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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The young people made us and themselves proud on Thursday when they presented about their Grahamstown/Makhanda trip in the chapel at Volmoed. This was also a way to build their confidence to do public presentations. For people whose first language is not English, they did very well!
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What a week! Key highlights include collaboration discussions with the Methodist church, and VYLTP alumni becoming ambassadors. Upcoming events include Mandela Day celebrations and a special 100% donation matching opportunity.
Continue readingOn 16 June 2026, the Volmoed Youth Leadership Training Programme (VYLTP) celebrates 10 years of transforming lives. For a decade, we’ve empowered young, unemployed South Africans with hope, confidence, leadership skills, and a renewed sense of purpose. VYLTP has become a beacon of hope for youth seeking employment and dignity — and now we invite you to be part of shaping the next 10 years.
Continue readingAs May is Africa month, VYLTP is focusing on Africa during its Thursday programme.
Here are ten steps towards a new Africa, inspired by what I believe. It is in no particular order, and your comments on this and your own suggestions and reflections will be appreciated.
Continue readingEach one of you has a story. All of your stories are of infinite worth: worthy to be listened to, and worthy of being redeemed. Why? Because each one of you has been created in the image of God, each one of you has God’s breath within you, God loves each one of you.
Continue readingPhoto credits: David Wilson Photography
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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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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