Client Testimonials

What do people say?

 

Curious about the real impact of Ezrah’s work? Hear directly from educators, social workers, mental health professionals, and community leaders who have experienced our projects firsthand. From the transformative I Can Choose adventure game to our innovative BuildSmart workshops and community engagement efforts, our collaborators share how Ezrah’s projects are making a lasting difference in the lives of children and the adults who support them.

 

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First 1000 Days

“A child needs positive interaction to keep the brain cells active and growing. I will try to educate parents about positivity at a young age.”

Courtesy Titus
(ECD practitioner, Ubuntu Riverview Rising)

First 1000 Days

“I learnt that a baby needs a lot of love and attention and that a baby can sense a mom’s stress. I will warn moms against smoking and drinking alcohol, while pregnant.”

Juanita Williams
(ECD practitioner, Groenvlei Primêr)

First 1000 Days

“The day was well-planned and the information received was excellent and important for the future!!!The emotional well-being of the mom is important.
Thank you very much.”

Eden Sass
(ECD practitioner, Cedar Kidz)

First 1000 Days

“This is information what I can implement in my own life and future. I will implement it in my community with the ladies who are pregnant by highlighting the benefits of caring for your baby. Thank you Ezrah Community Training for the opportunity and for creating this awareness.”

Maryka Davids
(Wamakersvallei Training Centre)

First 1000 Days

“Thank you very much for this workshop, I have learnt a lot. I am going to use the information in my class with babies as well as with moms. This is going to help our community a lot.”

Catherina Boois
(Children of Life)

Child Protection

“I learned a lot like identifying abuse and steps to take when you identified the signs. I’m well informed now that I took part in this course and proud to say I’ll be able to share this knowledge with others to help my community.”

Pateka Mayiji
(Inceba Trust mentor)

Child Protection

“The course was very informative and refreshing on what protocols needs to be followed when reporting abuse. I will apply it to each and every case I deal with, and also promote awareness to my other colleagues that were not part of the training.”

Zethu Mnukwa
(Khayelitsha FCS SAPS)

Child Protection

“I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. It is easy to understand and very informative. I have gained a tremendous amount of knowledge. I am trusting that they knowledge of this course, will assist me in my calling of anti-human trafficking.”

Sian Sylvester
(National Freedom Network)

Child Protection

“It made me aware of the importance of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, and children’s constitutional rights. As well how other role-players like the Thuthuzela Care Centre, FCS (South African Police Service), Department of Social Development and non-profit organisations plays a role in protecting not just our children, but all who are victims. By making sure that all are protected, safe and their rights are being acknowledged.”

Abigail Adams
(Community Cohesion)

Child Protection

“I felt that the length, style and focus on local context and addressing relevant challenges on this topic was excellent. It focuses on what you really need to know and gives helpful practical information. The information is presented very well and easy to navigate. Thank you for producing a relevant, practical and accessible course. I can see this literally saving lives in our work and ministry.”

Ros Fox
(Children and Families pastor, Church of the Holy Spirit)

BuildSmart Play Challenge

“Impactful and practical. Feeling safe helps everything. Thank you so much.”

Rachille Morison
(Pebbles Project mentor)

BuildSmart Play Challenge

“Play is good for the brain. The games were very exciting. Words have power, so I will choose my words carefully.”

Amy Pietersen
(Yeboneers intern)

BuildSmart Play Challenge

“This training was very inspirational. I have learnt the importance of parents’ emotions and how to help children with self-regulation skills.”

Amy Afrika
(Yeboneers intern)

BuildSmart Play Challenge

“Parents play a big role in their children’s lives. Good parenting must be facilitated for a better, healthier generation. The program will help many people, especially in cases where parents’ attention
is not 100% with their children.”

Cassidy Valentine
(Yeboneers intern)

BuildSmart Play Challenge

“Excellent. I have learnt a lot about how to work with the parent and child, because these games will have a positive impact on both the child and parent.”

Akesha-Lee Pienaar
(Yeboneers intern)

I Can Choose

“Prevention is better than cure. It made me realise that there is hope and people/children can be helped. Thank you very much, I appreciate the training.”

Marshanette Seekoei
(Badisa Villiersdorp)

I Can Choose

“I’ve learnt a lot in this workshop. First focus on the reasons that led to the substance abuse for example trauma, depression or abuse, before you focus on the problem of the substance abuse. I am going to use this knowledge in my groupwork with children.”

Adri Danielle Smit
(ACVV Wellington)

I Can Choose

“The information was very relevant and well structured. It brought be back to my ethical values as professional person – focus on a client’s strengths and not only their behaviour. I will use this in our parenting program and youth centres.”

Marise Cloete
(Goedgedacht Trust)

I Can Choose

“I am so grateful for the skills I have learnt today. I believe with this knowledge we will be able to save children and prevent them from using alcohol and drugs. I will definitely start by using this in our holiday programme.”

Elzanne Bolsen
(Goedgedacht Trust)

I Can Choose

“It taught me the skills to identify children maybe using drugs and to prevent children from using drugs. I’ve learnt about the impact of positive words.
It was very fruitful.”

Nompumelelo Mthombeni
(Touching Nations)

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First 1000 Days

BuildSmart Play Challenge

Chil Protection

I Can Choose