SafePlace · 1. The SafePlace Concept 2. History & Vision of the Genesis Trust 3. The Partners &...
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SafePlace A project of Genesis
T H E N O RW EG IA N S E TT LE R S C H U R C H C O MMU N I T Y O U T R EA C H P R O G R A MME
Trust Number : IT1550/02 PBO Number : 930000242 NPO Number: 115 -706
28th of October 2019 Dear Sir or Madam The Genesis Trust is an outreach ministry of the Norwegian Settlers Church located in Port Shepstone in KwaZulu-Natal in the Republic of South Africa. Our vision is to take the church outside its walls by serving our communities holistically, meeting physical, social, and spiritual needs associated with HIV/AIDS, poverty and other social issues. Bringing meaningful change to the spiritual, social and economic climate in our communities. The Genesis Trust is comprised of local business men and women committed to the sustainability and accountability of all Genesis projects. Several diverse projects fall under the umbrella of The Genesis Trust. While vastly different in their approaches, each individual project has the common goal of empowering local members of our community, so that they can in turn, positively impact their homes, community and nation. Although Genesis is a registered trust with its own books, it falls under the covering of the Norwegian Settlers Church (NSC). The bulk of the donors, specifically international churches, have come on board through a relationship with NSC. NSC does not derive any financial benefit from this relationship, as 100% of the monies donated are utilised to fulfill the mission of the Genesis Trust. Many of these partnerships go beyond financial assistance and extend to regular visits from volunteer teams and individuals. These partnerships support the work done by NSC, the Genesis Trust and the surrounding community. At present there are 15 ministries and projects that fall under the financial governance of the trustees of the Genesis Trust. Of these the Genesis Care Centre is the largest. Operational managers exercise oversight and control of the ministries and projects and report to the trustees on a monthly basis. There are 133 employees of whom 117 are permanent staff members. Sixteen relief workers are employed to attenuate the pressure that comes with staff members being ill or on leave. The salary bill for July 2019 is over R700 000. A number of overseas volunteers serve from time to time without remuneration at several of the ministries. The latest ministry that has been developed by the Trust is the Safe House Project. The Genesis Trust have established three of a planned six secure places to which a vulnerable child or woman flees in order to be safe from an immediate domestic violent or sexual threat. To this end converted container units have been installed at each identified site which serves as a ‘Safe Place’. A tall pole with a flashing light erected at these sites alert people of the existence and locality of a Safe Place. These Safe Place units are so located at crime hot spots that no child or woman is further than a kilometre away from one. Such places are equipped with security monitoring and camera surveillance 24 hours a day. Once the woman or child in need of protection has been secured in the Safe Place, the South African Police Service is alerted whereafter the protected person is conveyed to the police station, hospital or alternative accommodation.
Postal & Street Address:
P O Box 1099
Port Shepstone 4240
KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Lot 17, Izotsha Road, Marburg, Port Shepstone
KwaZulu Natal
Telephone Number: +27(0)396854951
Fax No: +27(0)396854104
www.genesishope.co.za
Where deemed necessary, the Department of Social Services is alerted for intervention by the social worker on duty at the Safe Place. Wolf Security provides a security guard response team, who have been specially trained to deal with such situations.
The Safe Places have developed and extended into Safe Play havens where unattended children from the surrounding area can gather under supervision of volunteer workers who assist them with homework and protect them from the negative influences that obtain in the streets.
One of the biggest and most inspiring results of the SafePlay is the “Genesis Wave of Hope”. An absolutely inspiring and mentor, Mr. Philani Sikobi, an orphan himself, works alongside SafePlace in the SafePlay and afterschool program. His incredible manner with these vulnerable children is awe-inspiring. Mr. Sikobi, a qualified lifeguard and surf instructor, has been coaching surfing for over 10 years now and was selected four times as a coach for the Southern KZN Team and in 2012, for the South African Development Team. In 2011, five of his surfers qualified for the S-KZN Team and travelled to Port Elizabeth for the SA Grom Games and continues with this each and every year. From starting off with 30 little kids desperately wanting to escape their daily horrors at home and experience what joy surfing can bring them, it has now grown to over 60 kids and there is a long waiting list. What with having no transport to the beaches, these kids and Mr. Sikobi walk between 20-24km every weekend without a fail to surf, wind or rain or shine and waering nothing other than the few rags they possess and not to mention a towel or warm clothing in winter! Mr. Sikobi wants to change lives through the gift of surfing – not to make world-champion surfers, but world-changing young men!
