brown loaves are produced for resident consumption, as are bread rolls for special occasions. The bakery invoices Nkosi’s Haven to generate income in order to purchase necessary ingredients, which also allows the mothers to earn a stipend. Bread is also marketed to other organizations in the community, paying COD for the orders placed at the Village.
3.1.2 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: KITCHEN The kitchen serves over 500 meals on a daily basis, depending on the number of visitors we have at any given time. An employed resident mother and various assistants, keeping with the belief of building the skills and capacities of our resident moms, run the kitchen. A healthy, balanced diet is provided for residents through breakfast, lunch, and dinner in order to maintain a healthy immune system as well as complement the ARV medication they receive. The value of the kitchen and good nutrition proves itself on a daily basis.
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3.1.3 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: SICK BAY
Under the management of a qualified staff nurse the 6 bedded sickbay continues to be the ‘health hub’ of Nkosi’s Haven with not only the strict monitoring of ARV intake, but dealing with emergencies or general health issues such as flue, stomach aches and the odd sprain.
31 Children and 20 Adults are on ARV’s with the Meds being administered DOT, thus our adherence is excellent as indicated by the clinics/hospitals the patients attend, who now only see our infected residents every 3 months as the clinics are more than happy with our patients adherence, with most having suppressed viral load. Admissions included a 52 year old woman who had been referred to us as she had defaulted on her ARV’s, was seriously ill on arrival, emaciated and weak. She stabilized exceptionally well but passed away in September due to complications. A 14 year old girl who is mentally challenged, HIV+ and epileptic was brought to us by an uncle and her father as they were desperate in how to deal with and maintain her ARV’s and control her epilepsy. Nkosi’s Haven has an excellent relationship with Prof Ashraf Coovadia at Rahima Moosa thus referred her there for evaluation. She was admitted to Nkosi’s Haven after a stay at Rahima Moose. She is thriving with her epilepsy under control. She is being ‘home schooled’ by our long term volunteers as till we receive her birth certificate we are unable to place her in a school relevant to her mental capacity. September saw the arrival of a very sick little boy with his grandmother who was his main caregiver. HIV+, in cardia failure, chronic lung disease and completely oxygen dependent, we did not hold out much hope for the little guy. Although 9 years old he is the size of a 4 year old, he has since been moved out of sickbay, has an excellent CD4 count and is no longer on oxygen - he is thriving.
“Thank you very much for the work that you have done. The baby is doing very well with the mother at home. We will continue to monitor them at home. I really appreciate the work that you are doing with our patients especially the staff working at sick bay.
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May you continue to do the good work not only to Witkoppen patients but to all the patients referred to your organisation.”
3.1.4 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: LEISURE BLOCK The leisure room, equipped with a dance room, is large enough to accommodate all of our residents for multiple activities. It allows us to give our residents an environment where they can break off into study groups after school and finish their homework with the help of our volunteers, as well as a place for “off time” when residents are finished all of their duties. Equipped with colourful lounge suites, beanbags, pillows, tables, chairs, and televisions, Nkosi’s Haven strives to place an importance on recreation through the leisure room. We realize that children “discover” themselves and the beauty of life through play and fun, thus, the leisure room allows children to do so under supervision, where they can relax and socialize with one another. The leisure block allows our children and teens to participate in sporting activities. Equipped with a playground where children can play netball, football, and other ball games, the children are able to run their own recreational sports as well. Although the leisure block is vital to the recreational aspect of Nkosi’s Haven, the residents are not limited to its facility, keeping recreational activities integral to our success.
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3.1.5 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: BABY DAY CARE The objective of our baby day care center is to ensure that our babies are cared for while the mothers are doing their duties, or at their hospital or clinic visits. It is run by a qualified infant educationalist and can accommodate up to 15 infants. It is used to care, bathe, and feed our young babies. Each new mother is expected to spend one full day a week tending to babies in the day care. Baby development is strictly monitored as well, and intervention is implemented when necessary. Although not in full use due to the fact that all of our babies are no longer babies, the baby day care is still in use for our toddlers who often complete their homework or any tasks needed afterschool. A full time teacher does supplemental activities to reinforce the objectives learned at school.
3.1.6 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: THERAPY BLOCK A part time therapist and social worker are available at the Haven to address the emotional and psychological needs of the residents. Nkosi’s Haven firmly believes in the philosophy of comprehensive interventions, which has resulted in therapy being available on a daily basis. In addition, 2 part time play therapists are employed to address the emotional and psychological needs of our younger children.
3.1.7 NKOSI’S HAVEN VILLAGE: OTHER FACILITIES Two offices are allocated for extra lessons and remedial teaching in the therapy block. An office is present to accommodate the Resident Manager, the Matron, our Founding Director and Operations Manager. A unit of additional, wheelchair friendly bathrooms are available, plus additional ablution facilities. A computer room is available to assist our children with any homework or research needed, as well as for our cyber mentoring program. The Haven also comes equipped with a music and art room for the children where the children are encouraged to explore their artistic side.
3.2 NKOSI’S HAVEN 4LIFE FARM OVERVIEW The farm is 12 acres, approximately 50km south of Johannesburg. Although the site is still in development, the goal is to secure funds and grants to continue the next phases of the development of the farm to become a self-sustaining, co-operative “kibbutz” style of living. Our aim is to accommodate HIV/AIDS infected mothers and
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their children and to use this site to create a sustainable and income generating project. We also hope to use this site for individual capacity building and economic empowerment through the sale of our crops and products made by the resident mothers, who would otherwise not be able to secure work. Revenue will be generated through partnering with other local NGO’s to distribute produce and chickens, in hopes to create another stream of income for the Haven. We hope to build a number of new cottages onsite to accommodate our increasing number of mothers and children.
3.2.1 NKOSI’S HAVEN 4LIFE FARM 2014-2015 SUMMARY Nkosi’s Haven 4Life Farm received a financial injection of approximately R770 000.00 over the last financial year.
Security Fencing:
Work began immediately on an additional electrical security fence to run parallel to the existing one around the living, cultivated and potential broiler production area. In addition, an electric fence was erected around the entire perimeter of the farm. Thus 12 acres are now secured. Due to the fact that there had been an increase in criminal activity in the surrounds, additional measures were implemented by having security beams installed in around the living areas. The residents are now also linked to the “Neighbourhood Watch’ through the use of two- way radios.
