SafePlace A project of Genesis

T H E N O RW EG IA N S E TT LE R S C H U R C H C O MMU N I T Y O U T R EA C H P R O G R A MME

Trust Number : IT1550/02 PBO Number : 930000242 NPO Number: 115 -706

28th of October 2019 Dear Sir or Madam The Genesis Trust is an outreach ministry of the Norwegian Settlers Church located in Port Shepstone in KwaZulu-Natal in the Republic of South Africa. Our vision is to take the church outside its walls by serving our communities holistically, meeting physical, social, and spiritual needs associated with HIV/AIDS, poverty and other social issues. Bringing meaningful change to the spiritual, social and economic climate in our communities. The Genesis Trust is comprised of local business men and women committed to the sustainability and accountability of all Genesis projects. Several diverse projects fall under the umbrella of The Genesis Trust. While vastly different in their approaches, each individual project has the common goal of empowering local members of our community, so that they can in turn, positively impact their homes, community and nation. Although Genesis is a registered trust with its own books, it falls under the covering of the Norwegian Settlers Church (NSC). The bulk of the donors, specifically international churches, have come on board through a relationship with NSC. NSC does not derive any financial benefit from this relationship, as 100% of the monies donated are utilised to fulfill the mission of the Genesis Trust. Many of these partnerships go beyond financial assistance and extend to regular visits from volunteer teams and individuals. These partnerships support the work done by NSC, the Genesis Trust and the surrounding community. At present there are 15 ministries and projects that fall under the financial governance of the trustees of the Genesis Trust. Of these the Genesis Care Centre is the largest. Operational managers exercise oversight and control of the ministries and projects and report to the trustees on a monthly basis. There are 133 employees of whom 117 are permanent staff members. Sixteen relief workers are employed to attenuate the pressure that comes with staff members being ill or on leave. The salary bill for July 2019 is over R700 000. A number of overseas volunteers serve from time to time without remuneration at several of the ministries. The latest ministry that has been developed by the Trust is the Safe House Project. The Genesis Trust have established three of a planned six secure places to which a vulnerable child or woman flees in order to be safe from an immediate domestic violent or sexual threat. To this end converted container units have been installed at each identified site which serves as a ‘Safe Place’. A tall pole with a flashing light erected at these sites alert people of the existence and locality of a Safe Place. These Safe Place units are so located at crime hot spots that no child or woman is further than a kilometre away from one. Such places are equipped with security monitoring and camera surveillance 24 hours a day. Once the woman or child in need of protection has been secured in the Safe Place, the South African Police Service is alerted whereafter the protected person is conveyed to the police station, hospital or alternative accommodation.

Postal & Street Address:

P O Box 1099

Port Shepstone 4240

KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Lot 17, Izotsha Road, Marburg, Port Shepstone

KwaZulu Natal

Telephone Number: +27(0)396854951

Fax No: +27(0)396854104

www.genesishope.co.za

Where deemed necessary, the Department of Social Services is alerted for intervention by the social worker on duty at the Safe Place. Wolf Security provides a security guard response team, who have been specially trained to deal with such situations.

The Safe Places have developed and extended into Safe Play havens where unattended children from the surrounding area can gather under supervision of volunteer workers who assist them with homework and protect them from the negative influences that obtain in the streets.

One of the biggest and most inspiring results of the SafePlay is the “Genesis Wave of Hope”. An absolutely inspiring and mentor, Mr. Philani Sikobi, an orphan himself, works alongside SafePlace in the SafePlay and afterschool program. His incredible manner with these vulnerable children is awe-inspiring. Mr. Sikobi, a qualified lifeguard and surf instructor, has been coaching surfing for over 10 years now and was selected four times as a coach for the Southern KZN Team and in 2012, for the South African Development Team. In 2011, five of his surfers qualified for the S-KZN Team and travelled to Port Elizabeth for the SA Grom Games and continues with this each and every year. From starting off with 30 little kids desperately wanting to escape their daily horrors at home and experience what joy surfing can bring them, it has now grown to over 60 kids and there is a long waiting list. What with having no transport to the beaches, these kids and Mr. Sikobi walk between 20-24km every weekend without a fail to surf, wind or rain or shine and waering nothing other than the few rags they possess and not to mention a towel or warm clothing in winter! Mr. Sikobi wants to change lives through the gift of surfing – not to make world-champion surfers, but world-changing young men!

Having regard to the above, the Trust’s biggest impact over the past three years has been to serve the poor and vulnerable in the greater Port Shepstone area and to do so through all the ministries. Our organization enjoys the trust and confidence of the surrounding communities and has become synonymous with a helping hand and with care. We expect to touch more lives in our communities and to promote more meaningful relationships with neglected communities in the years to come. Communities who believe that others care about them are generally less inclined to riot and wreak havoc over issues with the Municipalities. We hope to, through our Safe Place and Safe Play ministries, give greater protection to young children and women in our communities.

