Through our collective efforts, we have been able to bring delightful sessions of joy, and socio-emotional wellness boosts – ultimately creating a kindness culture to support individuals in communities, hospitals, homes, and schools – to be their best selves.
Over the past 2 decades, our biggest challenge has been cash flow. However, we have persevered, learned, and grown our outreach, curriculum and joy toolbox. We are thrilled to now offer paid joy sessions – that support our works on https://gojoy.love
The UP methodology has been successfully implemented across all our outreach areas, utilising creative arts to enhance sharing, playing and growthful learning. We recognize that the lack of socio-emotional wellness support – is a critical challenge in South Africa, and we are actively forming partnerships with key stakeholders to cultivate hope, uplift morale and promote solutions.
We believe that by uplifting emotions and morale, we can inspire individuals to become active citizens and scale up joy in their own communities through co-created systems of change. Our impact over the past 22+ years is a testament to our commitment to emotional well-being and the transformative power of joy. As we expand our reach, we remain dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities throughout South Africa.
Training and developing Joy Facilitators have been instrumental in our success. With an enhanced “Joy toolbox” and curriculum, we have observed the ease in which these tools are received and utilized to sustain emotional wellness. We have trained over 900 Joy Facilitators who play a crucial role in delivering our programs and spreading joy to those who need it the most. These passionate individuals possess the skills and knowledge to create meaningful and transformative experiences for our beneficiaries and communities.
Aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our work at The UP supports 10 out of the 17 SDGs. By aligning our efforts with these goals, we aim to uplift morale, support food security, and contribute to a more equitable, prosperous, and sustainable future for all.
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