Land Preparation:
An area of approximately 4 acres was cleared (this is the balance of the property which at a later stage could be considered for root vegetable cultivation). The area is north of the ‘living area’ of the farm.
In addition, the area to accommodate the tunnels, which were donated by Qantas Cabin Crew Team (10 X 30M per each), was cleared and prepared, plus an additional 990 sq. meters south of the
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living accommodation was ploughed, cleared and prepared. The neighboring farmer was contracted with as he has the necessary equipment and proved to be cost effective.
As the mid term goal is to become a registered organic produce supplier, both the virgin and other land was prepared with 40 cubic meters of organic fertilizer. The two cultivators purchased are used to clear the cultivated areas and maintain a weed free environment.
Irrigation
Initially the water supply for irrigating the cultivated and tunnel area was being organized from a neighbour’s borehole, however, the contractor, within the original budget recommended that by installing a 90 000 litre reservoir to be filled by the original Nkosi’s Haven borehole would suffice for all irrigation and domestic water supply. Thus the water is presently being pumped into the reservoir and, on timers, the tunnels and open cultivated area are being adequately irrigated.
Storage
4 / 5 storage rooms to house general storage items, 2 vehicles, chicken feed and wood shavings are in the process of being built. The roof is presently being fitted and it is envisaged that the storage rooms will be completed by end of April 2015.
Crops:
The tunnels were installed and ready for planting by 8th October when the entire Qantas Cabin Crew Team arrived at the farm to plant seedlings ordered by the consultant in tunnels 1 & 2. The Qantas Cabin Crew Team, an organisation formed by members of the Qantas Cabin crews, that raise money to support organisations in the countries to which they travel. The QCCT adopted Nkosi’s Haven in 2002 as one of their South African organisations.
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Raising money for specific needs the QCCT has raised a fortune for Nkosi’s Haven against a given wish list. The farm needed three tunnels, QCCT raised the money to purchase them, each 30 x 10m, and spent a very productive day on 9th October, planting seedlings in the tunnels.
The crew had also raised money to establish a garden, thus the entire day was a hive of activity with every crew member ‘hands on’, breaking for a braai, the crew left at about 16H00 exhausted.
Basil and cherry tomatoes were planted in Tunnel 1, green peppers in Tunnel 2 and tomatoes in tunnel 3. Sweet potatoes, spinach, cabbage and lettuce had been planted in the open cultivated area.
Harvesting of the open cultivated areas began and was carried out by the ‘resident labourer’, as produce was ready for picking and against ‘orders’ from the outlets.
Outlets:
4Life was introduced to Jackson Real Food Market, an organic fruit and vegetable outlet in Bryanston who expressed interest in supporting 4Life.
Surplus: tomatoes, green peppers and spinach, on four occasions, were donated to Tsogang Sechaba who run a feeding scheme for 1050 children.
Winter Crops:
The following has/is presently being planted: Chantenary Karoo Carrots, Swiss Chard, Leeks, Siberian Kale and Black Palm Kale.
Labour:
Some of the mothers and teenagers of Nkosi’s Haven have been used and at regular
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intervals. Casual labour, which is not necessarily our target, have been contracted with; this is a problem area as well. Labour stipends have been paid for by the Nkosi’s Haven as well as the transport costs incurred. The solution would be the residential facilities being built with the labour force living on the property.
Problem Areas: Without a doubt the lack of accommodation/facilities for labour is one of the biggest hurdles that need to be overcome. Having to contract with ‘casual labour’ is not ideal as it jeopardizes the security and is not reliable. It is the intention to accommodate international volunteers (6) in these facilities and once completed our volunteer partners will be informed of our need for volunteers who want to assist by living and working on the farm.
Distribution outlets need to be increased as Nkosi’s Haven Village should not be seen as the main purchaser. The original idea of appointing outlets in the townships will now not be viable as the selling price of organic foods is too high, although we are still working on producing natural, organically cultivated crops for other potential purchasers. Research is presently being done as to what produce is in demand and would ‘move’ rather than relying on the Village.
Delivery is proving to be problematic as a small private vehicle is being used twice a week to the Village. The Village then assumes responsibility for delivery to Bryanston. A refrigerated truck would solve these problems.
Packaging - the director has recently received design samples of labels - awaiting feedback of which design is preferred.
4.0 Programs and Services
Our certified social worker manages the counseling sessions for mothers, caregivers, and teenagers on a full-time basis. The biggest issues we face are still emotional issues stemming from their childhood traumas such as dealing with the loss of their parents, having to accept the HIV+ status of their parents, or even facing the fact that they themselves are HIV+. In therapy, we work towards helping our residents
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deal with their feelings. The children go through periods of frustration and struggle however we are constantly impressed by their resilience. It is vital for us to maintain a strict level of confidentiality, therefore our mothers are seldom counseled with their children unless a request is made regarding a specific issue.
4.1 THERAPY DEPARTMENT At Nkosi’s Haven we believe that emotional and psychological interventions are a huge part of the healing process for our residents. To that end, all our residents have access to the social worker, a psychologist and play therapists for counseling and other social interventions. The children and the mothers are offered counseling on an individual basis to help them deal with varying issues ranging from self-esteem, self acceptance and living positively with HIV. It is difficult to measure or quantify the work that we do, but we sincerely and firmly believe that we have made a huge and positive impact on our mothers who have gone through unspeakable pain and trauma. In therapy we endeavor to help other deal and adjust to communal living at the village (which is often never easy), but most importantly we help them deal with the question “where to from now?” as we aim to equip our residents to be self reliant so that we can integrate them back to the community. One of the main concerns that the mothers still bring up is to disclose their status to their sexual partners. When mothers get here and they start to feel better about themselves and they feel that their future is secure, they might start dating again. They however find it very difficult to disclose their status to their partners for fear of rejection. This proves that despite all the information and knowledge about HIV/AIDS, a lot still needs to be done to educate our communities about this disease. In therapy we help mothers on how to disclose their status to their partners, and we have offered for the mothers to bring in their partners for a group session.