We keep statistics and reports on all matters dealt with and on a monthly basis evaluate results. Our workers follow

up on basis and monitor progress. We are in constant touch with the SA Police Service and government departments

and receive feedback on what is being achieved.

It is appreciated and understood that any potential benefactor or sponsor would want to, before committing him or

herself to a donation of any kind to a public benefit organization, be assured that the donation would be responsibly

dealt with by the recipient in the sense that it would reach the intended beneficiaries and ultimately be fully

accounted for. This is something that the Genesis Trust prides itself on. Every cent of a donation is accounted for by

us by means of a modern and reliable accounting system operated by persons whose integrity is beyond doubt. The

accounts are audited by a prominent firm of auditors every year. Our books are open to donors’ scrutiny at any time!

I thank you in advance for taking the time to review and consider our polite request.

Yours faithfully

Mrs Joléne Bester- Vujević GENESIS CENTRE Sustainability Projects Coordinator (+27) 63 7617630 jolene@genesiscentre.co.za

Contents

1. The SafePlace Concept

2. History & Vision of the Genesis Trust

3. The Partners & Stakeholders

4. SafePlace Project Operational team

5. Research & Statistics

6. What is a SafePlace facility

7. Phase 1

8. Current phases: Phases 2 & 3 (SafePlay)

9. SafePlay – Wave of Hope (Genesis Surf Academy)

10. Financials

11. Operational Costs

12. Project Usage Rate

13. Banking details

14. Additional Fund-Raising Activities

15. Supporting documents

The SafePlace Concept

SafePlace, a project under the Genesis Trust, has been established to address the plight of injustice, particularly

relating to “at-risk” women and children, in the neighbouring communities. The area of focus is in the Lower South

Coast, particularly in the inland communities in the Port Shepstone region.

SafePlace is a ‘run-to’ facility located in close proximity to the community, aimed at facilitating a place of refuge that

people who under threat of, or have been subject to an act of violence, can secure transitional safety.

Port Shepstone is located on the lower south coast area of the KwaZulu Natal

province. The district it falls under is the UGU district and directly under the

Ray Nkonyeni Municipality. The area was known to be one the highest HIV

and Aids infected and affected regions in South Africa. Back in 2004, the

Genesis Trust was formed to facilitate change in some of the many

diverse challenges the surrounding communities faced.

There are very limited statistics available on violent crimes against

women and children in South Africa and the internet is littered with

claims on various classifications of violence, many which cannot be

substantiated. South Africa is notorious for its high level of rape, but the

true scale to which the problem extends is unknown. SAPS statistics only

reflect reported proven incidents of rape.

An Institute for Security Studies report states “policing is only part of the

solution. Most violence takes place between people who know each other or live

in the same communities, and there is little the police can do about this until the crime has already been

committed.”

Given the sometimes-limited resources the police have available to them, many incidents of violent crime go

unreported and unattended. In instances, families will seek to resolve violent crime within the community between

themselves, seeking financial compensation from the perpetrator rather than legal justice and physical and

emotional support for the victim. In such instances, the trauma suffered by the victim goes unattended.

Although largely seen as the responsibility of the police, acts of violence need involvement from members of

communities as the scale of the problem isn’t isolated to police reported incidents. ‘It is important to understand

that violence – whether it’s murder, rape or assault – is not something that the police can prevent or reduce on their

own,’ – Gareth Newham, head of Governance, Crime and Justice Division at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS).

SafePlace recognizes the need to start doing things differently in order to facilitate addressing the injustice issues to

at risk women, youth and children in particular. It aims to compliment the legal and conciliatory process by providing

a mechanism for at-risk community members to escape threatening situations.

SafePlace

Our women and future generation need to be protected and kept safe from imminent or future harm, resulting from

alcohol, drugs, and gang related incidents.

The objective of the SafePlace run-to facilities is to be in close proximity to communities (within 1 kilometer) to

facilitate victims having a place to escape to and expeditiously uplifted to the appropriate location where their needs

will be attended to.

Genesis is working in conjunction with the local police and social services to provide this much needed service in our

neighbouring communities.

The SafePlace facility successfully implemented outside Hlanganani School in Bhoboyi.

The SafePlace facility successfully implemented outside Merlewood Secondary School in Mkholombe.

History and Vision of the Genesis Trust

Legal entity The Genesis Trust / No 1550/02

Trading name SafePlace

NPO Number 115-706NPO (PBO No. 9300002422)

Physical address Lot 17 Izotsha Rd, Marburg, Port Shepstone, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

Postal address PO Box 1099, Port Shepstone, 4240

Auditors Buhr, Parry Inc

Financial year end 28 February

Vat registration 4870248566

The Genesis Trust is a non-profit, Public Benefit Organization whose mission is to holistically serve the people of the

UGU district area by meeting physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs associated with HIV/AIDS, poverty

and other social issues.

