Thanks to the generosity of BBD, a South African software development company where our Kerus Board Member, Johan Mostert IV is an executive, the Kerus Go Amogela Orphan Care Center now boasts a new computer lab with six laptop computers and a server in the Kerus Academic Enrichment Center. Even though the South African curriculum
Many of us have fond memories of receiving our first Bible; we treasure the inscription by our parents, grandparents or that special adult in our lives. Kerus Advisory Board member, Kimberly Hobbs, remembered that feeling and wanted to give that special gift to the children she loves at the orphan care center and has visited
The great coach Lou Holtz once said, “Nothing on this earth is standing still. It’s either growing or it’s dying. No matter if it’s a tree or a human being.” When you plant a tree, you are adding beauty, oxygen and habitat to the world; you are planting hope for the future. Character
One very special population in the Kerus family that holds our utmost respect, appreciation and support is the incredible grannies who have taken up the mantel of raising the next generation. These dedicated and exhausted women are the pillars that support the lives of the children and ultimately the community of Soshanguve. The
An enthusiastic group of pastors and youth workers, principals and school district officials joined us in Soshanguve for an introduction to the It Takes Courage! Youth Curriculum, our character-based life skills education program focusing on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Using the end of their January vacation time, everyone gathered to be inspired and motivated to
It Takes Courage! has been Kerus’ flagship educational program for over 15 years. Over a million youth have been exposed to this character-based life skills and HIV/AIDS prevention curriculum on the continent of Africa. In January we held our third It Takes Courage! training conference in Soshanguve, where over 60 school principals and teachers have gone through
