Research has shown that children who feel that they matter, become more resilient. The kids we work with in Sweetwaters face more than a fair share of challenges, so it's essential that they be able to "bounce back" and overcome setbacks. Life groups add colour, fun and friends to their lives, and is a safe place where all the kids feel welcome and loved. Their mentor is there, fully focused and present - commenting on this one's lego creation, that one's good catch, the little boy's scraped knee. They know they matter. That's why they keep coming back.
03 Jun2024
At iThemba Projects children know they matter
Research has shown that children who feel that they matter, become more resilient. The kids we work with in Sweetwaters face more than a fair share of challenges, so it's essential that they be able to "bounce back" and overcome setbacks. Life groups add colour, fun and friends to their lives, and is a safe place where all the kids feel welcome and loved. Their mentor is there, fully focused and present - commenting on this one's lego creation, that one's good catch, the little boy's scraped knee. They know they matter. That's why they keep coming back.