Our programmes

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But KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College does not only train Development Instructors, just like all the other schools in the DRH Movement KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College has three main lines of activities.

The three lines are closely linked together at KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College. Most of the time the programmes follow a common calendar and week plans are made together. Experiences gained in one line are used to improve the other and by sharing life together you will gain the benefits from all sides. So, whatever programme you decide to join, you will be a part of it all.

LINE 1 Development Instructor Teams

KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College will educate 2 x 50 Development Instructors a year. They will follow the structure of 6 months training, 6 months work at a project and 2 months information work.*
The Development Instructors are recruited from all over the world and the aim is to have 1/3 South Africans, 1/3 from other African countries and 1/3 from around the globe.
The Development Instructors will be sent to where it is needed most, covering most countries and projects in southern Africa.
More details about this line will follow further on in the brochure.

Starting Dates 2002
January 2002 TCE Team
May 2002 Mozambique and South Africa Teams
October  2002 Mozambique and South Africa Teams

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LINE 2 National Social Service

The DRH schools aim to provide a service for the surroundings in which the school is based, focusing on the less fortunate in society. In Denmark for example the majority of DRH schools run special programmes for young adults from a broken home or a background of abuse.

KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College will run two types of activities under the National Social Service line:

Community Activities

KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College will function as a community centre where people can come for training, advice, education, a listening ear and as a meeting place for the preparation of actions. From November 2000 until April 2001, 2 new community activities will be set up each month.
The activities are aimed at South Africans who need help to improve some of their skills in order to get a better grip on life. These are the 10 main activities:

  1. HOPE club with information about HIV/AIDS, protection, positive living e
  2. Youth club for lessons in discussing and studying subjects such as: the world around us, future of South Africa, care for the environment, drug abuse, science etc.
  3. After school club with activities such as: crafts, games, help with the school subjects, theater etc.
  4. Evening school for adults in literacy and English.
  5. Sports club for training and competition in various sports and activities to improve the fitness level.
  6. Internet cafe with lessons in computer skills.
  7. Green Hour with gardening and nutrition lessons.
  8. Music club for learning how to play and perform music/choir.
  9. Mother and child courses with lessons in child care and child development.
  10. Teacher courses with various themes: new teaching methods, communication skills, child development, games and activities in school etc.

Courses

KwaZulu-Natal Experimental College will offer 4 different types of courses, lasting from 1-6 months. These courses are aimed at South Africans who would like to get training in starting up and leading community activities and for South Africans already involved in NGO work, who would like to gain a wider forum of experiences. The 4 courses are:

Courses with a duration of 1 month in which people get trained to start up and lead a specific community activity:

-English and Literacy Clubs or
-Income Generating Clubs or
-Girls Education Clubs or
-Sports Youth Clubs

Starting Dates: February, May, August and November

 

 

Courses with a duration of 2 months in which people get wider experiences and further training in working with community development. The course includes 2 weeks of work experience at a community activity or project.

Starting Dates: June and January

Courses with a duration of 3 months in which people get trained in working with AIDS awareness, counseling, positive living, orphan care etc. The course includes 1 month of work experience at the HOPE project of DAPP in Johannesburg.

This course is also suitable for short-term volunteers from outside South Africa who would like to participate in the fight against AIDS.

Starting Dates: June and January

Courses with a duration of 6 months in which people get trained to obtain a "Development Work diploma", with a wide range of experiences in all fields of development work. The course includes 2 months of work experience with DAPP South Africa.

This course is aimed at people already working within an NGO or who are otherwise involved in development work in South Africa. And who would like to improve specific skills and gain a broader knowledge and practice of community development. NGO’s are invited to send their employees and volunteers.

Starting Date: September

 

LINE 3 International Management Courses

Once a year a team of 12 people from various countries will start their 8 months course of International Management training. These people are working within Humana People to People and have been selected to follow this course to improve specific skills in order to get a wider work experience and move onto a higher level.

Starting Date: April