The Genesis Trust has a long established relationship with the local communities of Port Shepstone and have served

in this community out of need to address relevant issues:

52% of the people living in the communities we serve are unemployed or living without a steady income.

Low levels of education, and high health risks. (HIV/AIDS rate of 40% HIV/AIDS infection high levels of TB)

44% of the population is under the age of 20. The large concentration of youth putting pressure on health

and education resources and there are few organized recreational activities.

High levels of crime and substance abuse among young people.

Through operational excellence the Genesis Trust has built up extensive experience and trust in the community

involvement and developed many value-add programs. This holistic approach to providing solutions to some of the

community’s diverse challenges has proven to be beneficial to both the community and individuals within it.

The Board of Trustees has diverse membership and the trustees are elected both on their intellectual capacity and

their heart for the community. Leaders manage each of the programs with a passion for serving the communities

within the scope of activities they offer.

There are also many individuals that volunteer their services including, doctors, attorneys, occupational therapists,

physiotherapists, agricultural consultants, businessmen and many other professionals who work with Genesis to

meet the increasing needs in the surrounding communities and beyond.

The Genesis Trustees focus on creating value through unique and superior program modeling that is then supported

by operational excellence to ensure that not only is the anticipated future value met, but also built-to-last

sustainable objectives are achieved.

Over the past 10 years the trust has successfully maintained its programs under difficult market conditions, showing

they have the required community awareness, program knowledge and business acumen to continue serving the

area into the future.

Over time Genesis has developed operational management systems that allow programs to be managed very

effectively on a principle of relevant community needs and fact-based information. These systems and the

underlying methodology include a sustainable business approach to meeting financial needs and the integration of

potential partners who are able to both benefit and contribute through their participation in the programs.

Genesis Trust Tel: +27 39 685 7786

Trust Registration IT1550/2002 (registered: 19.11.2002)

NPO Registration 115-706 (registered: 04.02.2013)

PBO Registration 930000242 (registered: 01.01.2005)

SARS VAT Registration 4870248566

Jonathan Downham Tel: +27 79 035 8385

Email: safeplace@genesiscentre.za.org

Lynn Brackley Tel: +27 82 465 9733

Email: lynn@genesiscentre.co.za

The Partners & Stakeholders

The Implementation of the SafePlace vision required that several interested parties be consulted. Such a project has

a strong alignment to the prerogatives of the SAPS, other government departments and social and welfare NPO’s

concerned with the community social issues.

Following much consultation, the following partners and stakeholders have indicated that they are fully supportive

and will be involved in the project.

Genesis Trust

The vision for the SafePlace Project was birthed in Genesis. As the lead organization, Genesis will look to engage with

key partners, solicit their support, design and implement the strategy and also be accountable for the performance

of the program.

SAPS

SAPS is willing to offer assistance where it can. As it stands they cannot offer financial assistance or staff as they are

already under staffed. The assistance will be offered in the form of upliftment of a victim to take them where they

need to go.

Security Services

Security Response Service Provider - In the cells (group of SafePlace units in a community) there would need to be

trained security personnel within close proximity of each SafePlace unit to respond to security needs. This role will

be fulfilled by armed response service providers currently servicing the area of the SafePlace cell. A dedicated

response vehicle will be stationed at one of the units and patrol to each unit in the cell during the course of a shift.

Child Welfare

Child Welfare has offered their full support in everything that they can provide when children are the victim of these

crimes.

Unfortunately, the Department of Social Development is limited in the availability of resources and is not able to

support the project by way of making resources available. Hence, the approach to community business to assist in

supporting SafePlace as a non-profit enterprise. The project currently functions without the resource support of the

Department of Social Development, but has received its endorsement.

It is anticipated that several other stakeholders will join the team as the project progresses and gains momentum.

Similarly, the funders and sponsors of the project are also counted as key partners to who the project leaders will be

accountable.

Commitment by Role Players

Discussions with the relevant stakeholders have taken place. A protocol document (MoU) is currently being

established that will be signed as a commitment to cooperation between departments including Child Welfare, SAPS,

Local Department of Justice, TCC unit and Department of Social Development.

The Safeplace Management reports directly to the Genesis Trustees and the books and finances are meticulously

managed by the Genesis Trust. No finances are managed outside of the finance office of Genesis. Genesis has what

might be one of the highest levels of book keeping and management systems, they have to be in order to maintain

their funding from government. They are regularly audited. They are also the highest level on the BEE system and

have been awarded for it.

