WhatsApp weekly update 15–19 September 2025

Dear friends

September and October are normally two difficult months in terms of cashflow. Thank you to those who have come forward to ease this burden, especially the Groote Kerk who ordered 20 of our drums. Please continue to support us either through Global Giving or through the 10/10/10 campaign. Easy, secure payment is also possible via PayPal.

Thank you again for your supporting the Volmoed Youth Drumming project!

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WhatsApp weekly update 8–12 September 2025

Thanks to everyone who supports this important work! 62% young unemployed people in South Africa represents 2.1 million young adults. It is important to move beyond the statistics to the names and faces, stories, hopes and dreams of these young adults … and do something about it. South Africa cannot move forward with such a high youth unemployment rate. “Nature abhors a vacuum” and we should not be surprised at high crime levels or substance abuse or depression if we do not tackle this crisis head-on.

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WhatsApp weekly update 25–29 August 2025

Friends: The 62% youth unemployment rate in South Africa is the greatest challenge we face as a country. VYLTP tries to tackle this challenge head-on and we are learning many lessons which we hope can be replicated nationally. Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement. Here and the highlights and spotlights for the week:

We paid small honorariums to the young people (all of whom are unemployed) this week, and this is only possible with your support.

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VYLTP 10/10/10 campaign

R10 /$10 /10 /£10 for 10 months for 10 years of hope

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On 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.

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