Every young life matters!
Comprehensive 5-phase YOUTH Empowerment Program
The CHALLENGES
The challenges and issues that face our youth in schools, colleges, universities, and communities are numerous and are only becoming worse. Many voices are speaking to our youth right now. They frequently have trouble figuring out which voices are the best to pay attention to and emulate. Our young people are LIMITED in several aspects of their lives due to the lack of appropriate life skills.
The effects of crime, violence, negative peer pressure, bullying, alcohol and drug misuse, sexual promiscuity and rape, abortion, despair, suicide, and many other associated concerns are a constant source of struggle and pain for our young people, their families, and communities.
These problems frequently stem from a lack of love and acceptance, incorrect information, and the need to [fit in]. Our youth lack critical LIFE-SKILLS, which will EMPOWER them to make WISE choices and help them successfully OVERCOME ALL the obstacles and hardships they face daily, as well as those of their families. Additionally, life skills will enable our youth to follow their dreams and contribute positively to the well-being of our community.
We empower and support Schools, Colleges and other Youth Institutions in confronting, resolving, and averting problems that affect our communities, schools, colleges, and universities daily.
Rather than waiting for a catastrophe to strike before taking action to mitigate the harm, we need to be far more PRO-ACTIVE in preventing potential harm and loss.
Life-Skills Book
A thorough 210-page life-skills book that tackles all the prevalent issues, struggles, and disappointments that young people encounter on a daily basis are available for printing and distribution.
Any Educational Institution that permits us to deliver this life-skills program to their learners through a Empowerment and Development Program will witness significant and lasting transformation in their school and surroundings.
See below an extract of 8 Pages from the Life-Skills Book, including the Index, Helplines and Introduction...
The horrifying TRUTH that confronts Schools, Educational Institutions, Youth Centres, Colleges, and Universities
Negative peer pressure ruins the lives of YOUNG people daily, which in turn causes all the following problems in schools, colleges, institutions, and communities.
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bullying and rejection
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manipulation and the need to fit in
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anger, rage, gang violence, and abuse in all its manifestations
The following common addictions, dependencies and problems exist:
- drug (substance) addiction and dependency
- alcohol addiction and dependency
- tobacco addiction and dependency
- HIV/AIDS, STD’s, and promiscuous sexual behaviour, including rape, prostitution, and sex trafficking
- unintended pregnancies
- risky abortions
- toxic and angry music
- dysfunctional families and communities
- despair, hopelessness, depression, and suicide
- destruction and death
- drop-outs
S-M-A-R-T Youth has several options to address the multiple complex issues that confront our Youth daily
Comprehensive Program for Empowerment and Development
No matter their history, culture, colour, gender, or religious orientation, ALL youth starting at the age of twelve (12) are welcome to participate in our suggested activities and services, which are NOT offered from a religious standpoint. Both Afrikaans and English are available for presentation of our services and programs. Every day, we will address all the fundamental issues that affect our youth.
Our Program consists of five (5) phases.
WHY this Program? Is it truly required?
"I, Pierre, have witnessed a great deal of rejection, hurt, pain, lovelessness, disappointment, brokenness, anger, resentment, unforgiveness, depression, hopelessness, and confusion in the lives of young people (as well as their families) since I began working with youth in 1999."
Because they bought into the LIE that "nobody cares," I have witnessed a great deal of young people put in juvenile jail, some of them killed, and many more have their lives ruined.
Your Creator CARES, we CARE, and so do a lot of other individuals in the community, family, and friends! We have heeded the call to action regarding the numerous difficulties, obstacles, and tribulations that face our youth daily, because we CARE. We recognize that they deal with a variety of problems, some of which they are ill-equipped to handle.
Our mission is to SERVE and HELP our youth!
Our purpose is to LOVE and ACCEPT them!
We genuinely care about them, which is why we have developed our programs!
Our purpose is NOT to evaluate, disapprove, or denounce our young people.
Our purpose is to support and guide them in becoming everything that they were meant to be.
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LIFE SKILLS EMPOWERMENT Program
Phase 1:
Life-Skills Development
With one of the most extensive Life-Skills Programs for Youth, S-M-A-R-T Youth seeks to strengthen youth institutions, including schools and colleges.
Our program is supported by over 25 years of expertise working with youth from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to loving and serving our priceless children, enabling them to make positive changes in their lives and surroundings and guiding them toward lives with purpose and meaning.
Why is S-M-A-R-T Youth, making WISE choices the title of our life skills program?
We know many of our youth suffer from depression, oppression, abuse, neglect, and even physical limitations because of the daily struggles they face. To empower our youth to embrace wholeness, joy, freedom, peace, and individuality and to live a balanced life with purpose and destiny, we have been called to ASSIST them in breaking the chains of oppression that bind them in many aspects of their lives.
The lives of our youth matter; they are important!