Having regard to the above, the Trust’s biggest impact over the past three years has been to serve the poor and vulnerable in the greater Port Shepstone area and to do so through all the ministries. Our organization enjoys the trust and confidence of the surrounding communities and has become synonymous with a helping hand and with care. We expect to touch more lives in our communities and to promote more meaningful relationships with neglected communities in the years to come. Communities who believe that others care about them are generally less inclined to riot and wreak havoc over issues with the Municipalities. We hope to, through our Safe Place and Safe Play ministries, give greater protection to young children and women in our communities.
We keep statistics and reports on all matters dealt with and on a monthly basis evaluate results. Our workers follow
up on basis and monitor progress. We are in constant touch with the SA Police Service and government departments
and receive feedback on what is being achieved.
It is appreciated and understood that any potential benefactor or sponsor would want to, before committing him or
herself to a donation of any kind to a public benefit organization, be assured that the donation would be responsibly
dealt with by the recipient in the sense that it would reach the intended beneficiaries and ultimately be fully
accounted for. This is something that the Genesis Trust prides itself on. Every cent of a donation is accounted for by
us by means of a modern and reliable accounting system operated by persons whose integrity is beyond doubt. The
accounts are audited by a prominent firm of auditors every year. Our books are open to donors’ scrutiny at any time!
I thank you in advance for taking the time to review and consider our polite request.
Yours faithfully
Mrs Joléne Bester- Vujević GENESIS CENTRE Sustainability Projects Coordinator (+27) 63 7617630 [email protected]
Contents
1. The SafePlace Concept
2. History & Vision of the Genesis Trust
3. The Partners & Stakeholders
4. SafePlace Project Operational team
5. Research & Statistics
6. What is a SafePlace facility
7. Phase 1
8. Current phases: Phases 2 & 3 (SafePlay)
9. SafePlay – Wave of Hope (Genesis Surf Academy)
10. Financials
11. Operational Costs
12. Project Usage Rate
13. Banking details
14. Additional Fund-Raising Activities
15. Supporting documents
The SafePlace Concept
SafePlace, a project under the Genesis Trust, has been established to address the plight of injustice, particularly
relating to “at-risk” women and children, in the neighbouring communities. The area of focus is in the Lower South
Coast, particularly in the inland communities in the Port Shepstone region.
SafePlace is a ‘run-to’ facility located in close proximity to the community, aimed at facilitating a place of refuge that
people who under threat of, or have been subject to an act of violence, can secure transitional safety.
Port Shepstone is located on the lower south coast area of the KwaZulu Natal
province. The district it falls under is the UGU district and directly under the
Ray Nkonyeni Municipality. The area was known to be one the highest HIV
and Aids infected and affected regions in South Africa. Back in 2004, the
Genesis Trust was formed to facilitate change in some of the many
diverse challenges the surrounding communities faced.
There are very limited statistics available on violent crimes against
women and children in South Africa and the internet is littered with
claims on various classifications of violence, many which cannot be
substantiated. South Africa is notorious for its high level of rape, but the
true scale to which the problem extends is unknown. SAPS statistics only
reflect reported proven incidents of rape.
An Institute for Security Studies report states “policing is only part of the
solution. Most violence takes place between people who know each other or live
in the same communities, and there is little the police can do about this until the crime has already been
committed.”
Given the sometimes-limited resources the police have available to them, many incidents of violent crime go
unreported and unattended. In instances, families will seek to resolve violent crime within the community between
themselves, seeking financial compensation from the perpetrator rather than legal justice and physical and
emotional support for the victim. In such instances, the trauma suffered by the victim goes unattended.
Although largely seen as the responsibility of the police, acts of violence need involvement from members of
communities as the scale of the problem isn’t isolated to police reported incidents. ‘It is important to understand
that violence – whether it’s murder, rape or assault – is not something that the police can prevent or reduce on their
own,’ – Gareth Newham, head of Governance, Crime and Justice Division at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).
SafePlace recognizes the need to start doing things differently in order to facilitate addressing the injustice issues to
at risk women, youth and children in particular. It aims to compliment the legal and conciliatory process by providing
a mechanism for at-risk community members to escape threatening situations.
SafePlace
Our women and future generation need to be protected and kept safe from imminent or future harm, resulting from
alcohol, drugs, and gang related incidents.
The objective of the SafePlace run-to facilities is to be in close proximity to communities (within 1 kilometer) to
facilitate victims having a place to escape to and expeditiously uplifted to the appropriate location where their needs
will be attended to.
Genesis is working in conjunction with the local police and social services to provide this much needed service in our
neighbouring communities.
The SafePlace facility successfully implemented outside Hlanganani School in Bhoboyi.
The SafePlace facility successfully implemented outside Merlewood Secondary School in Mkholombe.