Some of our children have battled with depression and especially teenage clients often bring this up. As the children grow older and come to understand the full implication of their status, anger and fear for the future start to manifest. With this anger then comes depression and other behavioural challenges as some of the children feel that they are victims of their circumstances. Social workers
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are not allowed to diagnose any psychiatric orders, thus when we feel that a child might be depressed or needs medical assistance to lift their mood, they are referred either to Charlotte Maxeke or Chris Baragwanath Hospital for evaluations. We work very closely with the hospitals’ psychiatric departments, and currently have 13 children that attend at these hospitals. In addition to the medication that the children get, they are encouraged to be mindful of the things that they are grateful for, and record this in gratitude diaries. This moves them away from being victims, as they realize that despite all the challenges they have, they still have so much for which to be grateful for.
As part of our mission we continue to help and foster the bond between mother and child, as this had always been Nkosi’s wish. To that end we have continued to admit mother in desperate need for accommodation with their children. We also continue to facilitate family interventions, whereby mothers and children are given an opportunity to come together to discuss their hopes, fears and dreams for their family, in the midst of HIV/AIDS. Working to keep families together also means working a lot with Child Welfare, Social Development and other civil organizations that are concerned with the wellbeing of children. We have now escalated efforts to get our children legally placed with foster mothers as Nkosi’s Haven, as this gives them the right to earn foster care grants.
As expected in a closed community like ours, there has been a spat of conflicts between residents. Workshops have been conducted with residents of the same cottage to ensure that there is harmony and they are able to resolve their differences without resolving to conflicts.
Our children are also catered for their wellbeing through play therapy with external play therapists. Lay therapy has been very affirming for our kids and we have seen huge improvements and had positive reports from our therapists. Children at Nkosi’s Haven go through a wide range of emotional issues, from dealing with loss of a parent, accepting the status of their parents, or even facing the fact that they
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themselves are positive. A great number of our children have gone through a lot of losses and abuse, but we are every time amazed by their resilience. Nkosi’s Haven has become a safe place for them to grow and explore the world.
OTHER SERVICES It was with great joy, but also with a lot of sadness that we bid farewell to Ayanda, our little boy who came to us when he was only a day old. He was blessed with adoptive parents from Denmark, who were happy to have the new addition to their family. We continue to keep in touch with him. In keeping up with this, we feel that every child deserves to be integrated back to their communities, and to this end we have been working with families towards family reunification. We have conducted some family visits to ensure that not only are the children going back to their families, but that their going back to caring and nurturing environments. For children without alternative care, like relatives, we work hard at getting them legally placed here at Nkosi’s Haven. One caregiver, our chef and manager have all become foster parents to some of our children in the last year, and we sincerely thank them for opening their hearts to the children. So far six children have been successfully placed and we continue to work with the Family Court to get more of our children placed.
Our other success story is Naledi. She came to us from another organization with her mother, looking malnourished and everyone was preparing for the worst. We however felt that she needed to go to school despite her condition, as this is exactly what Nkosi fought for, for the rights of the HIV positive child. Our director took up the challenge and asked a school nearby to accept our girl on a pro bono basis, as she would only make it to school or once (if she was lucky) a week to school. To everyone’s amazement, Naledi blossomed and to date has not missed one day of school!! Evidence that Nkosi’s Haven is working hard towards keeping or residents alive.
We continue to render other services to our residents, like drafting of wills, to ensure that our mothers are confident that their wishes will be carried out after they die. We also continue with our “Individual Development Plans” for both mothers and children, as we acknowledge that they are different individuals with different needs, which can only be met through individual intervention.
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Overall, the therapy department recognizes that we would not be able to perform our duties successfully without the help and input of the rest of our team. We acknowledge and are grateful for all the support from the rest of the Nkosi’s Haven team.
4.1.1 REPORT ON ACTIVITIES: 2014 The types of work involved with children are: Emotional awareness Building life skills Play therapy to deal with traumatic life events Rational emotive therapy to overcome fears Developing social skills Strengthening of sense of self Psychometric testing Sexuality With respect to the above matters: 5 group sessions occurred 16 mother or caregiver and child sessions occurred 126 individual counselling session occurred 7 individual sets of psychometric tests were conducted
Outcomes of the above: Improved mother or caregiver and child interaction Improved parenting skills Improved individual adjustment Skills development Containment Correct scholastic placement of children
4.1.2 PLAY THERAPISTS REPORT
2 Cohorts of a client group will be reported upon. The two cohorts were both seen for this financial year. The 1st cohort of clients completed the therapeutic intervention and was discharged, except for one child. Each child received 12 individual sessions. The 2nd cohort is still in session and has not completed the therapeutic intervention. Each child has received 6 sessions from the 2nd cohort. Approximately 110 sessions have been achieved in total including initial, review and feedback interviews. Intervention used was
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therapeutic play. It allows for self-exploration in a safe environment and it is child led. The child is given undivided attention and freedom to explore own feelings.
1st Cohort
The first cohort comprised of 3 boys and 4 girls, ages ranging from 5 to 11. The presenting issues or reasons for referral ranged from the following,: grief and loss, behavioral difficulties, adjustment difficulties, difficulties in coming to terms with disclosure of their HIV positive status and low self esteem. Each child received a total of 12 sessions.
Outcome of sessions:
In an attempt to assess if the intervention does help the children or not, the SDQ tool was used. The SDQ measures the children’s overall stress and difficulties before and after the therapeutic intervention. The total difficulties score is 40. The chart bellow presents the level of total difficulties before the therapeutic intervention and post therapy intervention. The clients name has been concealed for confidentiality purposes.
25 SDQ PRE THERAPY
20 SDQ POST THERAPY 15
10
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0 M.D T.K. SP.D. S.D. O.H. L.M. E.M.
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1st Cohort Pre and post therapy SDQ results
The chart above from the 1st cohort of 7 children shows that all except one have benefited from the intervention. The majority of participants scored between 15 and 16, which indicate high levels of total difficulties that warrant intervention. Although the stress levels are considered high at this stage, this can be managed with short-term intervention. On the other hand two participants scored above 17, which indicate abnormal levels of total difficulties. At this level the child might have been significantly affected and might warrant further intervention. Some children show a significant improvement compared to others e.g. “O.H”’s SDQ score was very high indicating her overall difficulties to be at an abnormal level. However after 12 sessions of therapy she was assessed again and her total difficulties score had decreased from 18 to 9, which put her back to normal levels of stress and emotional difficulties. She was also reported by the caregiver as happy and would test boundaries, which are normal for children of her age. L.M. was unable to complete therapy, as she had to move back with her extended family. During the therapeutic intervention the following observations were made. Most of the clients seem to have negative styles of attachment, ambivalence towards issues around nurturance and some a significant need for nurturance. Some children found it hard to accept their loss of loved ones while for others this seems easy to come to terms with.
