Food Security South Africa Project #17691

Lifeskills 2,743 vulnerable children South Africa

by Keep The Dream196

Project Report | Oct 21, 2024
Thabo - A shining example of the impact of KTD196

By Louise and the Dream Team | Director

Thabo

Thank you for support of KTD196! Its because of your support I can share Thabo's story of courage, hard work, and hope. His inspiring journey from adversity to empowerment highlights the incredible impact of Keep the Dream196 and our dedication to uplifting young lives.

My name is Thabo, and I come from Gavaza Village a small village in Greater Tzaneen sub-district. I live my grandparents because I am an orphan. My parents passed away when I was around 4yrs of age. I have no brothers or sisters.

Before I joined Scouts I loved playing cricket, I was a bit naughty, I used to bully other children, I would steal other people’s property, I was an angry child but I was a quiet child, I lived inside my head.

I joined scouts in 2009 when you I was 12yrs old. Mum Catty (Catherine) started the group, I started straight away as a Troop Leader. I joined because I loved the different activities such as: camping, hiking, playing different games, skills such as first aid, pioneering and other scouting skills.

I am still in scouting now as a development officer, I work with KTD196 as they implement the project in my area. KTD196 has built me, it has shown me how to choose the good things in life and not the bad. The Promise and Law have guided me as a young adult.

With Keep The Dream196 I have learnt computer skills, communication, how to work with adults, how to plan effectively for my area, how to monitor and evaluate my plans. It has made me very happy, to the fullest to be a part of KTD196 and Scouts. KTD196 has become my new family. I have been apart of this organization since I was 14yrs old, I feel and know the love and caring. “I learned to believe in myself and never give up, no matter what.”

The future for me, the children I work with can see the role model I am and how your past doesn’t have to decide your future, so they can work towards being like me. My dream was to serve my country as a soldier, but I love KTD196 too much.

I have worked hard in scouts and now I am a rover, I take every opportunity to go to camp and work and train others. I will be receiving my BP (Baden Powell Award – Highest Award in Rovers in South Africa) and my Rover Cord, I will be the first in the province to be awarded the cord for service to the communities and children I serve.

I love what I do, and I am so excited about the future.

Thank you for supporting KTD196 to support me, I hope I make you proud!

Thabo

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