History and Vision of the Genesis Trust
Legal entity The Genesis Trust / No 1550/02
Trading name SafePlace
NPO Number 115-706NPO (PBO No. 9300002422)
Physical address Lot 17 Izotsha Rd, Marburg, Port Shepstone, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa
Postal address PO Box 1099, Port Shepstone, 4240
Auditors Buhr, Parry Inc
Financial year end 28 February
Vat registration 4870248566
The Genesis Trust is a non-profit, Public Benefit Organization whose mission is to holistically serve the people of the
UGU district area by meeting physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs associated with HIV/AIDS, poverty
and other social issues.
The Genesis Trust has a long established relationship with the local communities of Port Shepstone and have served
in this community out of need to address relevant issues:
52% of the people living in the communities we serve are unemployed or living without a steady income.
Low levels of education, and high health risks. (HIV/AIDS rate of 40% HIV/AIDS infection high levels of TB)
44% of the population is under the age of 20. The large concentration of youth putting pressure on health
and education resources and there are few organized recreational activities.
High levels of crime and substance abuse among young people.
Through operational excellence the Genesis Trust has built up extensive experience and trust in the community
involvement and developed many value-add programs. This holistic approach to providing solutions to some of the
community’s diverse challenges has proven to be beneficial to both the community and individuals within it.
The Board of Trustees has diverse membership and the trustees are elected both on their intellectual capacity and
their heart for the community. Leaders manage each of the programs with a passion for serving the communities
within the scope of activities they offer.
There are also many individuals that volunteer their services including, doctors, attorneys, occupational therapists,
physiotherapists, agricultural consultants, businessmen and many other professionals who work with Genesis to
meet the increasing needs in the surrounding communities and beyond.
The Genesis Trustees focus on creating value through unique and superior program modeling that is then supported
by operational excellence to ensure that not only is the anticipated future value met, but also built-to-last
sustainable objectives are achieved.
Over the past 10 years the trust has successfully maintained its programs under difficult market conditions, showing
they have the required community awareness, program knowledge and business acumen to continue serving the
area into the future.
Over time Genesis has developed operational management systems that allow programs to be managed very
effectively on a principle of relevant community needs and fact-based information. These systems and the
underlying methodology include a sustainable business approach to meeting financial needs and the integration of
potential partners who are able to both benefit and contribute through their participation in the programs.
Genesis Trust Tel: +27 39 685 7786
Trust Registration IT1550/2002 (registered: 19.11.2002)
NPO Registration 115-706 (registered: 04.02.2013)
PBO Registration 930000242 (registered: 01.01.2005)
SARS VAT Registration 4870248566
Jonathan Downham Tel: +27 79 035 8385
Email: [email protected]
Lynn Brackley Tel: +27 82 465 9733
Email: [email protected]
The Partners & Stakeholders
The Implementation of the SafePlace vision required that several interested parties be consulted. Such a project has
a strong alignment to the prerogatives of the SAPS, other government departments and social and welfare NPO’s
concerned with the community social issues.
Following much consultation, the following partners and stakeholders have indicated that they are fully supportive
and will be involved in the project.
Genesis Trust
The vision for the SafePlace Project was birthed in Genesis. As the lead organization, Genesis will look to engage with
key partners, solicit their support, design and implement the strategy and also be accountable for the performance
of the program.
SAPS
SAPS is willing to offer assistance where it can. As it stands they cannot offer financial assistance or staff as they are
already under staffed. The assistance will be offered in the form of upliftment of a victim to take them where they
need to go.
Security Services
Security Response Service Provider - In the cells (group of SafePlace units in a community) there would need to be
trained security personnel within close proximity of each SafePlace unit to respond to security needs. This role will
be fulfilled by armed response service providers currently servicing the area of the SafePlace cell. A dedicated
response vehicle will be stationed at one of the units and patrol to each unit in the cell during the course of a shift.
Child Welfare
Child Welfare has offered their full support in everything that they can provide when children are the victim of these
crimes.
Unfortunately, the Department of Social Development is limited in the availability of resources and is not able to
support the project by way of making resources available. Hence, the approach to community business to assist in
supporting SafePlace as a non-profit enterprise. The project currently functions without the resource support of the
Department of Social Development, but has received its endorsement.
It is anticipated that several other stakeholders will join the team as the project progresses and gains momentum.
Similarly, the funders and sponsors of the project are also counted as key partners to who the project leaders will be
accountable.
Commitment by Role Players
Discussions with the relevant stakeholders have taken place. A protocol document (MoU) is currently being
established that will be signed as a commitment to cooperation between departments including Child Welfare, SAPS,
Local Department of Justice, TCC unit and Department of Social Development.
