The period from 12 to 26 June 2026 covered the Volmoed Youth Leadership Training Programme’s 10th‑anniversary gathering in Hermanus, followed by a short mid‑year break and a reflection on national issues. The following is a summary of the main events and developments.
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The VYLTP congregational/parish pledge
As we mark the 10th anniversary of the Volmoed Youth Leadership Training Programme, we invite congregations and parishes to join us in a renewed commitment to the young adults entrusted to our care. Across our communities, young people continue to carry deep burdens – of trauma, misunderstanding, and marginalisation – and the Church is called to respond with courage, compassion, and accountability. This pledge form is an opportunity for faith communities to stand publicly with their young people, to acknowledge past shortcomings, and to commit themselves to creating safe, brave, and life‑giving spaces where healing, leadership, and hope can flourish.
Please download the pledge form here. Your completed form can be sent to edwin@volmoedyouth.org.za.
The VYLTP 10‑Year Report by Edwin Arrison
This report is dedicated to the memory of Archbishop-emeritus Desmond Mpilo Tutu
Read the full report in PDF.
Infographic: Celebrating 10 years of unity, healing and youth leadership

On the eve of 10 years (#VYLTP10): Hope, hard work and a nation watching
WhatsApp weekly update 1–6 June 2026
Hi everyone
In a week’s time, we will have started our 10th anniversary conference (so please don’t expect a weekly update next Saturday). Hopefully – and this is hope against hope – Bafana Bafana will not have embarrassed us too much at their opening game on Thursday against Mexico! At least 1 billion people across the globe will be watching this match. If they simply draw this match, some of us will be very happy!
Continue readingA glocal week: Local news, global friends, and 10th anniversary prep
WhatsApp weekly update 24–30 May 2026
Hi everyone
Firstly: welcome to all who are receiving this weekly update for the first time. Thank you for registering to attend the 10th anniversary of Volmoed Youth.
Preparing for our 10th Anniversary
Our young people are excited and are busy preparing to host all those of you who are coming from afar. They are the first VYLTP cohort to have made 100 drums, so get ready to drum with us:
- drum for peace,
- drum for justice,
- drum for healing and reconciliation.
Register online for our 10th anniversary celebrations!
WhatsApp weekly update: 17–23 May 2026
Dear friends
Today I start this weekly update with a special appeal (with tears in my navy-blue eyes!) to those who have indicated that they wish to attend VYLTP’s 10th anniversary celebrations from 12 to 16 June: please make sure that you REGISTER online at https://forms.gle/b4PhM6yAqLtrNM8V6 by May 29 for the latest, but please do not wait until then.
Continue readingCounting down to 10 Years: A week of milestones and momentum
Volmoed Youth weekly update: 27 April–2 May 2026
In six weeks’ time, when VYLTP starts our 10th anniversary celebrations under the theme “I call you friends” (John 15), I will have written this weekly update for a full year. It has become a wonderful discipline.
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