Together we can
Giving back through life-changing experiences
Together we can
Giving back through life-changing experiences
Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Mission
The Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum was established in 2006 to provide a safe haven and place of assistance for the children and youth of the township who live and grow up in an environment where poverty, malnutrition, dysfunctional family life, crime, violence, gangsterism, alcohol and drug abuse and juvenile delinquency are prevalent and the spectre of AIDS a growing reality.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
We aim to assist them in whatever practical way we can and address whatever their particular needs are in order for them to break free from the bondage of their circumstances, finish school, live healthy lives, realize their potential and acquire the necessary skills to become responsible, productive adults who will contribute in a positive way to the development of our society.
Our History
Our Mission
Huis Betanië
In 2005 we identified a piece of ground in the township – a wasteland which was used as an informal dumping terrain, a dangerous place where the gangs conducted their criminal activities and where murders and rapes took place. There was no infrastructure of any kind. The Oratorians bought an old factory adjacent to this piece of ground a
In 2005 we identified a piece of ground in the township – a wasteland which was used as an informal dumping terrain, a dangerous place where the gangs conducted their criminal activities and where murders and rapes took place. There was no infrastructure of any kind. The Oratorians bought an old factory adjacent to this piece of ground and moved in and started with the development of the land. In 2007 the development of the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum was formally started.
Huis Betanië
Huis Betanië
Huis Betanië
Huis Betanië at the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum is under the administration and care of the Sisters of Providence. Huis Betanië is classified as an Early Childhood Development service (ECD) intended to promote early childhood development (up to school-going age) through care provided on a regular basis by a person, other than a child’s parent
Huis Betanië at the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum is under the administration and care of the Sisters of Providence. Huis Betanië is classified as an Early Childhood Development service (ECD) intended to promote early childhood development (up to school-going age) through care provided on a regular basis by a person, other than a child’s parents or caregiver.
These include ihome visiting programmes, playgroups, toy libraries and space based ECD programmes.
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Huis Luigi
Huis Betanië
Huis Luigi
Huis Luigi at the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum is an after-care centre for children between 6 and 14 years old. The children receive meals and assistance with their homework. We also provide a variety of educational, sport, recreational and other activities.
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Huis Filip
Huis Betanië
Huis Luigi
Huis Filip at the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum is run as a youth centre for youth between the age of 14 and 21. They receive meals, do their homework (we have some computers that they can use), there are music classes, and they relax and enjoy themselves at the pool table and other games.
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Huis Veronica
Huis van Barmhartigheid
Huis van Barmhartigheid
Huis Veronica at the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum is the female gender twin of Huis Filip and accomodates teenage girls. Like the lads, they receive meals, do homework and participate in music, arts and craft classes and they relax and enjoy themselves at the table tennis table and other games.
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Huis van Barmhartigheid
Huis van Barmhartigheid
Huis van Barmhartigheid
There comes a stage in the downward path of certain of our neighbours at which point, they literally can no longer help themselves. At that point someone has to step in and give them a lift; that is what the Huis van Barmhartigheid does. Besides offering temporary shelter to those in need, we will work to offer rehabilitation opportunitie
There comes a stage in the downward path of certain of our neighbours at which point, they literally can no longer help themselves. At that point someone has to step in and give them a lift; that is what the Huis van Barmhartigheid does. Besides offering temporary shelter to those in need, we will work to offer rehabilitation opportunities, social welfare services, family reunification services, physical care and support to those living on the streets who are committed to reintegration.
The Huis van Barmhartigheid is also the hub for the daily adult soup kitchen feeding scheme, the clothes bank and the Koffie & Klets kiosk and bakery.
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Arts, Culture & Sport
Huis van Barmhartigheid
Arts, Culture & Sport
We hold firmly to the believe that a childhood that is rich in artistic and cultural activities is an important key to making sure that children have the best foundation for developing personal attitudes and values for the rest of their lives.
The skills children learn through aesthetic activities are crucial for their development becau
We hold firmly to the believe that a childhood that is rich in artistic and cultural activities is an important key to making sure that children have the best foundation for developing personal attitudes and values for the rest of their lives.
The skills children learn through aesthetic activities are crucial for their development because all other learning is based upon them – in particular, the very desire to learn something new. At the same time, artistic activities enhance children’s well-being and the joy they take in being at the Scrosoppi Sorgsentrum every day.