The Safeplace Management reports directly to the Genesis Trustees and the books and finances are meticulously
managed by the Genesis Trust. No finances are managed outside of the finance office of Genesis. Genesis has what
might be one of the highest levels of book keeping and management systems, they have to be in order to maintain
their funding from government. They are regularly audited. They are also the highest level on the BEE system and
have been awarded for it.
SafePlace is committed to working with the traditional leadership in the respective traditional areas. As the place of
initial establishment is in the KwaNdwalane area, Inkosi Sazi Ndwalane has been consulted and he has welcomed the
project.
SafePlace Project Operational Team
Current Management Structure
Name Title
Jonathan Downham Program Manager
Lwandiso Dlokweni Community Liason and Youth Leader
Gary Brackley Program Consultant
Colin Steyn Fund Raising Consultant and Mentor
Grant Maher Security Consultant
Johann Bester Legal Consultant
Lynn Brackley Start-Up Project Manager
Program Manager, Jonathan Downham, has a passion for the community and for people. He has experience
in entrepreneurship and is business minded. He has set up the first SafePlace unit, and is currently preparing
the second unit.
Lwandiso Dlokweni is a youth leader and community pastor at Norwegian Settlers Church, working closely
with Genesis Trust and their youth programmes. He knows the area and people well, and has been involved
in the concept and planning for the SafePlace project.
Gary Brackley has had extensive experience as a director and as a member of executive management teams
over the past 27 years. Gary has previously served on the Genesis Trust and has been actively involved in
Genesis projects for the past 12 years, assisting with management and administration requirements.
Colin Steyn is assisting with fund raising and mentorship. Grant Maher is a partner and director of wolf
Security. He has had 30 years of experience in the security industry and prior to that served in the Riot Unit
for the SANDF.
Johann Bester was the Regional Magistrate in Port Shepstone, and also the current Chairman of the Genesis
Trust.
Lynn Brackley has been employed at Genesis since 2009. Prior to joining Genesis, Lynn was appointed
project manager at the Esayidi FET College to manage the Department of Education’s “National
Recapitalization Project”, to build new, and improved existing facilities at their 5 campuses in the UGU
district. Lyn was the initial program manager for Genesis’ Youth Programs, before moving into her role as the
International Volunteer and Teams Coordinator.
The organizational structure of the program is as follows:
PROGRAM
MANAGER
GENESIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GENESIS EXECUTIVE
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
SECURITY
CONSULTANT
LEGAL CONSULTANT
PROGRAM
CONSULTANT
MEDICAL FORENSIC
CONSULTANT
A woman or child is raped every 26 seconds in South Africa.
Children are the victims of 41% of all rapes reported in South Africa.
It is reported that 9% of reported rape victims are those of 9 years old or younger.
One third of child rape cases are committed by a family member.
In the past 3 years more than 2600 children have been murdered.
It is reported that a husband or boyfriend kills a woman every 6 hours in South Africa.
KZN Statistics: (Source: CrimestatsSA. Data extracted at the end of October 2018)
As can be seen in the statistics above, the Port Shepstone area ranks very high on the sexual offences statistics in the
province. It is this high prevalence of such crimes that make the SafePlace a very important response to these
criminal activities.
Research & Statistics
2010/2011
Port Shepstone
Financial years (2008-2009 to 2017-2018) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8
CRIME CATEGORY 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 Case Diff % Change
Murder 55 35 50 49 48 45 58 51 33 49 16 48.5%
Sexual Offences 197 137 137 143 129 110 85 86 91 75 -16 -17.6%
Attempted murder 30 44 51 62 84 84 54 43 42 32 -10 -23.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 391 421 414 380 332 298 249 278 271 287 16 5.9%
Common assault 549 578 511 468 381 410 322 356 334 337 3 0.9%
Common robbery 126 121 96 103 94 126 87 104 82 93 11 13.4%
Robbery with aggravating circumstances 189 180 184 208 238 217 224 204 174 200 26 14.9%
Total Contact Crimes ( Crimes Against The Person) 1,537 1,516 1,443 1,413 1,306 1,290 1,079 1,122 1,027 1,073 46 4.5%
Rape 98 90 91 115 106 81 69 70 68 57 -11 -16.2%
Sexual Assault 12 19 16 19 16 19 11 11 17 11 -6 -35.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences 6 6 6 6 3 4 3 3 3 5 2 66.7%
Contact Sexual Offences 81 22 24 3 4 6 2 2 3 2 -1 -33.3%
Total Sexual Offences 197 137 137 143 129 110 85 86 91 75 -16 -17.6%
Carjacking 4 8 4 2 3 0 4 9 11 7 -4 -36.4%
Robbery at residential premises 22 26 23 37 43 30 30 28 24 32 8 33.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises 19 19 17 20 30 33 29 33 24 41 17 70.8%
Robbery of cash in transit 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cases
