121@VMA is a faith-based, interdenominational, not-for-profit organization that seeks to transform the Vision, Mind and Attitude of young people in the Pretoria area and beyond.
We work with and through primary and high schools to impact the lives of learners. Our primary contact with the school is through the detention program although we also offer other programs. We seek to work with the many spheres influencing a young person’s life, from parents to teachers to schools to youth workers, aiming to transform the entire youth environment.
At the heart of 121@VMA is a desire to build meaningful relationships with young people that will act as catalysts for life transformation.
We believe that this life transformation is primarily possible through a living relationship with Jesus Christ and thus seek to introduce Him to young people.
Our emphasis is on transforming the vision, mind and attitude of young people for lasting, sustainable change. We do this through empowering young people to make good choices in spite of challenging circumstances. We hope to inspire young people to contribute positively to the world around them.
Our relational approach coupled with a high level of personal integrity forms the basis of our interactions with young people.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
The 121 Team
Lizette Venter directs 121@ VMA. Having worked in the corporate world for many years she felt the strong call to get more involved in community work. This led to her starting up 121@ VMA where she keeps the rest of us in line!
Ian Stuart is pastor of the Pretoria North Baptist church. He is involved in every part of 121@ VMA from guiding us with his wise council, to daily decision making, to sorting out technical hitches, to facilitating with the detention program.
Cori Wielenga is involved with all the day-to-day runnings of 121. Apart from facilitating detention, she develops much of the material for the detention program. She is currently working on her doctorate in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies.
Jacques Louw is youth pastor at Rietfontein Baptist church. He has a tremendous passion for youth and is involved in various ministry activites aimed at high schools.
Ian Dewbury is an ordained pastor for the Reformed church. He is currently completing potgraduate studies at the University of Pretoria. Ian has been involved with Konings Kinders, a ministry to children in need, for some time and brings with him his experience and creativity!
Some of our volunteer facilitators include Hannelie Buitendag who's experience with teenage children has been invaluable, and Wayne Smith and Christo Fritz, young adults who are a great hit with the teens!
Ian Stuart is pastor of the Pretoria North Baptist church. He is involved in every part of 121@ VMA from guiding us with his wise council, to daily decision making, to sorting out technical hitches, to facilitating with the detention program.
Cori Wielenga is involved with all the day-to-day runnings of 121. Apart from facilitating detention, she develops much of the material for the detention program. She is currently working on her doctorate in Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies.
Jacques Louw is youth pastor at Rietfontein Baptist church. He has a tremendous passion for youth and is involved in various ministry activites aimed at high schools.
Ian Dewbury is an ordained pastor for the Reformed church. He is currently completing potgraduate studies at the University of Pretoria. Ian has been involved with Konings Kinders, a ministry to children in need, for some time and brings with him his experience and creativity!
Some of our volunteer facilitators include Hannelie Buitendag who's experience with teenage children has been invaluable, and Wayne Smith and Christo Fritz, young adults who are a great hit with the teens!
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