It is an unfortunate reality that many youth of this generation grow up in families that are unstable or broken. YMS sees young people hurt from abuse, neglect or need on a regular basis. It is a value of YMS to see these young people rise above their situations and backgrounds. One of the ways YMS has been able to do this is through the YMS youth house.
The youth house, which is within the Refilwe premises, is home to YMS youth leaders and students (all male). This house serves as a safe place to stay for those who have fallen subject to an inhibited upbringing. We have seen the potential in these vulnerable students from the community and would like to not only give them a place to stay, but train them as YMS leaders to serve their community. It is important that all the students that stay in the house excel in all areas including school work because they are setting an example for those with whom they will be working.
The criteria for staying in the youth house:
• School attendance and/or
• Part of small enterprise development/skills development within Refilwe
• 18 years or older
• 12 young people, initially men
• Upkeep of the house
• Maintain a working food garden
YMS is very excited to announce that a company by the name of Satreno has offered their time and resources to completely renovate the youth house. The house was given to YMS in desperate need of repair, so we are truly blessed by this opportunity. The renovations range from a vegetable garden extension, new beds and bedding, a brand new kitchen, and more! Satreno, a business consulting company based in Pretoria, is bringing 30 staff from their office to assist in the all day renovation. The Satreno staff will be at Refilwe on 9 October to execute the project alongside YMS and the Refilwe children, as this will be a good opportunity for them to learn how to serve their community.
Satreno has made several visits to Refilwe to get the process started. They have already brought basins, poly filler, and other supplies for us to do all the prep work for the house before the big day.
At the moment, there are only three guys staying in the youth house, but after the renovation, we will be accepting applications for up to 12 young men!
YMS and the future students of the youth house are eternally grateful to Satreno for this incredible blessing.
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