Poems from the Heart
Courage Youth helps students to discover themselves and, in doing so, their strength. Recently, students were challenged to write an "I...
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Power of Prayer
Sep 26
The Story of a Strong Mother
Not long ago a young lady, Angel*, arrived at the Setshabelo Family and Child Services. This poor woman had survived rape and had become...
Aug 15
In Remembrance of a Life Lost Too Soon
In most of our stories we try to show you the positive, uplifting side of encompassKids, and oftentimes it is easy! There is so much good...
Jul 25
Everyone Left Changed
Everyone left changed from this beautiful mission trip to South Africa.
May 28
CMC Youth Head to South Africa
We can't think of a more feel-good story than our own young people heading to South Africa to do good work. After a blessing at the...
Apr 23
I Choose COURAGE!
Why do students choose to join the Courage Youth Movement? We asked a few students! here is what they said. . . We applaud these brave,...
Mar 14
A Happy Family is Made
The Tshabalala family are blessed with a daughter through the work of Setshabelo. This baby girl was named Bohlale by her new forever...
Feb 20
YOLO!
Most of us living in the USA have heard of YOLO - You Only Live Once. In South Africa, they've added a little something more: Ke Moja, or...
Jan 23
Not One, but TWO!
This beautiful adoption story is sure to warm your hearts. This incredible woman adopted not one, but TWO beautiful children. While not...
Dec 12, 2023
Celebrating Graduation!
The school year is a bit different in South Africa and so the end of the year is the time to celebrate graduation and matriculation! We...
Nov 7, 2023
This Renegade became a Role Model.
Calvin's Story: Lehlohonolo Calvin Masote grew up like many Soweto kids. “I was born and bred in the ghetto and I came from a...
Oct 13, 2023
A Letter of Hope
This beautiful letter was written by Thandeka Magubane, a SAHAC graduate. "Greetings to whom it may concern. My name is Thandeka and my...
Jun 23, 2023
Sphiwe Khumalo's Story
How Courage Youth helped me and my family *written by Sphiwe* Courage Youth helped me in so many ways. It helped me to stop living a life...
Jun 23, 2023
"Baby's" Story
Pray that "Baby" will get her forever home and forever name very soon! Just two months ago, "baby" was born prematurely and her mother...
Apr 5, 2023
Antoinette's Story
[A picture of Antoinette in present day] Antoinette's story began a couple of years ago when she was in Grade 10. She is now a thriving...
Jan 2, 2023
Mbiyo Triplets Launch Law Careers
My name is Esihle. My name is Sinovuyo. My name is Sisipho, and we are triplets. We have been a part of SAHAC Courage Youth for the...
Dec 5, 2022
Fighting a Pandemic within a Pandemic
Ending the cycle of Gender Based Violence and Domestic Violence in Botshabelo When the COVID-19 pandemic hit South Africa, our President...
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