SafePlace is committed to working with the traditional leadership in the respective traditional areas. As the place of

initial establishment is in the KwaNdwalane area, Inkosi Sazi Ndwalane has been consulted and he has welcomed the

project.

SafePlace Project Operational Team

Current Management Structure

Name Title

Jonathan Downham Program Manager

Lwandiso Dlokweni Community Liason and Youth Leader

Gary Brackley Program Consultant

Colin Steyn Fund Raising Consultant and Mentor

Grant Maher Security Consultant

Johann Bester Legal Consultant

Lynn Brackley Start-Up Project Manager

Program Manager, Jonathan Downham, has a passion for the community and for people. He has experience

in entrepreneurship and is business minded. He has set up the first SafePlace unit, and is currently preparing

the second unit.

Lwandiso Dlokweni is a youth leader and community pastor at Norwegian Settlers Church, working closely

with Genesis Trust and their youth programmes. He knows the area and people well, and has been involved

in the concept and planning for the SafePlace project.

Gary Brackley has had extensive experience as a director and as a member of executive management teams

over the past 27 years. Gary has previously served on the Genesis Trust and has been actively involved in

Genesis projects for the past 12 years, assisting with management and administration requirements.

Colin Steyn is assisting with fund raising and mentorship. Grant Maher is a partner and director of wolf

Security. He has had 30 years of experience in the security industry and prior to that served in the Riot Unit

for the SANDF.

Johann Bester was the Regional Magistrate in Port Shepstone, and also the current Chairman of the Genesis

Trust.

Lynn Brackley has been employed at Genesis since 2009. Prior to joining Genesis, Lynn was appointed

project manager at the Esayidi FET College to manage the Department of Education’s “National

Recapitalization Project”, to build new, and improved existing facilities at their 5 campuses in the UGU

district. Lyn was the initial program manager for Genesis’ Youth Programs, before moving into her role as the

International Volunteer and Teams Coordinator.

The organizational structure of the program is as follows:

PROGRAM

MANAGER

GENESIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

GENESIS EXECUTIVE

PROJECT

MANAGEMENT

SECURITY

CONSULTANT

LEGAL CONSULTANT

PROGRAM

CONSULTANT

MEDICAL FORENSIC

CONSULTANT

A woman or child is raped every 26 seconds in South Africa.

Children are the victims of 41% of all rapes reported in South Africa.

It is reported that 9% of reported rape victims are those of 9 years old or younger.

One third of child rape cases are committed by a family member.

In the past 3 years more than 2600 children have been murdered.

It is reported that a husband or boyfriend kills a woman every 6 hours in South Africa.

KZN Statistics: (Source: CrimestatsSA. Data extracted at the end of October 2018)

As can be seen in the statistics above, the Port Shepstone area ranks very high on the sexual offences statistics in the

province. It is this high prevalence of such crimes that make the SafePlace a very important response to these

criminal activities.

Research & Statistics

2010/2011

Port Shepstone

Financial years (2008-2009 to 2017-2018) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 8

CRIME CATEGORY 2008/2009 2009/2010 2010/2011 2011/2012 2012/2013 2013/2014 2014/2015 2015/2016 2016/2017 2017/2018 Case Diff % Change

Murder 55 35 50 49 48 45 58 51 33 49 16 48.5%

Sexual Offences 197 137 137 143 129 110 85 86 91 75 -16 -17.6%

Attempted murder 30 44 51 62 84 84 54 43 42 32 -10 -23.8%

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm 391 421 414 380 332 298 249 278 271 287 16 5.9%

Common assault 549 578 511 468 381 410 322 356 334 337 3 0.9%

Common robbery 126 121 96 103 94 126 87 104 82 93 11 13.4%

Robbery with aggravating circumstances 189 180 184 208 238 217 224 204 174 200 26 14.9%

Total Contact Crimes ( Crimes Against The Person) 1,537 1,516 1,443 1,413 1,306 1,290 1,079 1,122 1,027 1,073 46 4.5%

Rape 98 90 91 115 106 81 69 70 68 57 -11 -16.2%

Sexual Assault 12 19 16 19 16 19 11 11 17 11 -6 -35.3%

Attempted Sexual Offences 6 6 6 6 3 4 3 3 3 5 2 66.7%

Contact Sexual Offences 81 22 24 3 4 6 2 2 3 2 -1 -33.3%

Total Sexual Offences 197 137 137 143 129 110 85 86 91 75 -16 -17.6%

Carjacking 4 8 4 2 3 0 4 9 11 7 -4 -36.4%

Robbery at residential premises 22 26 23 37 43 30 30 28 24 32 8 33.3%

Robbery at non-residential premises 19 19 17 20 30 33 29 33 24 41 17 70.8%

Robbery of cash in transit 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cases

