Heart of Stella Foundation

15/06/2026

🇿🇦 Youth Day 2026: Honouring the Courage of Yesterday, Investing in the Leaders of Tomorrow

Today we remember the brave young South Africans of 16 June 1976 whose courage helped shape the future of our nation. Their fight was for opportunity, dignity, and a better future for generations to come.

As we commemorate Youth Day in 2026, we celebrate the resilience, innovation, and determination of South Africa’s youth. Yet we must also acknowledge the challenges many young people continue to face.

Recent statistics show that nearly half of South Africans aged 15–34 are unemployed, while more than 45% are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Young women remain particularly vulnerable, facing higher levels of economic exclusion than their male counterparts. (Statistics South Africa)

Behind these numbers are real stories of young people navigating poverty, limited access to opportunities, skills gaps, and the ongoing struggle to build sustainable livelihoods. Despite these challenges, South Africa’s youth continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, entrepreneurship, and hope. (Government of South Africa)

This Youth Day, let us move beyond remembrance and commit to action. Every young person deserves access to quality education, meaningful employment opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to our country’s future.

The legacy of 1976 reminds us that when young people are empowered, they have the power to transform a nation.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

YouthDevelopment SouthAfrica

15/06/2026

🇿🇦 Youth Day 2026: Honouring the Courage of Yesterday, Investing in the Leaders of Tomorrow

Today we remember the brave young South Africans of 16 June 1976 whose courage helped shape the future of our nation. Their fight was for opportunity, dignity, and a better future for generations to come.

As we commemorate Youth Day in 2026, we celebrate the resilience, innovation, and determination of South Africa’s youth. Yet we must also acknowledge the challenges many young people continue to face.

Recent statistics show that nearly half of South Africans aged 15–34 are unemployed, while more than 45% are not in employment, education, or training (NEET). Young women remain particularly vulnerable, facing higher levels of economic exclusion than their male counterparts. (Statistics South Africa)

Behind these numbers are real stories of young people navigating poverty, limited access to opportunities, skills gaps, and the ongoing struggle to build sustainable livelihoods. Despite these challenges, South Africa’s youth continue to demonstrate remarkable resilience, entrepreneurship, and hope. (Government of South Africa)

This Youth Day, let us move beyond remembrance and commit to action. Every young person deserves access to quality education, meaningful employment opportunities, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to our country’s future.

The legacy of 1976 reminds us that when young people are empowered, they have the power to transform a nation.

Happy Youth Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

11/06/2026

Never forgot WHO you are fighting and advocating for🤍

05/06/2026

Tomorrow we support our valued collaborators what this space 💓

05/06/2026

💗 It Takes a Village: Our Heartfelt Thanks to Our Incredible Partners 💗

As Child Protection Week draws to a close, we are reminded that no organisation can stand alone in the fight for vulnerable children. Behind every child protected, every family supported, and every life changed, there is a network of passionate people and organisations working tirelessly together.

Today, Heart of Stella Foundation would like to express our deepest gratitude to just a few of the incredible organisations we are privileged to work alongside. There is no order to this list—because each plays a vital role in creating safer futures for children across South Africa.

🩷 Unchain Our Children

For nearly six years, we have had the privilege of working closely with Unchain Our Children. Their team works relentlessly to combat human trafficking, child abuse, gender-based violence, exploitation, and other human rights violations through direct intervention, victim support, counselling, recovery of missing persons, awareness campaigns, and training initiatives. Their courage and commitment have changed countless lives, and we are honoured to call them partners in child protection.

Website: [Unchain Our Children](https://www.unchainourchildren.org.za/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🩷 **KidsCare**

To our friends at KidsCare, thank you for being our right hand in so many initiatives. Whether it is assisting with physically demanding projects, responding to urgent needs, supporting children in crisis, or simply stepping in wherever help is required, your willingness to serve never goes unnoticed. Your partnership has enabled us to reach children and families when they need support most.

🩷 Daybreak House for Babies

Thank you for opening your hearts and your doors to South Africa's most vulnerable little ones. As a registered Place of Safety, Daybreak House provides babies with a safe, loving, structured environment while they await their forever homes. Knowing that vulnerable children have a place where they are safe, known, and loved brings hope to all of us working in child protection.

Website: [Daybreak House for Vulnerable Babies](https://daybreakhouse.co.za/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🩷 **Hambe Nawe**

Thank you for your dedication to supporting vulnerable children and families and for standing alongside us whenever communities need hope, care, and practical assistance.

🩷 **Precious Blessings**

Your commitment to nurturing and supporting children through difficult circumstances continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many young people.

🩷 **His Children Foundation South Africa Children Foundation**

Thank you for your unwavering dedication to providing care, support, and opportunities for vulnerable children. Your work contributes significantly to building brighter futures and stronger communities.

Together, we are proving that child protection is not the responsibility of one organisation—it is a shared commitment.

To every volunteer, donor, social worker, caregiver, partner organisation, and advocate: thank you for choosing to stand for children.

Because every child deserves to be safe.
Every child deserves to be loved.
And every child deserves a future.

05/06/2026

As Child Protection Week comes to a close, we would like to thank everyone who engaged with the important conversations, awareness initiatives, and educational content shared throughout the week.

Protecting children is a collective responsibility, and we hope that the information, discussions, and resources provided have empowered individuals, families, educators, and communities to play their part in creating safer environments for every child.

Remember, our FREE Child Protection Week video and resource materials remain available to everyone and can be used to continue learning, raising awareness, and promoting child safety long after this week has ended.

Most importantly, child protection is not a once-a-year conversation or a week-long campaign. It is a daily commitment. Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, protected, and heard—every day of the year.

Together, we can create a future where every child is protected, respected, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Click link for free resource: https://youtu.be/KYb6Bcn75BQ

04/06/2026

03/06/2026

Practical resource for caregivers on protecting children.

03/06/2026

"It takes a village to raise a child."

But a village is only as strong as its willingness to protect its children.

This Child Protection Week, let's be the adults who pay attention, ask questions, speak up, and take action. Abuse, neglect, and exploitation often continue in silence. Awareness is important, but action saves lives.

If you see something, say something. If you suspect something, report it. If a child reaches out, listen.
Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, heard, and protected.
Together, let's build a village where children can grow, thrive, and simply be children. 💙