Centenary - 30/10/2005
The Durban Children’s Homes celebrates it’s Centenary this year. A Celebratory function has been planned for the 29.10.05. Sponsorship from the South African Port Operations has enabled us to provide a fun filled day for 400 people. Guests include representation from the Mayor’s office, the children, youth and their families in our care at present, present and past committee members, ex-residents of our residential programme, funders, community members and suppliers.

Renovations - 30/10/2005
The extensive renovations to our 5 main buildings is nearing completion. These renovations have been made possible by a substantial grant from the National Lottery. The grant has enabled us to paint all 5 buildings, replace rotten timbers, attend to electrical and plumbing concerns and see to roof leaks. The buildings range in age from 89 years to 55 years. This project will extend the life of these building and hence the life of our programmes.

Residential Programme - 30/10/2005
Our Residential Programme is preparing to disengage with 20 children and young people who will be reunited with their families at the end of the year. This amounts to one third of our youth. The Siyakhula Substance Abuse Centre will have 8 young people graduating from the programme in December this year. We have sadly lost 2 staff members and one child this year through illness.

Annual Christmas Party - 30/10/2005
Our annual Christmas Party held for all the children and youth in our care takes place on the 22 November. This event, which has been sponsored by the catering company Fedics over the past 10 years, is of course the highlight for the children and youths year.