2nd Cohort
The 2nd cohort has been seen for approximately 6 sessions and the post therapy SDQ has not been conducted yet. 12 sessions are planned for each child. Presenting issues and reason for referral range from multiple losses, low self-esteem, behavioural problems, adjustment difficulties and trauma. All the children in the second group are boys ranging from age 9 to 15 years. All of them have lost 1 or two parents. The chart below presents levels of total difficulties at the beginning of the intervention.
Review of sessions:
Some of them presented with very high levels of total difficulties. “J.M.” has the highest total difficulties score which indicates abnormal levels of stress. In therapy he has started to work on his self worth and healthy self-perception, however this is just a very small area of so many difficulties that “JM” has to work through. “B.M.” scores very low and shows very normal levels of total difficulties. He has been observed to be a
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very emotionally disconnected young person who has learned to not feel or show emotion. He has also been observed in therapy to start exploring more including testing
PRE THERAPY SDQ
Score out of 40
L.X. 14 J.M. 29 P.T. 16
N.P 16 B.M. 8
boundaries, which indicates that his defenses are coming down. Both “P.T.” and “N.P.” indicated a borderline total difficulties score. Both are progressing well however they have been highly resistant to opening up emotionally. Both of them have managed to allow themselves to trust the process and start exploring their internal conflicts.
Conclusion:
The children dealt with at Nkosis haven are children that have experienced many traumatic and difficult circumstances. Many, if not all, have experienced some loss or multiple losses in their young life. Most of them have attachment difficulties and struggle with trust issues. It was encouraging to see that despite such trauma and tragedy they showed improvement after therapy some significant and some only a little. It was encouraging to also experience the courage each child still has to eventually face their difficult past and find resources within themselves to come to terms with it.
Author: Nonlanhla Biyase
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4.2 WILLS/EXIT PLANS
Nkosi’s Haven has ensured that all mothers at the village have signed their wills – a copy is given to the Sickbay and to the resident manager/matron, in case of an emergency. A “care plan” has been created for all mothers, which is done in a multi- disciplinary setting, including a doctor, a psychologist, social worker, and the residential manager/matron. An individual development plan, conducted by our social worker, is also created and used towards the exit plan.
4.3 VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Germany U.S.A Canada Belgium Netherlands 18 Volunteers 5 Volunteers 2 Volunteers 1 Volunteer 18 Volunteers
The dedication of Nkosi’s Haven to numerous programs has left us relying heavily on the help of volunteers. The support and perseverance of our initiatives from our volunteers makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the mothers and youth at the Haven. Among the countless hours dedicated to homework, tutoring, and more, our wonderful volunteers have spent time cleaning, restocking the library, and spending quality time doing fun activities with our children.
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Some of their tasks included:
Maintaining cleanliness of cottages and facilities o Organizing and up keeping our storerooms tidy Homework help o Each volunteer is allocated a grade for the duration of their stay Reading with the children
Bakery and kitchen tasks – prepping meals Working in the baby day care Helping with various art projects Arranging recreational activities for our youth Organization and delivery of the donations Setting up and running the library Sports and leisurely activities
Nkosi’s Haven has networked with many enthusiastic volunteers to assist work done around the Haven. We have also had many local volunteers from companies and school groups, or students who need qualifying points to enter university.
4.4 THE DANCE STUDIO Martine continues to be a vital part of our recreational program for the children at Nkosi’s Haven. Martine donates her services by providing weekly dance lessons to the haven, pro-bono, remaining an outlet that the children can depend on.
Every year, Martine provides the children who participate with personalized awards, an outing to a Christmas function, and partners every year with Feathers and Fur organization for a day of fun on the premises of Triple M Dog Kennels and Cattery. Here, the children enjoy activities outdoors, including an open farm and watersports.
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4.5 INFINITE FAMILY
Net Buddies is a program in which teenagers between the ages of ten and twenty-three are matched with a mentor from the U.S. Our teens have regular video “chats” via the internet twice a week and maintain regular contact through email. Infinite Family plays a large role in Nkosi’s Haven extended family. Our reliable mentors provide a positive outlet for our residents through weekly communication. Not only do our youth residents have a friend that they can trust, but they can also receive valuable exposure to other cultures, backgrounds, and different ways of life – all while practicing their computer and English skills.
4.6 ARTSINSIDEOUT Co-founded by Dick Scanlan and Evan J. Todd in 2011, artsINSIDEOUT is a group of students and working professionals who have been personally affected by HIV/AIDS. The mission of artsINSIDEOUT is to travel to areas of the globe that have been hit hard by the AIDS epidemic and to connect with young people and mothers who have been similarly impacted.
artsINSIDEOUT organized its first three trips—two-week arts intensives at Nkosi’s Haven in South Africa—in 2011, 2012 and 2013. In June, 2014, artsINSIDEOUT returned to Nkosi’s Haven for a fourth annual two-week arts intensive.
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4.6.1 IMPACT AND ASSESSMENT
The 2012 team was expanded to twelve teachers (including one South African), and our 2013 team totaled fourteen. This year, we were a team of sixteen (five of whom were South African).
We subdivided the younger kids into six classes: the Wee Ones (5-7 years old), Improv, Dance, Music, Visual Arts and Stage Craft. The teenagers were also subdivided into six classes: Storytelling, Improv, Dance, Music Visual Arts and Stage Craft. With the exception of the Wee Ones, both the younger kids and the teenagers had a “focus class,” i.e. a class held daily so that the teachers of those classes could really dig deep. In addition, both groups had a second 45-minute class during which they received a one-time introduction to each of the other disciplines, so every student got to try his/her hand at every discipline. The moms were subdivided into two groups, so that one group of moms was always available to perform the many tasks necessary to keep Nkosi’s Haven running smoothly.
As in 2011, 2012 and 2013, we planned from the start that our work would culminate in a show. And like the previous two years, this year’s show had a theme: “Wheels.” We presented the theme to the students on Day One, and the students instantly understood its value as a metaphor: spokes of a wheel, an unbroken line, the wheel of fortune, etc. 4.6.2 EVALUATION AND LESSONS LEARNED:
In every way, this year’s program topped last year’s, which was our goal. The expansion of our South African contingent of artists reaffirmed our belief that a cross-cultural approach to assembling our team is the way to go. It was interesting that out of six returnees, three were South African and three were American, and we bonded together as the “veterans,” while the other teachers—some American, some South African— bonded together as the “rookies.” In other words, our identities transcended
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nationality, race, gender or sexual orientation, and were based more on our familiarity with the kids and the culture at Nkosi’s Haven.
