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The mission of RealStart

is to passionately care about the future of high-quality disadvantaged young people and use the best possible means to change their lives, set their vocational course and enable them to become positive role-models and change-agents within South Africa.

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Connecting business

with hard-working apprenticeship candidates

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Crisis alleviation

what you need to know about the 'void' in SA.

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Enabled youth = Changed nation

developing a civic minded spirit

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Empowering young people

to lead lives of meaning and purpose

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For the betterment of the nation

developing a civic minded spirit

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Giving disadvantaged youth a real start in life

(holistic development & practical vocation empowering)

Trending Stories

posted on 29 Aug 2011
July and August are our ‘work-experience’ months. During this time we find temporary work placements for our students in various industries...
posted on 3 Jun 2011
On the 23rd of April 2011 George officially turned 200.RealStart was given the opportunity to create the primary float - the brief was far from simple...
posted on 2 Feb 2011
Every Friday is our ‘New Horizons’ session where we seek to expose our students to new experiences...

Current Needs

posted on 29 Aug 2011
We urgently need more transport vehicles if we want to accommodate 20 students next year; We also need student sponsors.  In terms of personnel, we need someone that can do the administration of the programme and we need someone to help with the mentorship and counseling of students.
posted on 23 Jan 2011
We are still looking for a great place to host our students during the year programme. If you have any leads or can help in any way please contact us. Thanks.
posted on 23 Jan 2011
One of our pressing needs is a decent student transport van, something that can carrry 10 young people. Please contact us for further information.
posted on 23 Jan 2011
We are desperately in need of various items for our upcoming students wilderness experience: Shoes Hiking bags Sleeping bags Warm clothing Please contact us if you are able to help in any way. Thanks very much.

Helper's Hall of Fame

Thanks Hester for caring so much for people, our community, and our students, you are an inspiration. Thank you for being willing to give of your time and get fully stuck in!



Thanks so much to Robin and Ally for donating not only your time & ability but also t-shirts, polo-shirts, business cards, stationary, etc. We really, really appreciate it and look forward to enjoying our fantastic kit! Bless you guys.



Thanks Ash for helping us get set up on the web and with various other design related elements. We really appreciate your input and donation!



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