encompassKids group of children and volunteers

Changing destinies of kids and families of South Africa

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Enduring Purpose

The purpose of encompassKids is to change the destiny of the kids and youth of South Africa from the current reality of poverty, abuse, addiction, and HIV to one of hope with the expectation for spiritual, emotional, physical, social, academic and economic well-being.

We do this through our two initiatives:

Courage Youth

and

Setshabelo Family and Child Services

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Future Begins in the Family!

This approach mobilizes local churches and communities to provide adoption and family-based care for orphans and vulnerable children while also providing services to empower stronger families.

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Courage Youth is changing the destinies of South African youth and giving them spiritual, emotional, physical, social, academic, and economic resources to combat the current reality of poverty, abuse, addiction, violence, and HIV.

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Prayer Requests - November 2026

Prayer Labourers, This month please pray for our Courage Youth Life Coaches and Counsellor. Thank you for interceding on behalf of Courage Youth staff, schools and, most importantly, Courage Youth learners. ~ Courage Youth Lead Team, Life Coaches & Management Committee LIFE COACHES Oupa Manyoni PRAISE. Thank God that our learners returned safely from term break. Scripture: Psalm 91:1–2 PETITION. Pray for courage for learners who did not perform well last term. Ask God to

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'A God-Ordained Thing' - Holland nonprofit is making an impact in South Africa

Published in the Holland Sentinel October 1, 2026 Austin Metz | Holland Sentinel | USA TODAY NETWORK Subscribed to the Holland Sentinel? Read the story here! Local nonprofit encompassKids has touched the lives of tens of thousands of kids and youths who facepoverty, abuse and HIV in South Africa. PROVIDED BY ENCOMPASSKIDS 8,520 miles. That’s about how far it is from Holland to South Africa, complete with a journey across the Atlantic Ocean. But that distance that hasn’t stop

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A Future Found. . . and Passed On

In South Africa, many boys witness more violence than most adults ever experience. Substance use doesn’t sit on the sidelines of that reality, it exacerbates it. What starts as a way to cope with the challenges of life quickly becomes part of a cycle of violence. Your generosity interrupts this pattern… creating a path toward healing for boys like Bokamosho. “Bokamosho” means “future.” And his story is one of transformation. Bokamosho came to Setshabelo Family and Child Servi