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Christmas 2010

Project manager: Linda Kaffer
Contact number: (021) 975 6822
E-mail address: goods@durbanvillekinderhuis.org.za Christmas is a time for sharing and giving. Please reach out and make a difference in the life of one of the children at Durbanville Children’s Home. Whether you decide to sponsor a small amount of R50 per month, drop off a few nice treats, or donate non-perishable food, your contribution is extremely valuable! Thank you so much for allowing the home to trust you with the future of its children.

Please click on any of the links below to learn more about exactly how you can get involved with our Christmas 2010 project:

•  How can I get involved?
•  Children’s newsletter
•  Help make Christmas dreams come true
•  Girls’ wish list
•  Boys’ wish list

School leavers

Project manager: Lita Franken
Contact number: 021 975 6822
E-mail address: litafranken@durbanvillekinderhuis.org.za 
Approximately ten children finish school each year and the home assists them with compiling their CVs, finding a job and studying further, all while starting a new life and setting up home. You can help them by assisting with accommodation, donating money or resources, assisting with job placements, or providing skills training.

Matric farewell

Project manager: Lita Franken
Contact number: 021 975 6822
E-mail address: litafranken@durbanvillekinderhuis.org.za 
Every child dreams of their Matric farewell. You can help them by donating money or goods to make them feel special.

Skills development

Project Manager: John Kampies
Contact number: 021 975 6822
E-mail address: bestuur@durbanvillekinderhuis.org.za 
Participation in sport and cultural activities is strongly encouraged to promote the development of personal mastery and balance.
 
Soccer
•  Season appearances: 70km x 2 p/w x 19 weeks x R3.50 = R9 310
•  Extra games and meetings: 14 x 70km x R3.50 = R3 430
•  Lunch Packs: 15 x R5 x 52 = R3 900
•  Soccer equipment: R3 000
•  Soccer camp: R4 000
Total: R 24 000
 
Cycling
•  Jerseys: R1 500
Total: R1 500
 
Netball
•  Twice a week, 70 km/week for 19 weeks: R4 655
•  Petrol, jerseys, balls, equipment: R3 000
      Total: R7 655
 
Future Champions Sports Day
•  Petrol: R2 000
•  Food: R2 280
•  Medical: R300
•  Tent: R8 000
Total: R12 580
 
Cultural Activities 
•  Drumming: 20 x R 500 = R 10 000
•  Recorder: 30 x R10 = R300
•  Ballet: R1 500
•  Drama: R700
•  Guitar: R500
•  Hip Hop Dancing; R 1 500
Total: R 14 500
 
Weekend programmes
•  R100/week x 36 weeks
Total: R3 600
 
Holiday programme
•  R500/week x 16 weeks = R8 000
•  Snacks R225/week x 16 weeks = R3 600
•  Petrol: 1000km x R3.50 = R3 500
      Total: R15 100