Trevor Nair

now developed into a multi-faceted community organisation addressing multiple social challenges and making a difference.

Over the years, the organisation has grown to a membership of about 300 attending and participating weekly. Every Saturday, around 150 children meet at the centre for three hours where they are taught various skills such as sports, dance and drama, arts and crafts. Later in the afternoon, the focus shifts to educational activities to enhance reading, science, maths and technology skills.

“It’s a very exciting place to be on a Saturday as this is where children are trained to become future leaders. Numerous activities are offered to toddlers, children and young adults. Every person who attends gets

involved in a constructive programme to develop, empower and stimulate their thinking, talents and potential,” Nair said.

For him, he said, serving God meant working with his people and that was the reason he was involved in non-religious programmes as well.

Some community upliftment projects include a partnership with schools in creating opportunities for pupils to showcase their talents in various academic competitions, hosting workshops and providing pupils with hygiene hampers, and sourcing distributing school shoes. They also work closely with the local then SAPS to support and encourage community safety.

“Due to their circumstances, some people need assistance in coming out of their poverty-stricken states. We co-ordinate food, clothing and hamper distributions to those who are less fortunate and we also feed children on a weekly basis,” Nair said.

He said their work was in line with the slogan of their ministry – “raising the standard for the next generation”.

“When we look at society, we see much hurt, abuse, violence, injustice and corruption. We refuse to allow