Our cross-cultural staffing also allows for sustainability year-round. The theatre outings and workshops our South African artists facilitated for the kids and moms at NH during the eleven months prior to our arrival this past June really whet their appetites for the work artsINSIDEOUT does. And since we said good-bye in mid-July, the kids have been to an arts exhibition and a puppet show, and have made arrangements to see the Johannesburg production of WAR HORSE, with a Q&A afterward with members of the company. In addition, Moeseu Ktelele, one of our 2014 South African team members, is planning a series of music workshops.
Our American teachers were equally impressive this year. From Broadway veteran JoAnn Hunter, to applied theatre professional Tim Connell, to Juilliard student Victoria Pollack, to the always indispensable Kobi Libii, every single team member—led by the indominatable and inexhaustible Yazmany Arboleda as our OSA—was stellar in the classroom, and a real team player.
Another highlight of 2014 was the recognition of Stage Craft as a fully recognized discipline. Originally created in 2011 to give the more rambunctious boys an alternative to singing and dancing, Stage Craft is now a class that boys or girls can take. It proved to be particularly popular, and the co-teachers—South African Riegerdt Deetlefs and Puerto Rican Victor Colon—formed a brother-like bond that delighted both their students and fellow teachers.
The addition of two teachers for the mothers, and nightly classes culminating in the moms performing in the show, was a slam-dunk success. It’s so easy for the kids at NH to get the lion’s share of attention because they’re so damn cute! We also arranged for a Moms’ Night Out: dinner at a local restaurant for the 23 mothers who participated in artsINSIDEOUT. It was a memorable night; for some, it was their first meal at a restaurant in a long, long time. It will surely become an annual event.
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Our relationship with Gail Johnson continues to deepen, as does our relationship with the entire community. Gail, and her trusty right-hand woman, Lynn Sewell, trust the artsINSIDEOUT teachers. I would say it feels like family now, but actually, it is family.
As in previous years, living on campus was crucial to the success of this program, because we were with the kids morning, noon and night. There was never a time, no matter how early or how late, that at least one (usually more than one) teacher wasn’t on hand to interact with the children.
4.6.4 CONCLUSION:
In 2012, Andrew Johns, then 16, told me us wanted to attend college in the United States. Last year, we arranged for him to meet with Claire Owen, Educational Advisor at the U.S. Consulate in Johannesburg. She told us about Education U.S.A., a U.S. program, in partnership with top universities such as Stanford and Yale, that seeks sub-Saharan students from challenging backgrounds. Over this past year, Andrew applied and was accepted into the program, which will mentor him through the process, and pay his SAT and application fees.
Dick and Andrew met with Claire this year to review his next steps. She said, “Andrew, there are your grades, your SAT scores, your extra-curricular activities, and your letters of recommendation, all of which are important. But the thing that will make the difference and determine whether or not you get into a U.S. university will be your ability to tell your story in your essay.” Andrew pointed at Dick and said, “That’s my storytelling teacher.”
From its inception, artsINSIDEOUT has operated from the belief that if you can tell your story, you can change your story. To have that so beautifully articulated by a State Department official who knows little about artsINSIDEOUT is very encouraging and inspiring.
Whether or not Andrew will succeed in his endeavor to study in the U.S. remains to be seen, but we know he never would have taken the steps he’s already taken without artsINSIDEOUT. We believe that all our students—children and mothers—are similarly transformed. And we’re transformed, too, as Nkosi’s Haven’s story becomes part of our story, and vice versa.
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Dick Scanlan
4.7 SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR
The Soweto Gospel Choir has achieved international awards, nominations, accolades and achievements with standing ovations at every performance. Known internationally for their amazing talent, energy, and exhilarating performances, the Soweto Gospel Choir remains loyal to their roots and continues to support those who are less fortunate. Despite their continuous tours, the Choir makes a point to continuously support various organizations.
Over a decade ago, the Choir approached Nkosi’s Haven and adopted us as their CSI project. The funds collected after their performances are divided equally between
the Haven and their Vukani Outreach program. The Vukani Outreach is used strictly to support registered township based organizations that care for vulnerable and orphaned children.
Nkosi’s Haven is responsible for administering the Vukani funds and does the liaison work with applying organizations and relevant suppliers. Organizations are supported with food, groceries, meat, vegetables, appliances, support with funerals, education support, and so on.
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4.8 OUTREACH (VUKANI) Beneficiaries: Lusito Bride Groom Org Phanka Zimbanathi Little Angels Imbalenhle Imbewuenhle Matjele Ikageng Tsogang Sechaba Sizanani Home Disabled Compass Ulwazi Connie Uluwazi Day Care Centre Christmas for the GOGOs Last Hope organization
Vukani Outreach Spending Allocation: (until Dec 2014) Groceries: 68,703.77 55% Meat: 22,300.00 18% Vegetables: 32,020.90 26%
Total: R123,024.67
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4.9 EDUCATION
At Nkosi’s Haven, we believe a good education is an important building block for a stable future. All of our children are given the opportunity to receive the best possible education. This includes safe transport, to and from school, as well as extra lessons or assistance for children who are in need of it.
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4.9.1 CHILDREN ATTENDEES AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
The chart below indicates the breakdown of the number of children at their indicated schools:
Pre/Primary/High/Tertiary 2014 2015 Bokmakierie Pre-School 11 3 Little Leaders Pre-School 2 Mondeor Community School 2 Specializes in grade 0 Mondeor Primary School 23 17 Mondeor High School 4 6 Calvary Christian School 6 6 Private School United Christian School 16 15 Private School Foundation School 21 23 Private School El Shaddai Ministries 6 7 Private Lofentso Girls High School 3 2 Orlando West Girls High 2 1 Randeor School 1 2 Hamlet School 3 4 Blind School 1 Private School Damelin College 3 1 Private College ETA College 1 Private College South West Gauteng College 3 Government college
106 89
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In addition to that, we have one matriculant in 2014 applying for a scholarship to the US. He was advised in 2015 that he has won a 60% scholarship at St. Michael’s College in Vermont. Two young ladies have received their diplomas from Damelin College in 2014, graduating with degrees in HR and Tourism. Our HR graduate is now employed with a well-known local firm. We also have another young lady who has received her diploma in Sports Management in 2014. Our childcare workers also receive educational training and are being trained for level 4 in childcare by an agency called Better Best HWSETA accredited.