Bank robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cases
Truck hijacking 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.0%
Arson 8 9 9 9 3 6 7 3 6 3 -3 -50.0%
Malicious damage to property 158 178 168 178 163 113 116 86 80 110 30 37.5%
Total Contact-Related Crimes 166 187 177 187 166 119 123 89 86 113 27 31.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises 192 181 189 210 203 218 182 256 201 160 -41 -20.4%
Burglary at residential premises 496 544 635 692 690 713 717 681 602 602 0 0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle 66 71 57 50 64 107 74 36 67 62 -5 -7.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle 159 249 291 299 250 322 212 186 161 213 52 32.3%
Stock-theft 2 1 5 5 2 3 8 4 8 8 0 0.0%
Total Property-Related Crimes 915 1,046 1,177 1,256 1,209 1,363 1,193 1,163 1,039 1,045 6 0.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere 718 612 654 660 648 616 654 563 488 569 81 16.6%
Commercial crime 698 323 357 303 316 309 254 281 331 387 56 16.9%
Shoplifting 410 348 292 287 396 480 334 322 261 258 -3 -1.1%
Total Other Serious Crimes 1,826 1,283 1,303 1,250 1,360 1,405 1,242 1,166 1,080 1,214 134 12.4%
Total 17 Community Reported Serious Crimes 4,444 4,032 4,100 4,106 4,041 4,177 3,637 3,540 3,232 3,445 213 6.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition 29 53 39 43 28 28 41 42 29 26 -3 -10.3%
Drug-related crime 168 266 329 417 906 493 578 393 537 605 68 12.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 353 249 340 379 164 145 188 195 235 283 48 20.4%
Sexual Offences detected as a result of police action 0 0 0 42 89 346 443 547 669 732 63 9.4%
Total Crime Detected As A Result Of Police Action 550 568 708 881 1,187 1,012 1,250 1,177 1,470 1,646 176 12.0%
CRIME DETECTED AS A RESULT OF POLICE ACTION
CONTACT CRIMES ( CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON)
Total Sexual Offences
SOME SUBCATEGORIES OF AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
CONTACT-RELATED CRIMES
PROPERTY-RELATED CRIMES
OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES
Port Shepstone Statistics (Source of Statistics: South African Police Services)
What is a SafePlace Facility?
Mode of Operation
Model 1 - SafePlace Run-To Facilities
The SafePlace run-to facilities are secure units, strategically placed outside schools in the community.
The facility units are converted shipping containers with safe lock-up facility for victims and are manned by specially
trained security personnel. Each facility is monitored by audio/visual technology and is kept under surveillance. Each
unit is identifiable at night by a red flashing light mounted on a 15m high post with a windsock for visibility during
daylight hours.
At-risk women, children and youth will be able to run to the facility and be held in transition in a lock-up room until
such time they are safely transported either by the police or armed response security service to the relevant facility
for their needs to be attended to.
In some instances, companies have sponsored prefabricated units which have been customized to meet the
standards and requirements of a SafePlace facility. While various different structures may be suitable as SafePlace
facilities, it is preferred that sponsors provide structures that are portable. This will facilitate it being moved to other
locations as and when the need arises.
The cell shall offer the following additional facilities at a later stage:
Counselling facility during and after school hours
SafePlay facility for children (where adjacent land is available).
Post-Traumatic Stress related follow-up process to those requesting.
Counselling Facility – As stated previously, the SafePlace units are being strategically placed at schools. This provide
opportunity for school children and youth to be able to speak to a trained counsellor about a wide variety of issues
they may be experiencing.
SafePlay Facility – An extension of the SafePlace facilities would be a fenced area adjacent to the unit that would be
suitable for use as a children’s play park after school hours for a limited number of hours. As the SafePlay facilities are
adjacent to the SafePlace units, these can be monitored by the security guards monitoring the facility.
PTS Follow-Up – Trained counsellors will be available to conduct follow-up family visits, to assist victims and their
families with issues relating to post traumatic stress and reconciliation where requested.
Data Capture Centre – SafePlace will establish a data capture centre where all data relating to reported incidents will
be captured into a central program for analysis of trends relating to the types of incidents reported, victim age analysis,
gender analysis, area analysis, etc.
Model 2 - Community Premises SafePlace Facilities
The second model is to establish SafePlace community premises to be manned by community members. The facilities
will be community homes or a suitable building, within or close to hotspot areas serviced by community members
(preferably married couples) who have a heart for the project’s cause.
