258 Blyfstanboschspruit
Houtbosloop
Schagen
South Africa 
1206

+27 76 781 2720

The Healing Wings 6 month programme is structured to cover a spectrum of topics conducive to the recovery process. These topics are divided into bimonthly themes which are comprised of numerous lectures, groups and interactive discussion sessions.

Celebrate Recovery

Also in conjunction with these themes, residents work through the Celebrate Recovery (CR) Programme. CR consists of teachings. Plus lessons and questions which encourage residents to investigate negative behavioural and thought patterns and to find constructive alternatives. Besides all this, all CR work done culminates in a facilitated weekly group, basically in these lessons it’s explored and questions discussed.

12 Step Program Principles

Additionally to CR, residents work individually on their personal step work. Evidently based on the AA 12 steps, residents work through each step and its spiritual principle. Plus weekly meetings are conducted between residents and their step work counsellor. This is in order to discuss areas of struggle or concern. Plus to discuss any step work related queries the resident may have.

Family Programme

Healing Wings South Africa facilitates a family programme for families/care givers of residents. Families/caregivers are encouraged to participate and assist in the process of the residents recovery programme. Moreover the following resources are put into place for families/caregivers to maintain involvement. Generally for the duration of the residents programme and to assist in the reintegration of the resident into the family and society:

Mamana Mudada

The district of Mudada is one of the poorest in Mozambique and for many people life is purely centered around survival. Women and children are the worst affected and with AIDS on the increase, their quality of life is threatened all the more. In 2008 Healing Wings established a programme through which we determined to make a difference in these women’s lives.

Plus instead of simply handing out charity we have taught these ladies how to utilise their cultural abilities and talents to affect a positive change in their circumstances and give themselves hope for the future. Also the ultimate goal for Mamana Mudada is for our workers to reach the point where they are capable of facilitating each individual segment of the project, be it product development, workshop management, or finances.

Therefore our workshop managers are both becoming more efficient and effective as each new challenge is met with a willingness to learn and overcome. Rather than looking to us for solutions, they are beginning to apply their own individual creativity, often coming up with inspired problem solving ideas.

Clay and Glass bead project

Additionally to the creative process on the Healing Wings Mozambique premises, is the glass bead project. Our aim is to incorporate the produce of this project into the jewellery that is currently being manufactured by the ladies of Mamana Mudada.

Also the project is in its early stages of development and some beautiful earthen ware has already been produced. Hence we are very  excited about this venture and look forward to what we envision as a glorious collaboration between the two manufacturing processes.

Mininos Mudada

The family structure is an important element in the development of a child. So in order to support and emphasise the importance of family, Healing Wings has always encouraged its staff members to bring their children and babies with them to the workplace. In light of our other projects, however, this eventually became problematic as workers would lose focus whilst tending to their children.

This initiated the birth of Mininos Mudada – Healing Wings’ school. We have a dedicated team consisting of two care givers who feed, bath and dress the children as well as keep them out of mischief. Also we have a teacher who is constantly imparting new skills and knowledge. Mininos Mudada is currently frequented by approximately 30 children from the surrounding community as well as the village of Bela Vista.

Plus they have a playground with swings, a jungle gym and a trampoline. Also they are being exposed to a level and quality of learning that is more advanced than anything they would have experienced had it not been for this amazing venture.

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