Many of our young learners have expressed a desire to continue their education to the tertiary level. Investigation into suitable tertiary colleges and universities will be made during the course of the year.
5.0 Market Analysis Summary of HIV/AIDS in South Africa (Mid-year 2014) and Nkosi’s Haven
Statistics South Africa estimates the mid-year population in 2014 was approximately 54 million. Approximately 51% of that total is female, adding up to about 27.64 million. Gauteng comprises the largest share of the South African population, approximately 12.91 million people (23.9%). About 30% of the overall population is aged younger than 15 years and approximately 8.4% are aged 60 years or older. Of those younger than 15 years, approximately 18.8% (3.05) live in Gauteng. The proportion of the elderly population, aged 60 and older, is increasing consistently. Migration is an important demographic process in shaping the structure and distribution of the population among the provinces.
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The overall HIV prevalence rate is at an estimated number of 5.51 million in mid-year 2014, equaling to approximately 10.2%. The total number of persons living with HIV has increased by over 1 million people from an estimated 4.09 million in 2002. For adults aged 15 to 49 years, an estimated 16.8% are HIV positive. Approximately one-fifth of South African women in their reproductive ages are HIV positive. The median time from HIV infection to death is set at about 10.5 years for men and 11.5 years for women. Statistics South Africa notes that the assumption of expectation of life at birth without HIV and fertility are set at 64.7% for male, and 71.0% for women, in comparison to 59.1% for males and 63.1% of females who are birthed with HIV. The infant mortality rate is set at 34.4% for 2014. Life expectancy had declined between 2002 and 2005 but has increased partially due to antiretroviral treatment. Life expectancy is expected to continue increasing, and infant mortality rate is expected to continue decreasing. The total percentage of AIDS related deaths in South Africa has decreased over time to an estimated 31.1%, in comparison to the 43.6% in 2002.
Of the entire population infected with HIV/AIDS, a mere 2.7 million people are receiving HIV treatment. Populations with higher risk of HIV exposure include:
Black African Females 20 to 34 years of age People co-habitating over 15 years of age Black African Males 25 to 49 years of age Disabled persons 15 years old and above High risk alcohol drinkers 15 years old and above Recreational drug users
5.1 MARKET ANALYSIS (FUTURE PREDICTIONS) It is estimated that by the year of 2015, there will be an approximate number of 25 million aids orphans worldwide. Around 85% of these children will be living in sub- Saharan Africa, and 63% of those children are in South Africa. The country’s Medical Research Council has recently warned in a new report that at least 5.7 million children in South Africa could lose one or both parents from HIV/AIDS by 2015 unless there are major interventions.
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5.2 NKOSI’S HAVEN TARGET MARKET The most typical profile of individuals interested in our services can be described as the following:
At least one parent or guardian infected with HIV/AIDS The mother who has a child that has contracted HIV/AIDS An orphan left behind from a mother or guardian that has died from HIV/AIDS A child that has no one suitable to take care of them due to HIV/AIDS infection, illicit activity, or low income Social Services or police referenced children and their mothers that are most receptive to receiving HIV/AIDS assistance through social service programs, or medical services offered. Nkosi’s Haven serves the Johannesburg, Gauteng area and has identified children and their mothers as its primary target for cliental. With effective intervention, the rehabilitation effects of HIV/AIDS can continue to decrease. As a result, mothers will become more self sufficient, providing
better care for their children in order to gain self-capacity. Many children suffer from neglect and psychological distress through anxiety, depression and anger, which tends to be more common amongst AIDS orphans in comparison to other orphans. Many AIDS orphans have confirmed to having suicidal thoughts – this is why children and their mothers are the focal point of Nkosi’s Haven.
Our primary target is a child from birth to 22 years of age, orphans and their mothers. This group has been identified as the fastest growing segment of the population that needs HIV/AIDS treatment and care as well as education capacity building services. Food assistance is critical for a child and mother’s life in order to support the ARV medication t hey receive. This is why a well-balanced and nutritious diet is essential. Nkosi’s Haven ensures that all of its residents receive the appropriate care, medication, and education services they need in order to becoming successful, functioning members of their community.
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5.3 NKOSI’S HAVEN RESIDENT DATA The following graph represents the residents at Nkosi’s Haven. The number of residents has varied between 130-150 over the financial year, with approximately 22 mothers and 100 children. Of those children, 62 are orphans, and 29 are HIV positive. About 13 of our residents are caregivers.
Resident Data at Nkosi's Haven
Mothers Children Caregivers
Detailed Resident Data for Nkosi's
Haven Children
Other Orphans HIV+
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5.4 PREDICTION OF FUTURE RESIDENTS Using the compound annual growth rate, below is a projected view of future residents at the Haven. The Haven has seen substantial growth since its beginnings, and had nearly reached full capacity back in 2011. Although we have downsized, there are still quite a number of residents who rely on the services provided by Nkosi’s Haven Village. Given the continuous influx and decrease in the amount of residents we receive on a regular basis, our resident numbers vary. For the year of 2014, we have housed approximately 30-40 caregivers, and 100-120 children, of which 60-80 orphans, and 30- 50 have been HIV+. Below is a comparison based on the currentnumbers at the end of the 2014-2015 fiscal year and a projected view of future residents if the Haven continues to move forward at the current compound annual growth rate (CAGR) on an annual basis.
Category Year 2011 Year 2014-2015 CAGR 2017-2018
Mothers and 60 35 -16.45% 20 Caregivers Children 133 100 -9.07% 75
Orphans 68 62 -3.03% 57
HIV+ Children 33 29 -4.22% 25
Total 294 226 -32.77% 177
The chart below is based on the average number of residents the Haven has housed and provided for over the entire fiscal year and the projected view of future residents if the Haven continues to move forward at the CAGR, annually. Social development supports reintegration into society and we are pleased to say that many of our residents have been successfully reintegrated into their communities and extended family during this time period.