The community homes will be secured and monitored in the same manner as the run-to facilities and are intended to
offer the same services as the container units.
It is intended that as a result of the SafePlace run-to container facilities located at the schools, interest from
community members may result in suitable community premises being a replacement for the container units, which
will then be available for relocation to an area in need.
SafePlace Locations
First Location – Hlanganani
Locations of the First CELL:– 1) Hlanganani, 2) Marburg, 3) Bhobhoyi, 4) Mhkolombe and 5) Murchison sites.
Proposed cell site-expansion 2019 along the Kwazulu-Natal South Coast
Phase1
SafePlace Unit 1 – The first unit was established at Hlanganani Primary School to serve the Bhoboyi
community at the beginning of 2019.
SafePlace Unit 2 – The second unit was established at Merlewood Primary School in March 2019, serving the
Merlewood/Marburg communities.
SafePlace Unit 3 – The third unit was established at Merlewood Secondary School in June 2019, serving the
Mkholombe community.
SafePlace Unit 4 – The fourth unit was established at Nobamba High School in August 2019, serving the
Bhobhoyi community.
SafePlace Unit 5 – The fifth unit is currently being established at Murchison and will be operational by
November 2019.
Current: Phase 2 & 3
At current, we are offering afterschool assistance with homework on a “walk-in” basis. Children are welcome at all times to visit us and obtain assistance when having trouble with school or homework. We have recognized that here too there is a dire need for afterschool assistance especially under safe and secure environments where the children are able to obtain assistance and help further their vital basic education. As we are wanting to implement our SafePlay and Afterschool assistance at each established unit, it is vital that we receive funding in order to do this. In collaboration with the NGO School In A Box, we would be able to set up afterschool learning centres. The way in which School in A Box functions, is that it allows learners access to lessons and apps they otherwise could not afford through affordable tablet-based academic support. `Plug & Play` design makes operation simple, scalable and affordable – and completely offline! School in A Box does not require a permanent internet connection and can stream videos offline. It is interactive and self-paced and Facilitators require minimal subject knowledge, while learners are coached to achieve mastery. At present we feel that we are able to train our very capable current on-site staff in the area of School in A Box. On the other hand, if we are successfully able to implement School in A Box into our SafePlay Afterschool program, we would ideally like to employ further personnel in order to assist us in keeping this vital and essential program up and successfully running! We are most proud to say that our first implementation of the “School in a Box” has begun at our Hlanganani Unit and already on day one, more than 60 children joined in this new and exciting world of learning!
Having regard to the significant growth of and the evident potential that the SafePlay ministry has for the protection and mentoring of vulnerable children under the auspices of the greater project /ministry called SafePlace, the role of the SafePlay coordinators has become critical to the success of our outreach into the various communities where we have placed SafePlace units.
SafePlay – Wave of Hope (Genesis Surf Academy)
The coordinators are persons of good repute in the community and we have identified them as both leaders and mentors to the children of the communities where the SafePlace units function. The fact that we are empowering locals as leaders who may be able to continue in that role in their communities and we are not seen to be “importing” people from outside the area, serves to gain the trust and confidence of that community. Their mentoring role in the SafePlay context operates on a more sustainable one on one level and it builds a tangible relationship with the community and which the community would perceive to be for their benefit. It allows us access to the families and their homes. Once a relationship has been established, the SafePlay coordinators endeavour to raise the next generation of leaders within the very socially dysfunctional communities which we wish to uplift. We believe we can do this by investing in, training and enthusing potential leaders.
Already a most awe-inspiring and beautifully “raw” implementation of our SafePlay is through a young and highly talented surfer called Philani Sikobi. Philani Sikobi has been coaching surfing for more than 10 years now. A qualified lifeguard and surf instructor, Philani Sikobi plays a vital role in our SafePlace / SafePlace program with his amazing passion for helping vulnerable young children. A brilliant mentor and leader, he disciples these children in his gentle manner through surfing. Philani Sikobi grew up in Gcilima, a community near Trafalgar on the KZN South Coast. He and his twin brother were the eldest out of a family of 8 children and as a young boy he used to accompany his mother and father to the beach as they were municipal cleaners there. He had never seen the ocean before and despite not being able to swim, he was entranced by the raw beauty of it and its power. When he was 10 years old, his father found a broken board that had been discarded and encouraged Philani to learn how to swim and surf with it whilst he waited for his parents to finish working. He used to sit on his board and longingly watch the surfers, not knowing where to begin. But to him, just having a board under his arm and seeing people look admiringly at this young boy with a surfboard, made him feel so proud. A young surfer has observed him for several weeks and offered to fix his board for him and teach him how to surf! Philani soon started surfing in competitions and dreamed of being the first black African surfer to surf at SA Champs. In 1999, tragedy struck as his mother tragically passed away after being severely burned in a fire at their home. When his father died a few years later, Philani sadly had to drop out of school to support his family and tragically found himself living on the streets. During this time, he was influenced by alcohol and find himself living without hope for his family or for himself. His dream and all possibilities of surfing perished.
