A Stunning Testimony

Today I spent some time working on the photos and video footage from yesterdays event in Nyanga. I am SMILING : ) I feel so privileged to be on this journey and to work with the Youth and the Re-Integration Team in the Nyanga Township. They have become my Family!

Here is a stunning testimony from Thabo - our senior community builder and dear friend:

Happy Sunday Everyone!

IN GRATITUDE
Karina

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SHOWCASING IN NYANGA


W O W!
A DAY TO REMEMBER!



Ukuchokoza Welcoming Ceremony



SmilingOne Youth & Re-Integration did a STUNNING showcasing in Nyanga. Drama, Dance, Drumming, Singing.

Here the Gumboot Dancers


Everyone Inspired To Inspire in A Space of Love, Caring n Sharing!

Drama showcased by Youth Community Builders


Performance by our Girls Dance Group

Traditional Food


End of January we are ready for our next showcasing - open to tourist, locals and anyone who wish to experience a community thriving on change and responsible living, a community that CARES and SHARES!

♥ Watch this Space ♥
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NYANGA ADULTS in CIRCLE OF SHARING


The whole morning Meeghan and I spend in CIRCLE OF SHARING with our Nyanga Adult Group. The Circle was gently guided by Farouk Ulueme (Responsibility Coach Student and also part of our Re-Integration Programme) and the participants are from Nyanga and surrounding townships.



One of the new participants, Moses, shared how much he valued the circle and the sharing, and that this was something he previously never had the opportunity to benefit from. He had joined us to learn more about himself through THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL and also to be of service to his community.

"It starts with ME for a better WE"


Shawn's mother has joined the group recently. Here she is reading out loud what Ivan (SmilingOne Youth Community Builder) has written about VALUES - today's theme.

Farouk reminds the group of a phrase in the book: "Values are not just words; Values are what we live by!"

A stunning session which we rounded off with the last preparations for tomorrows showcasing event in Nyanga....

In Gratitude
Karina

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Re-Integration Programme: Remarkable Journeys!


Thursday-Friday Chris Plum visited me in Muizenberg for a day of relaxation, deepening and preparation for his upcoming initiation process in the Eastern Cape. Chris is a dear friend, he is one of our dear SmilingOne Team Members, he is in training as a Responsibility Coach and part of our Re-Integration Programme for Ex-Offenders.

I felt so privileged by the visit and truly enjoyed the sharing. Chris has travelled such an amazing path and he lives change by every breath he takes. Not only is he a wonderful person - he is such a humble Guide, leading by his own living example.

Meeghan and I are saying goodbye to Chris in Gugulethu this Friday Morning. He leaves at 2pm from Cape Town towards the Eastern Cape. He has chosen this journey very consciously - his initiation - and we wish him love and light for his very special journey.

May we all be reminded to listen to and choose with our hearts!

Happy Friday Everyone!
In Gratitude
Karina
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A Remarkable Day In Prison

Today I started off in Brandvlei Maximum Prison 9-10.30am where I had a session with the SmilingOne Responsibility Coach Student Team. They are currently eight man strong (as Alfred and Ricardo recently transferred to Medium Institutions) and WOW are they going strong. They have 32 fellow inmates active in the process and another 10 who had an introduction session and are keen on starting immediately. This means that there will be 30 participants busy with Part 1 (Self Identity) and 12 with Part 2 (PBP) of THE RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL.

At 11am-1pm I was in session with the juveniles in the Brandvlei Youth Centre. Franklin (Coach Student/inmate) has since September guided 10 fellow inmates/juveniles through Part 1 of the process. Today was the pre-graduation assessment session. Next week they have the Certificate Ceremony where 8 of them will 'Graduate'. Graduating doesn't mean that you have finalized the process. On the contrary... now the process REALLY BEGINS! One thing is knowing 'The Theory' - another thing is LIVING IT! I was truly blown away by their commitment to change and the level of their sharing - very deep and authentic!

2-3pm I spend with the SmilingOne Coaches (inmates) in the Worcester Male Prison. We spoke about family and how 'distance' (being in prison) have brought them so much closer to their families and appreciating/nurturing these relationships more than ever. We also spoke about how this time of year many struggle emotionally, being reminded of what they still perceive as 'distance' to family and feeling alone - and how important it is that the coaches are available to share and care during this for many challening time - especially in the prison environment.

I feel so grateful for another fruitful day. Each day I observe such tremendous growth... CHANGE is happening right in front of me. I am in AWE! And truly humbled.

Let us be Inspired to Inspire!


"Share a SMILE - touch a HEART"


Happy Wednesday Everyone!
In Gratitude
Karina
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WORLD AIDS DAY

YES

I got an HIV Test

and

I know my Status!


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SHOUT and The SmilingOne Foundation walks hand in hand for a SAFER South Africa

I was deeply humbled by the amazing SHOUT Event and the generous donation from The SHOUT Foundation towards the work we do in prisons. What a privilege it is to walk the journey with such inspiring and truly committed souls - all with a deep LOVE for their country! All walking with great integrity!

I am SO inspired!

We can do so much MORE when we do it TOGETHER!!!

Thank you SHOUT!

IN GRATITUDE
Karina
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