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Category Year 2011 Year 2014-2015 CAGR 2017-2018
Mothers and 60 35 -16.45% 20 Caregivers Children 133 110 -6.1% 91 Orphans 68 70 0.97% 72 HIV+ Children 33 40 6.6% 48 Total 294 255 -14.98% 231
6.0 Income through Donors
Nkosi’s Haven receives multiple donations from the following donors, as well as gifts of kind. The following indicates the monetary donations throughout the financial year of 01.04.14-31.03.15.
Monetary Donations 01/04/14 – 31/03/15
Australia Fandino Maria One Horizon Quantus Cabin Crew Team Soweto Gospel Choir Australia Tour Canada Cedar Foundation
Germany AM Kirchenkreis Andreas Thiele Brot Und Schul Masifunde
Treuhandkonto Weissgerber. MS Helga Quick
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Netherlands KidsRights
South Africa A&E Furniture ABSA Barbas S. Bevys Holdings Bidvest Bladel. C Blue Pencil BP+B Bradfield Foundation Bundu Bashers Cherise Marais Cheryl Back Chetty Family Cobra Reeling DAC Systems Danlink Ingredients DDB De St Croix DJP Holdings Easygiving ENS Ethos Private Equity Fish – S&J Gallo Images Girafrica’s Group Five I-Com Services Industrial Analytica Investec J S Thomson Junkie Charity Shop Linda Nagel Foudnation Lisa Maria Matteucci, L&T Merle Nienaber
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MIA Mission Vision Tours MJS Mosaic SA Ms Pipelines Murray and Roberts MWLF My School N C Bryden N G Mondeor Naidoo, Tony National Lottery Pan African Assets Man. Pay Fast Rainbow FM Reto Emil Ende Savenye.J Sebenzana Consulting Sebenzana Engineering Sprott.Ruby Strategic Human Solution Sundries Supermac Agencies TMT Services Tollemache Family Unitrans Van Sti – MJM Virgin Active Wilson – Mark and Kim Wingz of Change Wits Health Consortium Woollam, Mike& Dave Robert Grace Soweto Gospel Choir Australia Tour Drixler Bern HVK Productions Leber Alois
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United Kingdom Russel Investment Robert Grace Trust
United States artsINSIDEOUT Back A Buddy Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids 4 Life Inc Paula Budschew The Elizabeth Taylor Foundation artsINSIDEOUT
Total amount received: R7,340,027.15
6.1 ALLOCATION OF MONETARY DONATIONS
Allocation: Amount Bakery R25,387.80 Building R71,009.00 Calvary R279.00 Church R150.00 Education R904,015.08 Farm R660,194.32 Infinite Family R47,100.00 Main Account R86,583.15 Petty Cash R8,456.00 Village R5,123,569.06 Vukani R341,133.74
Total R7,340,027.15
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Allocation of Monetary Donations
Main Account Farm Education Infinite Family Vukani Village Building Church Farm Improvement Petty Cash
6.2 PRODUCT DONATIONS
Nkosi’s Haven is fortunate enough to receive many product sponsorships as well These donations include gifts, excursions, Christmas items, parties, and clothes. The following indicates the some of the various product donations received during the year.
Company Product Donation
A & E Furniture (PTY) LTD Office Furniture B.u.S Kiosk Assisting in the completion of the pre-school Bidvest Bakery Solutions Monthly donations for sugar and premix Bidvest Bakery Solutions (PTY) LTD Groceries Bidvest Chairman’s Fund Trust Sponsorship of Security System Bliss Chemical Monthly donation for cleaning supplies BT Communications Telkom lines for Infinite Family computer/lab project
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BT Communications Services S.A (PTY)Telephone line for Infinite Family LTD Bidvest Foundation Running Costs Bundu Bashers Travel 47 Meals (lunch on 20th of April) Carina Grobbelaar Christmas Lunch for Pensioners (Transport) Cedar Consulting 2000 pounds Cheil South Africa (PTY) LTD Samsung microwave Samsung Fridge/Freezer double door Samsung Computer Samsung 42” TV Jungle Gym Choice Food Distributors Chicken for Christmas Lunch Darling Films (PTY) LTD Clothing DeARX service (PTY) LTD Input and contributions on 18th July Mandela Day Ditulo Office (PTY) LTD 2 x Couches 13 x Chairs DMEM Christmas party gifts for 65 children DMS Plumbing Replaced complete toilet kit Effectiveness Company 20 x Black School Bags Effectiveness Company Product donations, repairs at the facility, painting materials Ellies (PTY) LTD Blankets (170) from Power FM Initiative Empowerdex Enterprise Development Report Empowerdex Trust Analysis Report Eriger 25 Bales Blakents for Outreach and 25 tonnes of Millie Meal Helga Quick Children’s needs Helga Quick Christmas Hey Darling Films Clothing Hey Darling Films Clothing for the Vodacom Project Hey Darling Films Plascon Hey Darling TV Groceries Hey Darling TV Clothing: Project Purple 1&2 Hey Darling TV Assorted Goodies Hey Darling TV Clothing Incolabs PTY LTD Milton Combi Sterilizer x 6 Iveco Iveco Bus Maforite Tech Solutions Books and other goods
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Makro Crown Mines Vouchers MAQ Washing powder and dishwashing liquid donated monthly Mark Scott Special Needs Trust Christmas Lunch for Pensioners Meadow Feeds Chicken for pensioners Megaview Displays (a division of Variety of sports equipment for children Megapro Holdings Pty LTD) Megaview Displays (a division of Repair of the condensed sports field Megapro Holdings Pty LTD) Motor Industry Bargaining Council DRCFood Pixel Effects Retouch All & Supply Final Artwork for Advert Premier Verification (PTY) LTD Beneficiary Verification Certificate Primedia Place Primedia CSI Reporting – JHB Stations Rainbow FM Christmas Party – Village 6 and Christmas Lunch for the Pensioners Rietspruit Abattoir Lamb for Christmas Lunch Robyn Meltz Snack basket, Easter hamper, bathrobe and pamper pack Roodt Meat Supply Sofia Town Beef for Christmas lunch for pensioners Sebenzana Consulting (PTY) LTD Soccer Kits for Boys Shield Buying & Distributing PTY LTD Goods Soweto Gospel Choir Pensioners Christmas Party – groceries The House of Zinplex 18 boxes of multi vitamin syrup and baby bum cream Unitrans Christmas Lunch for Pensioners Uwin Iwin Christmas Party and Presents for 65 Children Woolworths (Parkwood and Alberton) Various donations New/used clothing and food is being donated by communities. Village gets Easter eggs donated by individuals, families and some companies every easter holidays.
