RAYL's CARE INITIATIVE

We want to allow young minds to dream bigger, think better and make the right choices and decisions in life to change the cycle of poverty in their communities.

We want to reach as many youth in all forms of what they may need. 

We want them to see themselves better than the drug dealer on the corner, the gangster trying to offer them a life of thuggery and resolving to a robot corner for survival. 

We have seen how harsh and cruel their way of life has darkened their prospects of anything different than what they see in front of them.

We have found that starting at the source of building a child is to:

1. Feed a child
2. Clothe a child
3. Teach a child
4. Grow a child

We want to create a foundation that rebuilds their knowledge to instill kindness, prospects, and love and encourages each child to be more and do more.

We start with the basics of technology. Giving them information and showing them various forms of technology. Computer skills, Troubleshoot problem via technology.

Starting with the foundation phase 5-18 years of age we can show and give support to youth while they are still young. Planting the seed of possibility. 

Have every child filled with tenderness and faith in believing that no matter what challenges they may face in life, they can have a voice and confidence to overcome them and will have the support structure to give them assistance to face them. 

We work closely with non-fee-paying schools for the underprivileged. 

We believe knowledge is power. Showing them and giving hands-on support and resources can open their minds to be better and do better for themselves.

By strengthening the minds of the youth today with purpose and possibilities, we can create a stronger tomorrow through education and knowledge. Develop a stronger support system for the children and schools in poverty-stricken communities to rise above their circumstances.

Is to make every child feel and know that they are not alone.

Most of their day is spent in a school, many of them feel safe and know they will receive a warm meal and receive a listening ear.  

We need to keep their goals driven and positive energy every step of the way. 

Rescue A Young Life runs a 12-month programme at the school. This programme is broken down into terms.

- Boost Your Mind
- I Think, Therefore I Am
- Wise Up & Rise Up
- Standing Tall 

We started our programmes 01 February 2024. We have completed term 1 - Boost your mind.

We found learners wanting to interact and learn and experience new things that is exciting and rewarding on completion.

We can then create a much-needed platform to assist youth to be better prepared to proceed confidently and academically in the social and diverse environment. Your support therefore makes a difference in the lives of those we serve. 

Providing resources to give learners/youth access to see the world.

Our programmes are behavioural structure and creating awareness.

We do not offer therapy as our programmes are focused on Social skills, Coaching and Mentoring.

Our framework is broken down into FOUR terms and has modules for each term. (framework below)

Boost Your Mind

I Think, Therefore I Am

Wise Up & Rise Up

Standing Tall

Holistic WORKSHOP Programs

• Depression - What it is, how it works, causes, how to manage
• Anxiety - What it is, how it works, causes, how to manage

• Suicide - What causes suicidal thoughts and how to manage it
• Sexuality - Good/Bad feelings, identify your body and your rights, relationships
• Health - Explaining hygiene and good presentation, water, foods, addiction
• Teenage - Identify who you are, believing in yourself, setting goals,
• Bullying - Cyber Technology, Law, what is bullying, discuss dealing with a bully
• Nature - Healing through walks
• Abuse - Addressing abuse and offering resources.
• Sharing/Caring - Sharing helps children make and keep friends,develops empathy

- Allows students to form relationships with their classmates, which can

foster a positive and communicative, supportive learning environment.

- Working together on a project can help students develop trust, respect,

and a sense of community with their peers.

To save as many lives as possible by changing the mindset of the youth. Knowledge/Information to help prevent addiction, gangsterism, student drop-outs and unemployment

To enhance mindful wellness techniques and overall well-being among students, it's crucial to provide ample motivation for the development and implementation of plans and program.

Prevention of future psychological and social disability. Focusing on making a difference in young lives with 1- child at a time, 1- class at a time, 1- school at a time, and 1- community at a time.

To enhance life and social skills in school children, reduce the prevalence of depression, and reduce complications of alcohol/drug abuse.

RAYL is not limited to one area of service. We offer various services including, support groups, student wellness, workshops, student support counselling, coaching and mentoring and so much more.

By implementing these strategies, RAYL can effectively motivate students to engage in mindful wellness techniques, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life which in turn can give much-needed support to teachers.

Giving resources and knowledge to youth that they see Technology as a safe and groundbreaking resource to making living a better and sustainable commodity for resolution, revolution, and resource.

Showing these young minds how amazing technology is and how valuable it can be in all aspects of human growth. 

3 x Permanent staff

2 x Part-time staff

We have partnered with Formulated IT Group, to assist us in providing IT Solutions and Technology for the learners.

We have been working in total two years to find ways and means to open young minds to the safety and creative use of technology.

• Ensure that the equity plan aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and values, focusing on empowering and supporting young people.

• We identify equity as a verb. A journey. Equity begins with self-awareness, mirror checks, and changing our behaviors.

• Our relentless pursuit of supporting all students to meet high expectations to close the poverty gap.

• Fair inclusion for a better society and future.