Bank robbery 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cases

Truck hijacking 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.0%

Arson 8 9 9 9 3 6 7 3 6 3 -3 -50.0%

Malicious damage to property 158 178 168 178 163 113 116 86 80 110 30 37.5%

Total Contact-Related Crimes 166 187 177 187 166 119 123 89 86 113 27 31.4%

Burglary at non-residential premises 192 181 189 210 203 218 182 256 201 160 -41 -20.4%

Burglary at residential premises 496 544 635 692 690 713 717 681 602 602 0 0.0%

Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle 66 71 57 50 64 107 74 36 67 62 -5 -7.5%

Theft out of or from motor vehicle 159 249 291 299 250 322 212 186 161 213 52 32.3%

Stock-theft 2 1 5 5 2 3 8 4 8 8 0 0.0%

Total Property-Related Crimes 915 1,046 1,177 1,256 1,209 1,363 1,193 1,163 1,039 1,045 6 0.6%

All theft not mentioned elsewhere 718 612 654 660 648 616 654 563 488 569 81 16.6%

Commercial crime 698 323 357 303 316 309 254 281 331 387 56 16.9%

Shoplifting 410 348 292 287 396 480 334 322 261 258 -3 -1.1%

Total Other Serious Crimes 1,826 1,283 1,303 1,250 1,360 1,405 1,242 1,166 1,080 1,214 134 12.4%

Total 17 Community Reported Serious Crimes 4,444 4,032 4,100 4,106 4,041 4,177 3,637 3,540 3,232 3,445 213 6.6%

Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition 29 53 39 43 28 28 41 42 29 26 -3 -10.3%

Drug-related crime 168 266 329 417 906 493 578 393 537 605 68 12.7%

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs 353 249 340 379 164 145 188 195 235 283 48 20.4%

Sexual Offences detected as a result of police action 0 0 0 42 89 346 443 547 669 732 63 9.4%

Total Crime Detected As A Result Of Police Action 550 568 708 881 1,187 1,012 1,250 1,177 1,470 1,646 176 12.0%

CRIME DETECTED AS A RESULT OF POLICE ACTION

CONTACT CRIMES ( CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON)

Total Sexual Offences

SOME SUBCATEGORIES OF AGGRAVATED ROBBERY

CONTACT-RELATED CRIMES

PROPERTY-RELATED CRIMES

OTHER SERIOUS CRIMES

Port Shepstone Statistics (Source of Statistics: South African Police Services)

What is a SafePlace Facility?

Mode of Operation

Model 1 - SafePlace Run-To Facilities

The SafePlace run-to facilities are secure units, strategically placed outside schools in the community.

The facility units are converted shipping containers with safe lock-up facility for victims and are manned by specially

trained security personnel. Each facility is monitored by audio/visual technology and is kept under surveillance. Each

unit is identifiable at night by a red flashing light mounted on a 15m high post with a windsock for visibility during

daylight hours.

At-risk women, children and youth will be able to run to the facility and be held in transition in a lock-up room until

such time they are safely transported either by the police or armed response security service to the relevant facility

for their needs to be attended to.

In some instances, companies have sponsored prefabricated units which have been customized to meet the

standards and requirements of a SafePlace facility. While various different structures may be suitable as SafePlace

facilities, it is preferred that sponsors provide structures that are portable. This will facilitate it being moved to other

locations as and when the need arises.

The cell shall offer the following additional facilities at a later stage:

Counselling facility during and after school hours

SafePlay facility for children (where adjacent land is available).

Post-Traumatic Stress related follow-up process to those requesting.

Counselling Facility – As stated previously, the SafePlace units are being strategically placed at schools. This provide

opportunity for school children and youth to be able to speak to a trained counsellor about a wide variety of issues

they may be experiencing.

SafePlay Facility – An extension of the SafePlace facilities would be a fenced area adjacent to the unit that would be

suitable for use as a children’s play park after school hours for a limited number of hours. As the SafePlay facilities are

adjacent to the SafePlace units, these can be monitored by the security guards monitoring the facility.

PTS Follow-Up – Trained counsellors will be available to conduct follow-up family visits, to assist victims and their

families with issues relating to post traumatic stress and reconciliation where requested.

Data Capture Centre – SafePlace will establish a data capture centre where all data relating to reported incidents will

be captured into a central program for analysis of trends relating to the types of incidents reported, victim age analysis,

gender analysis, area analysis, etc.

Model 2 - Community Premises SafePlace Facilities

The second model is to establish SafePlace community premises to be manned by community members. The facilities

will be community homes or a suitable building, within or close to hotspot areas serviced by community members

(preferably married couples) who have a heart for the project’s cause.