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7.0 Special Events and Visitors
20TH April - Scots College (Australia) Rugby Team, who were competing in the annual St John’s College rugby tournament, spent Easter Sunday at Nkosi’s Haven, hiding Easter Eggs for the children, had lunch followed by an exchange of songs and traditional dances. The children really appreciated the visit.
2nd May - the Radisson’s Park Inn team arrived with a supply of baby clothes that they had collected and /or purchased.
27th May – saw the annual visit of a group of honour’s students from Westchester University under the guidance of Prof Kevin Dean, visit the Village, have lunch and interact with the children. It is exceptionally good for the children to meet the honour students who are a highly motivated group of young people with the intercultural exchange proving to be very interesting.
1st June - Anniversary of Nkosi’s death
27th June - the Arrival of the artsINSIDEOUT team for their annual workshops with the children and mothers, culminating in a concert at the Village.
8th July - a surprise 60th birthday party was held for the operations manager with a performance put on by the artsINSIDEOUT team, which was hysterical and great fun.
20th July - 87 guests from the Amor Ministries (USA)visit the Village, have lunch and interact with the children, mothers and caregivers. The director does a presentation on Nkosi’s Haven and its projects.
18nd August - Inga and Marc Dullaert (founding director of KidsRights the organisation that initiated and runs the highly successful International Children’s Peace Prize) interviewed the director on Nkosi (who won the first ever International Children’s Peace Prize posthumously) for the book that Marc was publishing for the 10th Anniversary of the Prize calledon all the 10 award winners
13th August - Matt and Colin of One Horizon in Australia, which organizes
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volunteerism tours very successfully into Kenya, are starting to motivate volunteering tours into S.A. – Nkosi’s Haven will be one of the beneficiaries, brought a mother and daughter team to visit the Farm.
25TH August – a delegation from the Riverside Church NY visited the Village. One member of the delegation is also a Cyber Mentor (Infinite Family Project) of one of our girls so they were both delighted to meet each other in person after a couple of years communicating by email and webcam.
24th September - a board member’s grandson held his 6th birthday party at the Village and all Village 5 – 9 year olds were his ‘guests’ - the children were unbelievably spoilt with a never ending stream of food, sweets and icecream - they loved it.
9th October - the “Plantathon” and braai of the Qantas Cabin Crew Team held at the Nkosi’s Haven 4Life Farm - a perfectly stunning day.
16th October - a visit from the Dutch Embassy wanting to establish what Nkosi’s Haven is all about.
17th November – the director departed for Holland for the 10th Anniversary of the International Children’s Peace Prize held in Den Hagen on the afternoon of 18th November with the King Of Holland as the Guest of Honor and Desmond Tutu their Patron.
20th November - the director flew to Australia per invitation of the Qantas Cabin Crew Team who held a fundraiser on Saturday 22nd on Goat Island in Darling Harbor Sydney. Gail Johnson was the guest of honor and asked to give a talk of Nkosi’s Haven - superb function and dinner. Departed Australia on 24th.
29th November - Nkosi’s Haven celebrated World AIDS Day by holding a short memorial service followed by performances put on by the children and choir.
25th December- in conjunction with Dudu Manyane (who holds an annual Christmas Lunch for pensioners), Nkosi’s Haven decided to join
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forces and held the Christmas Lunch for 150 pensioners from 7 different old age homes at the Village. Our teenagers (who have nowhere to go for Christmas) were the waiters, and the director and team prepared the lunch in the kitchen. Each pensioner received a toiletry bag and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Some even got up to dance to the music laid on by Vuyo. The teens did a brilliant job, showing a tremendous amount of care and patience with the elderly.
31st December – the residents who remain at the Nkosi’s Haven over the Christmas holidays are allowed to throw a bit of a bash.
28th January 2015 - Rev Linda Tarry- Chard and the director had a lunch meeting. Rev Tarry-Chard’s organisation, Project People Foundation, and Nkosi’s Haven have had an association for a good 15 years.
11th February - Nkosi’s Haven was introduced to Sebenzana through Ace, the boys’ soccer coach, who have sponsored the boys’ and girls’ soccer kits, plus assisted with repairs at the Village.
21 February - saw the graduation of our two girls who studies H/R and tourism respectively. Our H/R girl has since secured employment. The young tourism girl is , still looking.
1st March – the director flew to Cape Town for a Worlds Children’s Prize event with the announcement of a South African sponsor for the organisation, plus performances put on by past winners and groups who have performed in Sweden during the World Children’s Prize and Global Vote held every year in Sweden.
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8.0 Call to action: How can you help?
The financial year of 2014-2015 has been another success for Nkosi’s Haven. We are fortunate to receive donations of all kinds, but your support and help is always needed. Donations such as food, clothing, toys, blankets and shoes are needed and more than welcomed. If you would like to make any product donations, please visit Nkosi’s Haven or contact our resident manager at [email protected]. When the opportunity arises, Nkosi’s Haven makes it a point to distribute donations to other organizations that are also in need.
If you are interested in supporting Nkosi’s Haven in providing holistic care for a growing number of destitute HIV positive women, their children, and our orphans, please consider making a donation. Residents of South Africa may receive a section 18A tax certificate upon request. For information on how to donate, please visit nkosishaven.org. Detailed information can be found under the “Donation” tab.
Our expansion would not be possible without the help of our generous volunteers, both local and international, who work to ensure that Nkosi’s Haven continues to be positive and energetic for our mothers and children. We are always looking for new volunteers to bring their skills and passion to the Haven. If you are interested in helping us care and empower a growing number of women and children, please consider coming on board as a volunteer. Information can be found on our website, under the “Donation” tab, under “Volunteer.”
We thank all of our donors, sponsors, and volunteers for the commendable and exception work they have provided over the years. Nkosi’s Haven could not have done it without you!
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“Do all you can with what you have, in the time you have, in the place you are.” -Nkosi Johnson
Nkosi Johnson February 4, 1989 - June 1, 2001 We Always Remember
External data collected from the following websites: http://www.avert.org/children-orphaned-hiv-and-aids.htm
http://www.hst.org.za/news/south-africa-number-children-orphaned-aids- increase
http://www.statssa.gov.za/publications/P0302/P03022014.pdf
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