Taizé Pilgrimage of Trust, Saturday 22 November 2025 at Volmoed

The Volmoed Youth Leadership Training Programme (VYLTP) invites you to participate in the ‘Pilgrimage of Trust Gathering in South Africa’ in the style of Taizé. The gathering is for young people between the ages of 18 to 35 years (other older age groups are most welcomed) from different denominations, to gather, on Saturday, 22 November 2025. Just complete the form: https://forms.gle/sGoyj7XzfAjbNqQw6

Let us gather to be in solidarity, which is an effort to bring the body of Christ together, uniting us through song, praise, silence, workshop/s and listening to the Word and each other, as we strive to rekindle the ecumenical spirit in with our beloved South Africa and beyond. We would love to make this an inclusive and intergenerational event. The gathering will take place at Volmoed Retreat Centre in Hemel-en-Aarde.  

#TaizeSA2025 #Hope #VYLTP

VYLTP celebrates Mandela Day on July 18, 2025

Browse our photos capturing 67 minutes of non-stop drumming — a heartfelt celebration of unity and spirit. Families joined in, with mothers and children drumming side by side, making it a day truly worthy of Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

Many thanks to Cathy Bruce-Wright for the beautiful photos.
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South Africa’s Volmoed Youth Drummers for Unity and Healing visit the States

The Volmoed Youth Drummers visited the United States from 8 to 25 November 2024 to promote unity and healing. During their trip through the USA Midwest, they participated in various events, including school programmes and church services, sharing their message of togetherness and understanding within communities. Their presence aimed to inspire hope and connection among the audiences they engaged with.

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Little by Little small donations campaign for VYLTP

WIlma Jacobsen

Warm greetings! Hope you are well. I’m writing to tell you about a small donations campaign that Volmoed Youth Leadership Program is running this week, until Friday October18, at midnight.  It is called Little by Little, and all donations between $10– $50, or 8–40 GB pounds, will be matched at 50% by the Global Giving foundation we partner with. So, $10 will become $15 or 8 GB pounds will become 12 GB pounds!
Many small donations will add up!

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Application form for the VYLTP Thursday Programmes

This form is to be filled in by each person who applies to be part of the VYLTP Thursday Programmes.

Transport to and from Volmoed will be arranged (if you are not able to arrange it). Lunch will be provided.

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