PORT ST JOHNS YOUTH MINISTRY

Solomon Bam who was born in Gqubeni, Port St Johns, has returned to follow a deep yearning to make a real difference in peoples lives and in particular the youth. Solomon recognised the severe lack of ‘life skills’ teaching in schools and very poor support for the youth outside the classroom. The youth project aims to reduce drug and alcohol abuse, academic failure and early sexual activities in youth. Weekly counseling sessions with students at risk and monthly visits or phone calls to parents to report progress at school are core to this initiative. Having spent time with Solomon and other committed community members we were confronted with the huge community need for support for Port St John children, as well as their development and their futures. We also witnessed the great work Solomon and others doing and want to leverage their dedication and amplify the difference they are making, by raising funds to upgrade the Youth Centre as well as the key feeder schools where the children are based.