Keep The Dream196
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KEEP THE DREAM 196 Our new VISION: "Our vision is to create a South Africa where children, women and families have access to the resources and support they need to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances." KEEP THE DREAM 196 our new MISSION: Our mission is to empower children, women and families by providing life skills training and self-employment opportunities that alleviate poverty and promote self-sufficiency. We aim to advance families as a whole, with particular focus on children and women, by providing resources and support that enable them to achieve their full potential. We will achieve our mission by: Promoting Asset Based Community Development within a Rights Based Framework Providing life skills training and employment opportunities that are …
The program began unofficially in 2003 after a focus group of 180 home-based care volunteers raised concerns about orphaned and vulnerable children. Louise Batty and Elizabeth Mabuza developed the initial program with 13 girls. They expanded it by training volunteers …
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- Established in 2003, it predates 94% of the youth development charities in South Africa GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 34 is below most of the 18,115 youth development charities in South Africa GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore South Africa data
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Frequently asked questions about Keep The Dream196
Keep The Dream196 is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its registration number is PBO 930026798. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
KEEP THE DREAM 196 Our new VISION: "Our vision is to create a South Africa where children, women and families have access to the resources and support they need to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances." KEEP THE DREAM 196 our new MISSION: Our mission is to empower children, women and families by providing life skills training and self-employment opportunities that alleviate poverty and promote self-sufficiency. We aim to advance families as a whole, with particular focus on children and women, by providing resources and support that enable them to achieve their full potential. We will achieve our mission by: Promoting Asset Based Community Development within a Rights Based... Keep The Dream196 is classified as a youth development organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2003.
Keep The Dream196's official registration number is PBO 930026798, as recorded in the national registry of South Africa.
Keep The Dream196 is located in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
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Quick facts about Keep The Dream196
- What is Keep The Dream196?
- Keep The Dream196 is a youth development nonprofit organization based in Tzaneen, South Africa. KEEP THE DREAM 196 Our new VISION: "Our vision is to create a South Africa where children, women and families have access to the resources and support they need to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances." KEEP THE DREAM 196 our new MISSION: Our mission is to empower children, women and families by providing life skills training and self-employment opportunities that alleviate poverty and promote self-sufficiency. We aim to advance families as a whole, with particular focus on children and women, by providing resources and support that enable them to achieve their full potential. We will achieve our mission by: Promoting Asset Based Community Development within a Rights Based Framework Providing life skills training and employment opportunities that are tailored to the needs of children, women and families. Advocating for policies and programs that support the well-being of families and communities Collaborating with community partners to create a network of spiritual, psychological, mental and emotional support that empowers individuals and families. Engaging and supporting families through education, mentorship and other resources that promote self-sufficiency Our goal is to create a world where children, women and families have the resources and support they need to thrive, and where poverty is no longer a barrier to success.
- When was Keep The Dream196 founded?
- Keep The Dream196 was founded in 2003.
- Where is Keep The Dream196 located?
- Headquartered in Tzaneen, Limpopo, South Africa.
- Is Keep The Dream196 trustworthy?
- Keep The Dream196 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Keep The Dream196's registration number?
- Registration: PBO 930026798 (South Africa).
- What is Keep The Dream196's website?
- http://www.keepthedream196.com
- Are donations to Keep The Dream196 tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.