Vaul Institute

25/09/2025

This week we are focusing and celebrating our unique and collective heritage.

We asked staff members and beneficaries what heritage means for them.

The below response comes from Aatiqah Philander our Youth Leadership Fellow.

24/09/2025

As we celebrate Heritage Day today, we honour the rich and diverse heritage that shapes our nation.

At Vaul Institute, we recognise that our strength lies in our differences. Heritage connects us all.

As we asked some staff the question “What does heritage mean for you? “.

This response come from our Youth Development Facilitator, Chevario Swanepoel.

24/09/2025

Today, we honour the rich and diverse heritage that shapes our nation. At Vaul Institute, we recognise that our strength lies in our differences. Heritage connects us all. As part of our commitment to empowering individuals through our Uzazi Wena (Know Yourself - isiZulu) programme, we encourage everyone to embrace their roots and celebrate the cultures, languages, and traditions that shape who we are - colorful, diverse and proudly South African.
What tradition or memory are you celebrating this Heritage Day? We'd love to hear your story.

28/02/2025

🌟 Exciting Update 🌟

We’re thrilled to share that we are launching our Virtual Reality programme for well-being. The VR for well-being programme teaches participants how to breathe consciously by teaching a variety of breathing techniques. These breathing techniques can significantly enhance overall wellbeing and promote a sense of calm by reducing stress levels, lowering heart rate, and activating the body's relaxation response, which helps to decrease anxiety and improve mood.

Participants report an increase in relaxation and stress reduction. With new immersive environments and expanded breathing techniques, our programme is more engaging than ever!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this experience and provided us with valuable feedback.

*It is important to note that VR does not replace the need for psychosocial support services, it merely enhances certain practices for a more immersive experience.

If you would like to know more about our work or would like to get involved, we would love to hear from you.

Website: www.vaulinstitute.co.za

Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project - CTAOP
Christel House South Africa
Mark R H Kleinschmidt
Oaklands high school
Tekano - Health Equity in South Africa

24/02/2025

Thank you Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project - CTAOP for the visit and for supporting our work with young people. ❤️

21/02/2025

This week our beneficiaries of the Uzazi Wena youth programme, looked at what Leadership and Responsibility meant for them as youth. During the sessions they explored various activities aiming to build connection, foster leadership and agency.

If you would like to know more about Vaul Institute or would like to get involved please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

Website: www.vaulinstitute.co.za



Christel House South Africa

17/02/2025

The Uzazi Wena Youth Programme aims to help youth thrive by building self efficacy, while creating awareness around key topics such as gender based violence, life skills, sexual reproductive health and rights, risk behaviour and well being.

Over the last two weeks we had an opportunity to induct new beneficiaries into the programme, and recieve feedback from existing participants regarding their expectations for 2025.

We look forward to the year ahead.

If you would like to know more about Vaul Institute and our work please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.

https://vaulinstitute.co.za/

07/02/2025