As previously stated, our life-skills curriculum is available to ALL Youth from the age of twelve (12) and will not be offered from a religious perspective. Every day, our precious youth face a number of core issues that we will address, such as peer pressure, rejection, neglect, acceptance, love, racism, anger, rebellion, loneliness, dating and rape, abuse in all its forms, smoking, alcohol abuse, substance abuse, drug abuse, sex, including STDs, STIs, and HIV/AIDS, pregnancy and abortion, music and its effects, sports, depression, suicide, making informed decisions, pursuing their purpose, maintaining their dream, and achieving their destiny.
Our 210-page full-colour, quality Life-Skills Book
Our program is fact-based and thoroughly researched; it is not biased. We'll have interactive information sessions with visual aids.
Our mission is to locate, appoint, and train Life-Coaches in South African Schools, Colleges and Youth Organizations.
Over the course of two (2) terms, these Life-Coaches will deliver our life-skills program, ideally during LO or alternative slots as per the Institution's requirements, even after normal school hours.
We will have stringent requirements and a selection process for all Life-Coaches.
Life-Coaches will be vetted, overseen, and receive ongoing mentoring.
The following will be our requirements for potential Life-Coaches:
- Comprehensive assessments
- Without exception, life coaches must lead morally upright lives
- Life coaches need to be emotionally and psychologically stable
- No dependence on drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, or any other substance (addiction)
- No promiscuity in the sexual sense—NO sex before marriage
- No criminal history
- A citizen of South Africa holding a valid Grade 12 certificate
- A current valid driver's licence
To ensure efficient service delivery and project sustainability, Life-Coaches will be observed and guided continually.
It is Non-negotiable to have integrity, respect, patience, and compassion.
Life-Coaches will commence with a minimum stipend of R5,000 per month, dependent on experience and qualification(s). This will cover their transport and communication costs.
As a community-driven initiative, we will rely on donations, pledges and sponsorships to fund the recruitment, training, and mentoring of Life-Coaches.
For additional information on how to sponsor a life coach or a school, college, or institution, please see further information further down the page.
Phase 2:
Mentorship Program
80–85% of youth are influenced by 15-20% of youth
Selected leaders from each grade of a School, College, or Youth Organization will be the focus, working in conjunction with the relevant School or Schools. Through this program, we hope to train, equip and teach chosen leaders to POSITIVELY IMPACT all other learners within their peer groups, resulting in a total transformation of the School or College's atmosphere and value system, which will also POSITIVELY impact the larger community.
Phase 3:
Workshops, Conferences, Seminars, and Motivational Sessions
Our goal is to inspire and uplift young people.
Our objective is to arrange and conduct one-day conferences, as well as two- to four-hour workshops and seminars to EQUIP Youth with the required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITY to CONFRONT and RESOLVE any problems, challenges, struggles and hardships they encounter.
The groups will consist of:
- Boys-only
- Girls-only
- Boys-and-Girls
- Parent-and-Child
- Family
Any of the following TOPICS can be presented:
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Love and Acceptance: How can I show others love and how do we define love?
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Who am I? (addressing Rejection as well)
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How can I fit in? (which also includes saying "NO" is acceptable)
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What defines me? (Worth and Purpose)
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What matters most?
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House rules (Morals & Values)
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How do I interact with others?
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How do I manage my anger to end a conflict?
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How can I balance everything and manage my time?
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Relationships (with parents, siblings, friends, family, father, mother, and peer groups)
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How can I submit to my parents and other authoritative figures?
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Accountability and Responsibility
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Mistreatment (includes neglect and abuse)
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Addictions (such as drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, porn, etc.)
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Sexual promiscuity
- HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases
- Adolescent Conception and Termination
- Eating Disorders
- Recreation
- Dating
- The impact of music
- Self-harm
- Depression and Suicide
- Reconciliation and restoration
- Wholeness (being whole, content, and complete)
- Personal Development Plan (PDP)
- Pursuing my goals and dreams
Phase 4:
Youth and Family Camps
With training camps, we hope to provide young people the skills, knowledge and ability they need to overcome all their challenges, and actively pursue their life's mission.
Encourage and guide young people to collaborate in groups to discover youth’s needs that have the potential to significantly impact and transform the lives of others in the larger community.
Groups will include:
- Boys-only
- Girls-only
- Boys-and-girls
- Parent-and-child
- Family
Phase 5:
FINISHING WORKSHOPS
Towards the conclusion of the year, we will offer Finishing Workshops to all students in grades 7 and 12, which will EQUIP and PREPARATE them for the next significant stage of their youth development.
Instead of focusing on short fixes, we firmly believe long-term connections are vital to ensure results.
Additionally, we can help with TRAUMA Debriefing and COUNSELLING (for parents and learners) as required.
You can also get in touch with us to plan school holiday activities.
