About The Foundation
Our Organization
The #DYDI Foundation is a non-profit organisation formed in 2017 with the sole intention to build and uplift the living standard of underprivileged people (including women and youth) in the Free State and Northern Cape regions of South Africa.
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Our focus is mainly on 3 pillars:
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Grief and bereavement programme
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Educational youth development & empowerment
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Skills development
Grief and Bereavement Programme
Provide a platform for the bereaved who lost their loved ones to form a support group. Bring together health and social care practitioners, academics, church leaders, volunteers and service providers to network and exchange learning experiences in death-related programmes. Conduct self-work workshops to improve awareness of the grief felt by the bereaved and to promote the cycle of change to help reduce the enormous challenge of premature death.
Educational Youth Development & Empowerment Programme
Promote educational youth development and empowerment programmes in poverty-stricken communities. This capacity building programme is targeting secondary school students ranging from grade nine to twelve to prepare and empower them to grow holistically.
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The programme is divided into six main components namely:
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Personal qualities and self-management
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Communication skills and teamwork
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Science communication
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Academic identity
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Public speaking and presentation skills
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Career guidance
Skills Development Programme
Computer programme
Aimed at youth who cannot afford tertiary education, this educational programme is provided into different components:
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Basic to advance Microsoft Office, Ms Word, PowerPoint, Ms Excel, Ms Access, Outlook
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Entrepreneurship skills
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Customer Care
Young ladies and gentlemen hygiene and health care programme
This is an initiative directly targeting young girls and boys in rural and deprived communities at the beginning of puberty through adult hood. This complete mentorship programme will educate and empower them leaving them confident and self-worthy.
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For girls: leaflet on the cycle of menstruation and taking care of their body, menstrual cup for a better period experience, HIV/Aids programme, hygiene pack (deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.).
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For boys: safe use of condoms, HIV programme, taking care of their body hygiene pack (deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc)