Building meaningful & purposeful

futures through therapy,

learning, sports & recreation
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CONTACT US

SHARON BOYCE | 084 5000 672 |

SHARON@SHUMBASHABA.CO.ZA
WHO WE ARE

We use nature and animals as a way of helping vulnerable children

and adults develop their self-worth, life-skills, their sense of
empowerment and hope to build a better future

OUR COMMUNITY
Diepsloot is a poorly resourced community on the outskirts of Johannesburg with a high
incidence of violent crime and gender-based violence including domestic violence,
sexual violence and child abuse.

With a population size guessed to be between 350 000 – 500 000, the community is
expansive and brimming with life but also growing social problems. Contributing factors
include poverty, high rates of unemployment, racial tensions, and substance abuse.

A lack of access to basic services such as water, electricity, refuse collection, and
education perpetuates tensions. Furthermore, within the Diepsloot community there is
limited access to mental health care as a response to the violence, trauma, and struggles
of daily life.

Shumbashaba empowers people to recognize opportunities, to discover their ability to

choose different outcomes for themselves that embrace their strengths and unique skills
so they can build a future for themselves that is meaningful and purposeful.
 OUR TEAM

SHARON BOYCE | FOUNDER

With 30 years of experience working in community, Sharon is a highly
qualified professional in the field of animal-assisted therapy. This offers a
unique and highly effective, form of therapy. Her wealth of experience is
built on researched methods and ensures that Shumbashaba’s therapy and
education programs are evidence-based and are aligned with the ethical
standards for mental healthcare services.

TUMI HLONGWANE & TEBOGO MASHALA

Our Youth Development Coordinators with an intimate knowledge of the
community we work with. Tumi and Tebogo run our Youth Development program
and oversee the education and sports programs.

Karen Bands

Our certified horse specialist and coach as well as a qualified Special Olympics
Coach. Karen helps faciliate the sports

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Respect is essential to recognising the value (importance, worth) of self,
others, animals and the environment.

Hope is a guidepost to a meaningful and purposeful life. Without hope you

feel paralysed with despair and don’t believe the future can be better

Courage is important to do what it takes to make meaningful changes,

especially in the face of difficult situations. It is hard to pursue goals
different to those made by peers and other important people in your
community

Learning is the commitment to taking action towards becoming the best

version of yourself through achieving your fullest potential. If you don’t
develop your talents, strengths and gifts there will be a space in the world
that will remain empty until you fill it.
 OUR PROGRAMS

Community Development Program

MENTAL LEARNING SPORTS &

HEALTH RECREATION
PERSONAL THERAPEUTIC
COUNSELLING
DEVELOPMENT RIDING
GENDER
LEADERSHIP GRASSROOTS
BASED
VIOLENCE SPORT
YOUTH
SUPPORT
DEVELOPMENT

ADDICTIONS
EARLY
RECOVERY
CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
 ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
MENTAL HEALTH (MH)

Counselling

Objectives
Free weekly counselling to children, youth and adults
2 mental health professionals
Capacity for 10 clients, weekly.

Impact
Accessible MH services to people who cannot typically afford counselling
Healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, substance abuse
Learning to regulate emotions & behaviours to improve people's lives and
relationships

Gender-based violence (GBV) Interventions & Support

Objectives
Psychological First Aid for GBV survivors
* 1/2 sessions for recent trauma survivors
* Emotional & physical support
Trauma- informed group counseling
* 6 weekly group sessions for 8-12 people
* Comprehensive psychological service focused on addressing trauma
Behavioral health program for GBV perpetrators
* Restoration & prevention 6 week program for 8-10 people
* Address needs & develop life skills to promote behavior change
Support program for Community Care Workers
*Bi-monthly or as required
* Stress relief workshop promoting compassion resilience

Impact
Support & healing for GBV survivors
Personal growth & empowerment to equip people with skills to prevent GBV
Increased empath & resilience through debriefing & self-care for Community Care
Workers
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MENTAL HEALTH

Addictions Recovery

Objectives
Free weekly counseling
Weekly recovery skills group
Helping people recovering from addictions gain the necessary skills to
build the life that they want

Impact
Bridge gap in community mental health services
An easily accessible aftercare program
Reduce the negative impact of substance abuse within the community
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LEARNING

Growing Great Generations

Personal Development

Objectives
8 week, 90 min weekly workshops
Max 15 people
Growing responsible, empathetic, & proactive adults
Focus on developing effective coping & interpersonal skills to
promote personal flourishing & hope

Impact
Improved psychological wellbeing, self-worth, & personal
competence of participants
Youth who become responsible, contributing, citizens in their
communities

Leadership Program

Objectives
Short-term 2 day workshop or longer 6 week program
Max. 15 people
Learn principles of empathetic leadership & how to implement
skills in daily life
Help young people realise their potential and believe in
themselves

Impact
Growth of community leaders
Young adults who make a positive impact in their communities
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LEARNING

Youth Development Program

Objectives
9am-1pm every Saturday of public school year
4 day winter school holiday program
200 children, 3-18yo.
Leadership program for 14-18yo participants
Life-skills program taught through play, sport & cultural
activities such as movement games, singing & dancing

Impact
Safe space where children feel they have value & belong
Life-skills learning:
*Respect & problem-solving in teams
* Physical literacy to promote health & well-being
* Increased confidence

Early Childhood Development

Objectives
9am-1pm every Saturday of the public school year
4-day winter school holiday program
Physical, social, emotional, and cognitive support and
development of young children through age-appropriate
activities such as movement games, experiential education
games and team sports.

Impact
Safe space where children feel they have value & belong
Children who learn physical literacy, how to interact with
others respectfully, how to problem-solve, how to
communicate their needs within a space that is equipped to
support and encourage these early stages of development.
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SPORT & RECREATION

Therapeutic Riding Grassroots Sports

Objectives
Horse-riding for people with
special needs such as
developmental delays, learning
& physical disabilities
Individual & weekly riding
lessons
Therapy becomes a sport &
recreational activity for life
Objectives
A sub-program of the Youth
development program
Increased physical fitness
through equestrian sport, ball
sports, and athletics in
collaboration with other
organizations

Impact Impact
Enhance cognitive, physical & Developing the basic skills
emotional well-being of people required to participate in
with disabilities different sporting activities
Community of integrated
people living with & without Focus on FUNdamentals and
disabilities learning to play as foundations
Physical adjustments and to the benefits of being active
benefits (dependent on nature for life.
of disability) include;
* Improvement of balance and
motor coordination
* Increased muscle tone.
* Neuromuscular facilitation
through proprioceptive
stimulation of the pelvis and
legs.-