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In last year’s report, you were invited to share in the excitement of completing the Dare 12-week discipleship program for boys and the opportunity to train and equip Dare facilitators with this tool. After the completion of the discipleship material, we implemented the program, with a group of boys, at a local church in Cape Town. The impact of the program brought about change in the boy’s lives. For some, it was letting their guard down and learning to trust someone, for others, it was about giving the space to speak and be heard, or it was a place where they felt they belonged. Whatever these boys found, I believe made an impact not only in their lives but ours as facilitators too. As the 12-week journey progressed, bonds and trust were formed, that continue today.
There was more of a focus on Facilitator Training. Besides hosting training sessions in various provinces of South Africa, in October we conducted the first online Dare Facilitator training in a Central Asian country. This was a humbling experience to be used by God to reach men in such a way. Some of these men have already hosted Dare Days in the regions and added to this, a small group of men were selected for the Training of Trainers. This means that they will be able to train and equip other men, in their own language, to use the Dare program to impact boy’s lives. The highlight of 2023 was the facilitator training held in Zambia. This was the first time that the training had both men and women in the same room, learning and growing together. Thank you to all who played a role in making the past year a success, both nationally and internationally. Your passion and encouragement have impacted many lives.
Emlyn Kannemeyer