About us

 Young World Educare NPO Young World Educare is a Non-profit Organization registered with Department Social Development (DSD) -NPO Reg Nr: 015-909. Since 2001Young World Educare has been campaigning for the rights of vulnerable groups of people. Our efforts include creating public awareness around socio-economic issues adversely affecting almost all communities. The YOUNG WORLD team is made of up individuals who are truly passionate about ALL people. Since 2010 we focused on people with mental illness, incl. personality and mood disorders- more often these sufferers come from a childhood background of abuse, neglect and sexual exploitation. Poverty and mental illness are linked, but not everyone one with a mental illness is poor.  

 

YOUNG WORLD EDU-CARE has been approved as a Public benefit Organization since 2002 in terms of Section 2 of The Income Tax Act. Receipts and accruals are exempt from income tax in terms of section 10 (1)(cN) of the Act. Donations by or to the organization are exempt from donation tax in terms of section 56(1)(h) of the Act.

Estate bequests in favor of the Organization are exempt of payment of estate duty in terms of Section 4(h) of the Estate duty Act 45 of 1955.

Mission

Every life deserves hope, purpose, and a chance to thrive.

Young World Educare is a registered non-profit organisation committed to serving vulnerable individuals, including older persons, people living with disabilities, those affected by mental illness, families experiencing poverty, and socially displaced individuals. Our mission is to provide safe nurturing environments for vulnerable mothers, children, adolescents, adults with mental or physical disabilities and the elderly, while creating opportunities for growth, dignity, and self-reliance. Our mission is to restore hope by providing compassionate care, safe shelter, life-skills development, vocational opportunities, and pathways toward independence. Through our work, we not only care for society's most vulnerable members but also empower volunteers and community members with the training, confidence, and practical experience needed to build brighter futures for themselves and those they serve. Through compassionate care, safe accommodation, life-skills development, and community partnerships, we restore dignity, create opportunities, and inspire hope for a brighter future.

Vision

Restoring Dignity. Building Hope. Creating Opportunity.

To provide holistic care and support to vulnerable individuals, while fostering community upliftment, personal growth, and social reintegration. At Young World Educare, we believe that every person has inherent worth and deserves to live with dignity, regardless of age, disability, mental illness, poverty, homelessness, or life circumstances. The vision is to restore the town of Vredefort and all the residents - where every person—regardless of background—can live with dignity, purpose, and hope.

Core Values

•  Compassion: Treat every individual with empathy, care, and respect.

• Dignity: Programs restore self-worth and empowerment.

•  Impact: Success is measured in positive health outcomes and the numbers of lives improved.

• Community: Transformation happens through shared responsibility and engagement.

• Integrity: Transparent, responsible, and ethical operations.

• Innovation: Sustainable and creative solutions for social, ecological, and economic challenges.

• Sustainability: Human settlement design balances social, ecological, and cultural principles.

Services

•  Safe accommodation and assisted living

• Daily meals and necessities

• Medical care, nursing support and personal care

• Life skills training and volunteer mentorship

• Emotional and spiritual support

• Community outreach and awareness campaigns