• Giving every learner voice-enabled tools to support their literacy journey.

• To provide safe, caring, and creative environments for youth participants. 

• To enhance and enrich the lives of children as they become young adults. 

• To engage parents in actively supporting their children and youth.

• To improve learning opportunities through social and academic support for in-school students.

Needs Assessment:

• Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to understand the specific challenges, opportunities, and aspirations of the youth demographic served by the organization.

• Engage with youth stakeholders through surveys, focus groups, interviews, and other participatory methods to gather insights and perspectives.

Goal Setting:

• Establish measurable objectives related to youth empowerment, educational attainment, leadership development, and social inclusion.
  

• Our programs consist of awareness techniques for each learner to know who they are and own their future.

• identifying students who are falling behind academically and working together to find the source and root to get them back on track.

Programs and Services:

• Review existing programs and services to assess their effectiveness in meeting the needs of young people from diverse backgrounds.

• A workplace that is proud to be inclusive, safe, and empowering means having a culture that gives the best opportunities by acknowledging how each person's needs are different. 

• Equity for all our people is a fundamental part of our company culture.  Equity Is recognizing that we do not all start from the same place & as a result, we must work to remove barriers.
• Strengthen organizational capacity in areas such as fundraising, grant writing, financial management, and program evaluation to support long-term sustainability and growth.
• Invest in staff training and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and competencies in youth development, trauma-informed care, and cultural competency.
• To encourage education and skills development.
• Create a safe space for students to express themselves.
• Foster mentoring relationships to assist students.
• Create platforms for youth leadership development, advocacy, and civic engagement to empower young leaders and change-makers.
• Foster meaningful youth engagement and participation in decision-making processes, program design, and community initiatives.
• Cultivating the unique gifts and talents of every student.
• Reducing the predictability of who succeeds and who fails.
• Provide training and resources to staff, volunteers, and partners to foster cultural competence and sensitivity.
• Implement policies and practices that promote equal opportunities, respect cultural differences, and create safe and inclusive environments for young people.
• Integrate principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion into all aspects of the organization's operations, governance, and programming.
• Develop new initiatives or expand existing ones to address emerging issues and gaps in services.
• Identify opportunities to enhance program quality, accessibility, and relevance through innovation, collaboration, and partnerships.

By giving hands-on approach to learners and tools, we can assist them in developing a stronger generation and a more informative one.

RAYL’s Vision is for every growing child to see a future knowing they can make a difference in their lives and their community by making positive life decisions and choices.

Working together on a project can help students develop trust, respect, and a sense of community with their peers. Creating, Developing Creative minds.

An NPO relies solely on fundraising, and government funding and in turn places a lot of pressure on the NPO and external support benefactors.

To alleviate this, we believe a charity shop can bring outside communities to give back in non-financial means which in turn will generate income for us to help underprivileged schools across the Peninsula, start a green garden, start a strong feeding scheme, and even assist in building more prefabs for safer aftercare programs. 

These may include:

• Generating additional revenue to support NPO programs and initiatives.

• Raising awareness about your NPO's cause and mission.

• Providing affordable goods to the community.

• Creating volunteering opportunities and engaging the community in the NPO's activities.

Our charity shop will make basic needs affordable to everyone such as clothing, books, toys, ornaments, kitchenware, DVDs, music, computer games and furnishings, furniture and electrical appliances and so much more which in turn will generate that income giving back to the children in schools feeding each child daily, Broken technology will be used to show and teach learners how to repair, problem solve and reuse technology, hygiene support (hampers as needed and stipulated by the school) and teaching each child on healthy lifestyle choices and friendships.

Location and Premises: 

We would like suitable locations that can generate foot traffic and drop zones for donations. 

Areas of consideration would be;

• Grassy Park

• Kenilworth

• Wynberg

• Retreat

• Diep River

• Bergvliet and surrounding areas

Products and Pricing: 

The charity shop plans to sell goods such as:

•  donated goods,

•  second-hand items, or 

• merchandise related to our  NPO's cause. 

Our pricing strategy, considering affordability for the community will try to ensure profitability by researching items received.

Marketing and Promotion: 

Our marketing and promotion strategies to attract customers as well as donors to the charity shop will include online and offline marketing, collaborations with influencers, and community/private school events.

Operations and Management: 

The charity shop will be managed and staffed by unemployed youth and disabled persons. 

Roles and responsibilities of employees and volunteers. 

We will provide internal training such as customer service, pricing, sorting, cleaning, and sales skills. We will also work with supporting NPOs in this field.

Operational hours will be from 9:00 a.m. To 5:00 p.m. Mon-Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m-2:00 p.m and alternate Sunday 10:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. 

Each customer will receive a pamphlet highlighting the change they made by donating and or purchasing an item in-store.

Financial Projections: 

The charity shop will have an estimated income and expenditure forecast for the first three months based on sales and operational expenses. 

Implementation Timeline: 

We would love to open our charity shop by no later, than December 30th, 2024. This will represent New beginnings and Change.