The community homes will be secured and monitored in the same manner as the run-to facilities and are intended to

offer the same services as the container units.

It is intended that as a result of the SafePlace run-to container facilities located at the schools, interest from

community members may result in suitable community premises being a replacement for the container units, which

will then be available for relocation to an area in need.

SafePlace Locations

First Location – Hlanganani

Locations of the First CELL:– 1) Hlanganani, 2) Marburg, 3) Bhobhoyi, 4) Mhkolombe and 5) Murchison sites.

Proposed cell site-expansion 2019 along the Kwazulu-Natal South Coast

Phase1

SafePlace Unit 1 – The first unit was established at Hlanganani Primary School to serve the Bhoboyi

community at the beginning of 2019.

SafePlace Unit 2 – The second unit was established at Merlewood Primary School in March 2019, serving the

Merlewood/Marburg communities.

SafePlace Unit 3 – The third unit was established at Merlewood Secondary School in June 2019, serving the

Mkholombe community.

SafePlace Unit 4 – The fourth unit was established at Nobamba High School in August 2019, serving the

Bhobhoyi community.

SafePlace Unit 5 – The fifth unit is currently being established at Murchison and will be operational by

November 2019.

Current: Phase 2 & 3

At current, we are offering afterschool assistance with homework on a “walk-in” basis. Children are welcome at all times to visit us and obtain assistance when having trouble with school or homework. We have recognized that here too there is a dire need for afterschool assistance especially under safe and secure environments where the children are able to obtain assistance and help further their vital basic education. As we are wanting to implement our SafePlay and Afterschool assistance at each established unit, it is vital that we receive funding in order to do this. In collaboration with the NGO School In A Box, we would be able to set up afterschool learning centres. The way in which School in A Box functions, is that it allows learners access to lessons and apps they otherwise could not afford through affordable tablet-based academic support. `Plug & Play` design makes operation simple, scalable and affordable – and completely offline! School in A Box does not require a permanent internet connection and can stream videos offline. It is interactive and self-paced and Facilitators require minimal subject knowledge, while learners are coached to achieve mastery. At present we feel that we are able to train our very capable current on-site staff in the area of School in A Box. On the other hand, if we are successfully able to implement School in A Box into our SafePlay Afterschool program, we would ideally like to employ further personnel in order to assist us in keeping this vital and essential program up and successfully running! We are most proud to say that our first implementation of the “School in a Box” has begun at our Hlanganani Unit and already on day one, more than 60 children joined in this new and exciting world of learning!

Having regard to the significant growth of and the evident potential that the SafePlay ministry has for the protection and mentoring of vulnerable children under the auspices of the greater project /ministry called SafePlace, the role of the SafePlay coordinators has become critical to the success of our outreach into the various communities where we have placed SafePlace units.

SafePlay – Wave of Hope (Genesis Surf Academy)

The coordinators are persons of good repute in the community and we have identified them as both leaders and mentors to the children of the communities where the SafePlace units function. The fact that we are empowering locals as leaders who may be able to continue in that role in their communities and we are not seen to be “importing” people from outside the area, serves to gain the trust and confidence of that community. Their mentoring role in the SafePlay context operates on a more sustainable one on one level and it builds a tangible relationship with the community and which the community would perceive to be for their benefit. It allows us access to the families and their homes. Once a relationship has been established, the SafePlay coordinators endeavour to raise the next generation of leaders within the very socially dysfunctional communities which we wish to uplift. We believe we can do this by investing in, training and enthusing potential leaders.

Already a most awe-inspiring and beautifully “raw” implementation of our SafePlay is through a young and highly talented surfer called Philani Sikobi. Philani Sikobi has been coaching surfing for more than 10 years now. A qualified lifeguard and surf instructor, Philani Sikobi plays a vital role in our SafePlace / SafePlace program with his amazing passion for helping vulnerable young children. A brilliant mentor and leader, he disciples these children in his gentle manner through surfing. Philani Sikobi grew up in Gcilima, a community near Trafalgar on the KZN South Coast. He and his twin brother were the eldest out of a family of 8 children and as a young boy he used to accompany his mother and father to the beach as they were municipal cleaners there. He had never seen the ocean before and despite not being able to swim, he was entranced by the raw beauty of it and its power. When he was 10 years old, his father found a broken board that had been discarded and encouraged Philani to learn how to swim and surf with it whilst he waited for his parents to finish working. He used to sit on his board and longingly watch the surfers, not knowing where to begin. But to him, just having a board under his arm and seeing people look admiringly at this young boy with a surfboard, made him feel so proud. A young surfer has observed him for several weeks and offered to fix his board for him and teach him how to surf! Philani soon started surfing in competitions and dreamed of being the first black African surfer to surf at SA Champs. In 1999, tragedy struck as his mother tragically passed away after being severely burned in a fire at their home. When his father died a few years later, Philani sadly had to drop out of school to support his family and tragically found himself living on the streets. During this time, he was influenced by alcohol and find himself living without hope for his family or for himself. His dream and all possibilities of surfing perished.

