Come Back Mission

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06/08/2026

Cellphone Repairs training
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05/08/2026

One of the beneficiaries coming to celebrate 2 years clean with the centre and encourage other service users.

05/08/2026

From Broken Phones to New Possibilities: Eldorado Park Learners Build Skills and Hope

By Samantha Ramsewaki

The sound of tiny screwdrivers, laughter and words of encouragement filled a church hall in Extension 2, Eldorado Park, on 5 August 2026 as learners entered Week Four of the Electronics Repair Programme. Hosted through a partnership with Come Back Mission NPO, the training venue has become more than just a classroom. It is a place where hope is being restored, confidence is growing and new opportunities are taking shape for 19 learners from the gang-affected community.

For the participants, the programme is about much more than repairing mobile phones. It is about gaining practical skills that can change lives. The group reflects the diversity and resilience of Eldorado Park. Most of the learners are women, while others are members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and one learner is hard of hearing. Despite their different backgrounds, they share a common ambition to build a better future through skills development.

During the practical sessions, excitement filled the room as learners confidently unpacked their repair toolkits and worked on mobile devices with growing precision. Several proudly shared that they can already repair their own phones, saving themselves the high costs of commercial repairs. For many, it was the first tangible sign that the skills they are learning can immediately improve their daily lives. The confidence they are gaining today has the potential to become tomorrow’s source of income.

Behind the programme is a partnership committed to community development. Johannesburg Community Corrections has played a pivotal role in supporting and mentoring the learners throughout their journey. The programme is funded by Safety and Security Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) and presented by HCLS in partnership with Department of Correctional Services (DCS).

The initiative is already making an impact across Johannesburg. While the Eldorado Park programme continues to empower learners, a second training site is scheduled to launch later in August 2026 in Diepkloof, Soweto, extending these opportunities to even more communities.

For the learners in Eldorado Park, every repaired phone represents something far greater than a working device. It is a symbol of resilience, self-belief and the power of community partnerships to create lasting change. One lesson, one repaired phone and one new opportunity at a time.

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Community based outpatient Program
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Empilweni In-Patient Treatment Centre

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23/07/2026

Community Based OutPatient Program and Aftercare Services

23/07/2026

Cellphone Repairs Learnership in Partnership with Dept of Correctional Services and SASSETA