When Philani met a Pastor who helped him get back on his feet and turn his life around, he realized that there was indeed hope again for surfing. He completed his schooling, trained as a life guard and began earning a decent income. He noticed many vulnerable young children at the beach, whose stories were frighteningly close to his tragic story. He used hiw own income to purchase 3 used surfboards and brought 5 young boys from his community to the beach. Suddenly, Philani had 30 boys each week, desperate to learn to swim and surf. He earned his qualifications as a surf instructor and partnered with the Southern KZN Surf Association. In 2011, five of his surfers qualified for the S-KZN Team and travelled to Port Elizabeth to thee renowned Grom Games. From there, he continued to coach, travelling to many tournaments and competitions around South Africa and gaining support from local and international surf communities. In 2017, Philani decided to move up the coast and to start the Genesis Surf Academy – Wave of Hope full-time whilst being trained and supported by the Genesis Trust Youth Leadership and SafePlace Project. “Surfing is my passion and a powerful tool to connect with young people and give them hope” – Philani Sikobi
With the Genesis Surf Academy - Wave of Hope of 32 boys originally (now more than 60 at present and a long waiting list!), Philani as a surf coach, is able to not only find talented young surfers, but is also changing the lives of these vulnerable children as an incredible mentor and life coach. Surfing not only provides opportunities to travel and meet inspiring people, bit is also a tool to teach them life skills, to encourage homework and support them and their families. These youngsters are all a part of the Norwegian Settlers Church and Youth Programs in Port Shepstone and the surrounding Ugu District and they have all become a close-knit family.
Philani wants to change the lives through the gift of surfing – not to make world champion surfers – but world-changing young men and women.
Phase 3 This will be to reproduce the “Cell’s” into the neighbouring catchment areas, and then further afield.
Financials
Phase 1: Funding Secured for Establishment
Phase 1 – Initial Cost (2 Units):
Amount
Container Unit R 52,000
Container Upgrade R 40,000
Security System R 22,000
Earthworks, Fencing & Gates R 22,000
Branding R 4,000
Set up supervision R 20,000
R 160,000
Funding Received:
Amount
Funding Received from Norway R 61,700
Funding received from Nedbank R 20,000
Funding received from private donor R 20,588
Funding received from Highland Mortgages, U.S.A.
R212,520
Funding received from Lake Pointe, U.S.A.
R 620,000
Funding received from Lions Club R 45,000
Funding from Growthpoint Properties R500,000
Funding Committed by Rotary R 45,000
TOTAL RECEIVED/COMMITTED R 1 ,524,808
Funding Required – Establishment Costs per Unit
Units planned for phase 1: 5
Funding Required: R350 000
Planned establishment period: Year 2019
Amount
Container Unit R 26,000
Container Upgrade R 20,000
Security System R 11,000
Earthworks, Fencing & Gates R 11,000
Branding R 2,000
Cost of establishing 1 unit R 70,000
Funding Required – Operational Costs per Unit
Funding Required – Establishment of SafePlay Afterschool
Amount
Security services incl. security guard (20x24hr shifts), armed response team, 24/7 security cover alarm system
R9.500,00
Maintenance R300,00
Social worker R5.500,00
Water / Electricity R400,00
SafePlay Coordinator / materials R4.500,00
Office goods (stationery, unit essentials)
R500,00
Telephone costs R400,00
Transport R400,00
Operational costs of 1 unit per month R21.500,00
School in a Box Setup per Unit Amount
15 Lenovo 7” tablets
Covers & screen guards
Router
Charging briefcase
Raspberry Pi
Monthly reports
Solar panel (50 Watt x 4, total 200W; Regulator 20 amps; 105 amp deep cycle battery)
Cost of establishing 1 unit R 49 200
Funding or items required – SafePlay Wave of Hope
Funding Required – Establishment of SafePlay Playgrounds
Playground Setup per Unit Amount
Educational boot camp Jungle gym R10.000,00
Swings R2.500,00
Seesaws R2.500,00
Slides R5.000,00
Fencing R5.000,00
Cost of establishing 1 unit R25.000,00
SafePlay - Wave of Hope Amount
Surfing gear (boards) 30
Back packs 60-70
Leashes 60-70
Warm jackets / cardigans 60-70
Wetsuits 60-70
Surf wax 200
Fuel costs R400,00 p.m.