Testimonials
Melanie (SA)
"Oh Brother, you are simply an amazing child of God. I love your passion and admire your dedication and strength! I receive your love and prayers and speak life to you in abundance....You my sweet Brother have a servant's heart. When I read Phillipians 2:1-5 it is your name that comes to mind, one who is continually making Joy complete! Thank you Pierre, Gods hand of favor and blessing upon you."
Ina (SA)
Pierre is a very kind and caring person. I would highly recommend anything he put his name to. He is a man of his word, honest, and has both integrity and excellent moral standards.
Tilla (SA)
"Bless you Pierre for listening so good...2nd one of your prayers that hit the mark. Helps a loT!!!"
"Bless you Pierre for listening so good...2nd one of your prayers that hit the mark. Helps a loT!!!"
Darda (USA)
incredible and the best "website" to date for the glory of HIM as a TOOL to lead others...GREAT JOB!...may ABBA allow it to go to the ends of the earth here on FB....my heart is thrilled with what ABBA is doing in you and me and many other...
WOOING/ALLURING us to HIS wilderness so HE can teach us .....awe...ahh...."
Pretty (SA)
A very exquisite coach & mentor who puts others before himself. Today I run my own business and own a house because of your teachings. May your cup overflow with blessing and continue to remain humble.
Zinhle (SA)
A Pierre is a very fair Mentor. Under his mentorship, I was able to grow career wise and personally. I started a business now through his words of wisdom and encouragement. He is a very humble person. If you want to grow personally and career wise, I recommend him. May God bless him.
Futhi (SA)
I would definitely recommend Overcoming Today. Pierre is a very caring person, who cares about seeing people doing better for themselves. He is a man of integrity, honest and trustworthy. I have learned many things from him, such as leadership skills, empowering people, dedication, etc. (the list is endless). Thank you once again Pierre for mentoring and grooming me to be the person I am today. Stay blessed.
MORE Testimonials
Few people touch where you dare to go. Few people lead where you’ve been. Few people are humble and I earnestly wish that they can encounter you in person, seeing what life, love, true servant-hood, wisdom, and humbleness is all about. Your integrity speaks for itself. Upright you are in all your ways. Thank you for using your talents to reach and touch where none other dare to go. You are one remarkable man. You have what it takes. You are confident, excitement, zeal, inner motivation, positive thinking, and accomplishment of goals. In all, you have SUCCESS. You are such a beautiful person. Don’t allow anyone to run you down. You are confident, a dreamer, a master motivator, an extraordinary goal-achiever, filled with the power of your First Love, El Yah; a personality that draws great crowds, loaded with love, yet bold and brave. You possess tireless enthusiasm and your excellence is beyond the call of duty. You are Abba Father's anointed one whom He has taken by the right hand. Father will subdue nations before you and open great doors for you. No gates will be barred for YHWH, our Father Himself will go before you and level the swelling hills. He will break down bronze gates and cut through iron bars. He will give you treasures from dark vaults, and hoards from secret places, so that you may know that I am your Mighty El Yah whom hath called you by your name.
MARIA (USA)
Warm greetings to you. I must admit before i added you as my friend i had some reservations. I thought you had to be insane because when i looked at your profile you were using the original names of our Father and this was new to me...you appeared to be a fanatic...so i rejected it. As Spirit keeps revealing things to me i now see things differently. I am truly seeking after holiness...and the truth. So I want to apologise to you for my previous way of thinking. I am now standing in my assembly against the pagan traditions and customs. I thank Father daily for using you in such a mighty way that the distance don’t hinder the knowledge i am gaining. Thanks for you obedience and faithfulness. I wish i could be part of your seminars...i will pray that one day you will visit my country and conduct seminars here. I know it will be a blessing to many. May Father bless, guide and keep you in all your ways. Shalom.
MENDOZA (USA)
I came across your website "Renewed minds and Pure hearts" a while ago but never sat down to look at it as I was being tossed to and fro going from one assembly to another. I was raised in the Catholic Church. My mom's family were Mennonite but she was raised Baptist. I have so much of Babylon to be purged out of me yet. I repent for the doctrines of man that I upheld above YAHUAH'S Torah. I repent for the customs I clung to terrified if I let go, I'd miss something important. I repent for repeating the same falsehoods and lies because it was easier. I repent for my sins, transgressions and iniquities. ABBA YAHUAH, please forgive me and have mercy on me. I desire more than anything a deep relationship with You. Please help me. Please teach me Your Ways I desire to walk in them. I sat down this beautiful Shabbat morning broken because I feel so lost. I was so confused. Assemblies causing hurt and division instead of unity. I was just about ready to throw the towel in if you will. Praise ABBA YAHUAH for He is Yahmazing!! I was reminded of your website and I began reading. There is a lot of information. It will take me a time to go through it all but I thank YAHUAH for you doing this assignment for Him. For your obedience because He touched me this morning. He reached down and saw me at my worst and didn't turn His back on me. Praise YAHUAH
MICHELE (INTERNATIONAL)
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