When Philani met a Pastor who helped him get back on his feet and turn his life around, he realized that there was indeed hope again for surfing. He completed his schooling, trained as a life guard and began earning a decent income. He noticed many vulnerable young children at the beach, whose stories were frighteningly close to his tragic story. He used hiw own income to purchase 3 used surfboards and brought 5 young boys from his community to the beach. Suddenly, Philani had 30 boys each week, desperate to learn to swim and surf. He earned his qualifications as a surf instructor and partnered with the Southern KZN Surf Association. In 2011, five of his surfers qualified for the S-KZN Team and travelled to Port Elizabeth to thee renowned Grom Games. From there, he continued to coach, travelling to many tournaments and competitions around South Africa and gaining support from local and international surf communities. In 2017, Philani decided to move up the coast and to start the Genesis Surf Academy – Wave of Hope full-time whilst being trained and supported by the Genesis Trust Youth Leadership and SafePlace Project. “Surfing is my passion and a powerful tool to connect with young people and give them hope” – Philani Sikobi

With the Genesis Surf Academy - Wave of Hope of 32 boys originally (now more than 60 at present and a long waiting list!), Philani as a surf coach, is able to not only find talented young surfers, but is also changing the lives of these vulnerable children as an incredible mentor and life coach. Surfing not only provides opportunities to travel and meet inspiring people, bit is also a tool to teach them life skills, to encourage homework and support them and their families. These youngsters are all a part of the Norwegian Settlers Church and Youth Programs in Port Shepstone and the surrounding Ugu District and they have all become a close-knit family.

Philani wants to change the lives through the gift of surfing – not to make world champion surfers – but world-changing young men and women.

Phase 3 This will be to reproduce the “Cell’s” into the neighbouring catchment areas, and then further afield.

Financials

Phase 1: Funding Secured for Establishment

Phase 1 – Initial Cost (2 Units):

Amount

Container Unit R 52,000

Container Upgrade R 40,000

Security System R 22,000

Earthworks, Fencing & Gates R 22,000

Branding R 4,000

Set up supervision R 20,000

R 160,000

Funding Received:

Amount

Funding Received from Norway R 61,700

Funding received from Nedbank R 20,000

Funding received from private donor R 20,588

Funding received from Highland Mortgages, U.S.A.

R212,520

Funding received from Lake Pointe, U.S.A.

R 620,000

Funding received from Lions Club R 45,000

Funding from Growthpoint Properties R500,000

Funding Committed by Rotary R 45,000

TOTAL RECEIVED/COMMITTED R 1 ,524,808

Funding Required – Establishment Costs per Unit

Units planned for phase 1: 5

Funding Required: R350 000

Planned establishment period: Year 2019

Amount

Container Unit R 26,000

Container Upgrade R 20,000

Security System R 11,000

Earthworks, Fencing & Gates R 11,000

Branding R 2,000

Cost of establishing 1 unit R 70,000

Funding Required – Operational Costs per Unit

Funding Required – Establishment of SafePlay Afterschool

Amount

Security services incl. security guard (20x24hr shifts), armed response team, 24/7 security cover alarm system

R9.500,00

Maintenance R300,00

Social worker R5.500,00

Water / Electricity R400,00

SafePlay Coordinator / materials R4.500,00

Office goods (stationery, unit essentials)

R500,00

Telephone costs R400,00

Transport R400,00

Operational costs of 1 unit per month R21.500,00

School in a Box Setup per Unit Amount

15 Lenovo 7” tablets

Covers & screen guards

Router

Charging briefcase

Raspberry Pi

Monthly reports

Solar panel (50 Watt x 4, total 200W; Regulator 20 amps; 105 amp deep cycle battery)

Cost of establishing 1 unit R 49 200

Funding or items required – SafePlay Wave of Hope

Funding Required – Establishment of SafePlay Playgrounds

Playground Setup per Unit Amount

Educational boot camp Jungle gym R10.000,00

Swings R2.500,00

Seesaws R2.500,00

Slides R5.000,00

Fencing R5.000,00

Cost of establishing 1 unit R25.000,00

SafePlay - Wave of Hope Amount

Surfing gear (boards) 30

Back packs 60-70

Leashes 60-70

Warm jackets / cardigans 60-70

Wetsuits 60-70

Surf wax 200

Fuel costs R400,00 p.m.

Transport vehicle SafePlay Coordinator / Surf Coach

1-2 R5.000,00 p.m.