Transport vehicle SafePlay Coordinator / Surf Coach
1-2 R5.000,00 p.m.
Operational Costs
SafePlace Expenditure Projections
EXPENDITURE 85 320,00R 85 320,00R 83 320,00R 83 320,00R 83 320,00R 83 320,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 1 168 240,00R
No of Units: 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
FIXED COSTS 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 30 120,00R 30 120,00R 32 120,00R 32 120,00R 32 120,00R 32 120,00R 352 640,00R
Accounting and Audit Fees -R
Admin & Secretarial Fees 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 54 000,00R
Bank Charges 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 4 800,00R
Insurance 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 21 600,00R
Internet Charges 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 4 200,00R
Licenses 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 1 440,00R
Safety and Security 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 22 000,00R 22 000,00R 22 000,00R 22 000,00R 248 000,00R
Telephone & Fax 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 7 800,00R
Electricity & Water 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 10 800,00R
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EMPLOYMENT COSTS 43 000,00R 43 000,00R 41 000,00R 41 000,00R 41 000,00R 41 000,00R 63 000,00R 63 000,00R 61 000,00R 61 000,00R 61 000,00R 61 000,00R 620 000,00R
Overtime Wages -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R
Training 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 8 000,00R
Travel Reimbursement 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 12 000,00R
Allowances (Counsellors) 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 360 000,00R
Salaries 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 240 000,00R
Employee Welfare -R
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VARIABLE COSTS 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 195 600,00R
Cleaning & Sanitation 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 7 200,00R
Computer Expenses 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 4 800,00R
Consumables 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 3 600,00R
Legal Fees 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 96 000,00R
Maintenance & Repairs 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 18 000,00R
Medical Expenses 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 7 200,00R
Motor Vehicle Expenses 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 36 000,00R
Operating Supplies 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 7 200,00R
Printing & Stationery 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 3 600,00R
Travel, Accommodation & Entertainment 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 12 000,00R
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Notes
Budget set at High Level cost structure.
Budget for set up year - 1st six month period @ 2 units operating loss, 2nd six month period @ 4 units (1 Cell) operating surplus.
Counselling Allowance includes 2 Counsellors per unit (4days on/ 4 days off)
Project Usage Rate
Sensitising the public to use SafePlace
While there is a definite role for the SafePlace project, its usage and ultimately the positive impact that it
will have in the community is largely dependent on the awareness that the principals and partners can raise
around the project.
The project will therefore need to embark on a strong awareness campaign and use schools and other
institutions as places where they can create this awareness.
As it stands, Genesis is highly regarded in the local communities with their many projects. It is easily
recognized and trusted by people.
The project started at the beginning of 2019.
They predict a large number to use the facilities at different days and times. The prediction is based on the
stats by SAPS where certain days and times seem to be hotspots for these crimes in different areas.
It is anticipated that the usage of SafePlace will grow as awareness.
Extrapolating from the data given earlier, a 10% usage on reported crimes relevant to the rural areas that
the project is targeting will result in the SafePlace being used between 200 – 350 in a year. However, this
is just on reported crimes. As it is estimated that unreported crimes are much higher than those reported,
we can use that projection as a guideline on how the project can be used.
Ultimately, the project philosophy is that even one life saved is worth the effort. It is expected, though, that
many more will be saved and assisted to ultimately bring stability and strength to the local communities.
Banking details
The Genesis Trust Bank Account
SAFEPLACE
Bank Name: Nedbank Limited
Branch code: B165-KZN Inland
Swift code: NEDSZAJJ
Account number: 1180191048
South African Banks do not participate in the IBAN system as this is for
the European Union and a few bordering countries. South Africa uses
the SWIFT/BIC + Branch Code + Account Number to make international
Wire Transfers.
Additional Fund-Raising Activities
As the Genesis Trust plans to continuously expand the SafePlace Project, plans are in progress to visit
potential international funders, and positive responses have already been received from USA and
Norwegian donors who recently visited the project.
Although SafePlace envisages the project expanding into other areas, it’s wish is to see local businesses
establishing their footprint in surrounding communities by supporting the program, and in doing so
demonstrate their commitment to community social responsibility.
Applications were made to the Department of Social Development, and other local corporates when the
first two units became operational, and since the third unit was under construction.
It is hoped that the fund raising initiatives of the Genesis Trust will result in funds becoming available in the
second quarter of 2019. The project principals look forward to the funding support from the private sector
and international donors which will facilitate the projects further progress.
Report compiled by Sustainability Projects Coordinator Mrs Joléne Bester-Vujević