Stories
13
Oct
2025
Introducing our Partners: Youth In Transformation
Every Wednesday afternoon, something special happens at our Parkwood Hub. At 15:00 sharp, a team of passionate young leaders from YIT (Youth in Transformation) arrives, ready to pour into the lives of our children through fun, learning, and love. Led by Jason, alongside his dedicated teammates Ethan and Gracia, YIT runs a weekly program focused […]
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06
Oct
2025
A Day of Unexpected Breakthroughs – Genetik Sessions Day Camp at Vista Nova
Running a holiday club always comes with its surprises—but nothing quite prepared us for what unfolded at Vista Nova High School during our Genetik Sessions Day Camp last month. We arrived with a simple plan: spend the day with 16 students from all grades, offering creative sessions in dance and vocals. What we didn’t expect […]
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29
Sep
2025
A Glimpse into the Girls’ Course at a Local School
At a Local High School in Pinelands, something extraordinary is unfolding. In a space designed for girls who are often seen as “on the verge of explosion” or labelled as vulnerable, a quiet move is taking place—one that replaces stigma with strength, and labels with leadership. We never tell the girls they’re at our sessions […]
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22
Sep
2025
A Historic Gathering for Prison Ministry in South Africa
On Saturday, 13 September 2025, Hillsong Africa Foundation hosted its first-ever Prison Ministry Seminar at Hillsong Church in Century City, Cape Town. This landmark event brought together organisations, thought leaders, and change-makers working in the field of prison reintegration to explore how we can collectively make a lasting impact in South Africa and beyond. The seminar was […]
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08
Sep
2025
Walking for Worth
I woke up that morning with a sense of anticipation buzzing in my chest. The sun was just beginning to rise over Cape Town, and today was the Walk For Worth, and I was ready to be part of something bigger than myself. As I laced up my shoes and joined the growing crowd, I could […]
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01
Sep
2025
Storm’s Story: A Journey to MSE
Hey friends, I’m Storm Benjamin, and I want to share a story that’s close to my heart—one that’s been unfolding over the past couple of years and is now taking me all the way from Cape Town to the UK. This journey started with a dream. A mentor of mine, Grant Porthan, who’s deeply connected […]
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25
Aug
2025
Genetik Sessions Takes the Stage
Recently, the Parkwood Hub was transformed into a space of celebration and creativity as it hosted the Genetik Sessions Showcase—an event where young people shared what they’ve been learning through dance. Co-hosted by our Parkwood Community Hub and Genetik Sessions teams, the event was a beautiful culmination of dedication, growth, and community. With around 40 attendees, including proud parents, […]
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18
Aug
2025
Mandela Day Feat. Love Parkwood
On 18 July 2025, the spirit of Mandela Day rallied through the streets of Parkwood as The Message Trust Hub became the heart of a big act of service. In collaboration between the Insurance Institute of the Western Cape (IIWC), Gangstar Café, and The Message Trust, the “Love Parkwood” holiday programme joined hands to show […]
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13
Aug
2025
Job Journey behind Bards – The Graduation
From 28 May to 30 July 2025, something extraordinary unfolded behind the walls of Drakenstein Prison. A group of 22 participants embarked on a transformative path through the Job Journey: Becoming Work Ready program. Over the course of two months, they didn’t just learn about employment readiness—they rediscovered purpose, and the power of second chances. On graduation day, 17 participants proudly […]
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