Operational Costs

SafePlace Expenditure Projections

EXPENDITURE 85 320,00R 85 320,00R 83 320,00R 83 320,00R 83 320,00R 83 320,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 110 720,00R 1 168 240,00R

No of Units: 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2

FIXED COSTS 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 27 320,00R 30 120,00R 30 120,00R 32 120,00R 32 120,00R 32 120,00R 32 120,00R 352 640,00R

Accounting and Audit Fees -R

Admin & Secretarial Fees 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 4 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 5 000,00R 54 000,00R

Bank Charges 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 4 800,00R

Insurance 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 2 400,00R 21 600,00R

Internet Charges 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 350,00R 4 200,00R

Licenses 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 120,00R 1 440,00R

Safety and Security 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 22 000,00R 22 000,00R 22 000,00R 22 000,00R 248 000,00R

Telephone & Fax 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 650,00R 7 800,00R

Electricity & Water 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 600,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 1 200,00R 10 800,00R

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EMPLOYMENT COSTS 43 000,00R 43 000,00R 41 000,00R 41 000,00R 41 000,00R 41 000,00R 63 000,00R 63 000,00R 61 000,00R 61 000,00R 61 000,00R 61 000,00R 620 000,00R

Overtime Wages -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R -R

Training 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 8 000,00R

Travel Reimbursement 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 12 000,00R

Allowances (Counsellors) 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 40 000,00R 360 000,00R

Salaries 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 20 000,00R 240 000,00R

Employee Welfare -R

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VARIABLE COSTS 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 15 000,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 17 600,00R 195 600,00R

Cleaning & Sanitation 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 7 200,00R

Computer Expenses 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 4 800,00R

Consumables 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 3 600,00R

Legal Fees 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 8 000,00R 96 000,00R

Maintenance & Repairs 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 2 000,00R 18 000,00R

Medical Expenses 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 7 200,00R

Motor Vehicle Expenses 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 3 000,00R 36 000,00R

Operating Supplies 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 800,00R 7 200,00R

Printing & Stationery 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 200,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 400,00R 3 600,00R

Travel, Accommodation & Entertainment 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 1 000,00R 12 000,00R

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Notes

Budget set at High Level cost structure.

Budget for set up year - 1st six month period @ 2 units operating loss, 2nd six month period @ 4 units (1 Cell) operating surplus.

Counselling Allowance includes 2 Counsellors per unit (4days on/ 4 days off)

Project Usage Rate

Sensitising the public to use SafePlace

While there is a definite role for the SafePlace project, its usage and ultimately the positive impact that it

will have in the community is largely dependent on the awareness that the principals and partners can raise

around the project.

The project will therefore need to embark on a strong awareness campaign and use schools and other

institutions as places where they can create this awareness.

As it stands, Genesis is highly regarded in the local communities with their many projects. It is easily

recognized and trusted by people.

The project started at the beginning of 2019.

They predict a large number to use the facilities at different days and times. The prediction is based on the

stats by SAPS where certain days and times seem to be hotspots for these crimes in different areas.

It is anticipated that the usage of SafePlace will grow as awareness.

Extrapolating from the data given earlier, a 10% usage on reported crimes relevant to the rural areas that

the project is targeting will result in the SafePlace being used between 200 – 350 in a year. However, this

is just on reported crimes. As it is estimated that unreported crimes are much higher than those reported,

we can use that projection as a guideline on how the project can be used.

Ultimately, the project philosophy is that even one life saved is worth the effort. It is expected, though, that

many more will be saved and assisted to ultimately bring stability and strength to the local communities.

Banking details

The Genesis Trust Bank Account

SAFEPLACE

Bank Name: Nedbank Limited

Branch code: B165-KZN Inland

Swift code: NEDSZAJJ

Account number: 1180191048

South African Banks do not participate in the IBAN system as this is for

the European Union and a few bordering countries. South Africa uses

the SWIFT/BIC + Branch Code + Account Number to make international

Wire Transfers.

Additional Fund-Raising Activities

As the Genesis Trust plans to continuously expand the SafePlace Project, plans are in progress to visit

potential international funders, and positive responses have already been received from USA and

Norwegian donors who recently visited the project.

Although SafePlace envisages the project expanding into other areas, it’s wish is to see local businesses

establishing their footprint in surrounding communities by supporting the program, and in doing so

demonstrate their commitment to community social responsibility.

Applications were made to the Department of Social Development, and other local corporates when the

first two units became operational, and since the third unit was under construction.

It is hoped that the fund raising initiatives of the Genesis Trust will result in funds becoming available in the

second quarter of 2019. The project principals look forward to the funding support from the private sector

and international donors which will facilitate the projects further progress.

Report compiled by Sustainability Projects Coordinator Mrs Joléne Bester-Vujević