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Working together to grow young leaders who spread a vision for holistic living
In 2024 the Earthchild Project realized a long-standing dream by launching Take 5 - a national campaign, which aimed to bring together South Africans of all ages and backgrounds in a collective effort to create peace and well-being through a simple daily guided meditation. For 30 days during September, participants took just five minutes each day to listen to a guided meditation, cultivating calm, resilience, and a sense of community.
At its heart, Take 5 was about creating accessible and inclusive tools for communities, especially those in under-resourced areas where mental health support is often limited. To ensure inclusivity, a guided audio meditations in five South African languages including English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans, isiZulu and seSotho, by 1 September over 50 000 people signed up, including individuals, schools, police stations, clinics, and community-based organizations. In addition, 52 community radio stations, broadcasted Take 5.
A core learning from this year was that there is an incredible openness and a need for tools like Take 5 - simple, accessible, positive and impactful. A practical tool that can support individuals and communities to connect to themselves, improve their well-being and to cultivate more peace and resilience. We are committed to continue growing Take 5, extending the reach and impact throughout South Africa. We are deeply grateful to The Sophia Foundation for taking a leap of faith and supporting us to create Take 5 - a moment for peace, a movement for change.
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Contact: Janna Kretzmar
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A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of
Nelson Mandela
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