It is extremely rewarding to see lives being changed from once being in an unemployed state to an economically viable lifestyle.  People’s self esteem and the restoration of their dignity are dramatically affected when they are able to provide for their families.
Employers have appreciated the values and attitudes developed by graduates through FCD which they do not have the time to focus on in the work place.
Some other outcomes include:

Local economic growth through entrepreneurship development.
Increased employability of people within the community, by increasing their level of marketable skills.
People moving from a state of financial dependence to financial independence.
People becoming positive role models in their families and communities.
The integration of people from different cultural backgrounds and development of respect for one another.

The pilot programme of our Home Management and Hospitality course launched in April this year has been a resounding success. Well done to trainer, Elizma Saunders, for guiding 12 trainees to competency. We are grateful that funding from Transformation Aid International enabled us to present this programme and a number

  In June 2019 we proudly awarded 183 certificates to 143 participants of our training programmers; while we also celebrated an increase to 79% in the percentage of graduates who became economically active after the completion of their training.  We commenced the proceedings by awarding certificates to our first Home Management & Hospitality course graduates who

Maloeatle Mohapi (right) and Nomanesi Sinedhile, who completed our first round of Hospitality and Home Management training, found employment at Balmoral Lodge where they started as casual staff. Riana Moster, from our moste recent Frail Care class, found employment as a private carer for an elderly lady. Vuyo and Nwabisa, who completed

The Satellite Project Life Skills trainer position has been filled by Leilani Gertse. Her contribution is making a significant impact on the quality of our satellite and Durbanville Life Skills training. It has highlighted (firstly) the value of having a full time person in this role, and secondly having a

We’re all very excited about the progress being made on the preparation of our Home Management and Hospitality Course. After several brainstorming sessions with Janet Du Plessis, owner of Evertsdal Guest House, and exploring the job opportunities available in this industry, we are thrilled to be adding this sought after

We eased into 2019 with the Frail Care and Job Readiness classes commencing early in January. Registrations kept coming in at a steady pace, and before we wiped our eyes out, our classes for Office Basics and Bake for Profit were fully booked. Much to our delight, Elaine and Anabela

We’ve been taking to the streets more frequently lately, going around Fisantekraal, Klipheuwel and Morning Star communities to share what courses are starting at FCD.  While we really enjoy connecting with the community out in the field, we are often overwhelmed by the harsh reality of the challenges people are

Leilani Gertse, our new Life Skills trainer, facilitated her first round of satellite Job Readiness training in Fisantekraal between February and March 2019. She says “This has been an empowering and inspirational experience. We trained a combination of students from Fisantekraal and Klipheuwel. The Klipheuwel students were transported to Waumbe