The season of nice soaking rain is upon us, and as much as nice soaking is debatable, we can not ignore the transformation of new growth in nature; rain being nourishing and satisfying to plants. A new season of the year displaying. SmilingOne steps from one financial year into the next; many new seeds were planted; the ripple effects touched thousands. We have had the privilege of seeing many people becoming aware of their path. Our Autumn edition invites you learn more about our ‘Change Agents in the making’ and the ‘Gentle Giants’ inside SA Prisons; our Nyanga Youth Project and Ivy Nyovane renovation Launch... just to mention a few of our unifying adventures within our communities. Let us enjoy the season and the teaching, the moistening of the soil in our inner garden where seeds are planted. Enjoy Turquoise – the fourth edition. Love Franklin

1. Turquois
The SmilingOne Foundation MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Autumn Season Edition 2014

2. Our Values
LOVE
In our experience of Love we find ourselves in a place of unconditional sharing, holding
no judgment or expectation. As we embrace Love within, we embrace Love in ALL.
LEARNING
We enjoy the process of learning. We are Students and Explorers of life, widening our
horizon and adding to our portfolio.
ADDING VALUE
We enjoy adding value to individuals and whole communities. Adding value to the
human potential is a privilege and assists the process of building bridges, breaking down
the most resistant walls.
ONENESS
We believe in UNIQUENESS and UNITY. ‘It is about understanding oneself and the role
one plays in the bigger ‘puzzle of life’ - the greater purpose. On one hand being tiny
compared to the whole – teaching us humbleness – and on the other being highly
valuable as each piece of the puzzle is of inestimable value to the wholeness – teaching
us worthiness.’
INTEGRITY
We enjoy working with our clients and each other openly, honestly and sincerely. We
walk the talk and deliver what we promise.
OUR ENVIRONMENT
We care deeply for our environment and inspire change by our own living example

3. OUR APPROACH
Prisons
Western
Cape
Re-Integration
‘Trial & Support’
Youth,
Family, Communi
ty, Schools..
Job Creation
Unlocking
Potential
Entrepreneurship
Personal
Valuebased
LeadershipSustainable
Livelihoods
Peer Friend
Process
Change Agents
In the making
Utilizing
the Potential
© 2014 SmilingOne
THE CIRCLE OF CHANGE

4. Content
FOREWORD
Letter from the CEO
OUR SUPPORT NETWORK 3.COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
OUR PROJECTS Nyanga Development Program
1.YOUTH AT RISK Ivy Nyovane Educare Launch
Ivan’s COC Activation
4.SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
2.REINTEGRATION Malmesbury COC Workshop
SA Prisons – Change Agents in the Making
Jonathan’s PBP Journey Our Annual General Meeting
FUTURE PROJECTS AND EVENTS
OUR FAMILY
CONTENT

5. Letter from Franklin’sdesk
The season of nice soaking rain is upon us, and as much as nice soaking is debatable, we can
not ignore the transformation of new growth in nature; rain being nourishing and satisfying
to plants. A new season of the year displaying.
SmilingOne steps from one financial year into the next; many new seeds were planted; the
ripple effects touched thousands. We have had the privilege of seeing many people
becoming aware of their path.
Our Autumn edition invites you learn more about our ‘Change Agents in the making’ and
the ‘Gentle Giants’ inside SA Prisons; our Nyanga Youth Project and Ivy Nyovane renovation
Launch… just to mention a few of our unifying adventures within our communities.
Let us enjoy the season and the teaching, the moistening of the soil in our inner garden
where seeds are planted. Enjoy Turqouise – the fourth edition.
Love Franklin
FOREWORD

6. Letter from the CEO
What an incredible season in our foundation… a season of celebration and honouring those
who have committed themselves to their heart! A commitment that reflects in what we as a
Foundation, as a collective – have achieved in 2013/14. I am really proud to walk hand in
hand with each one of you. Proud because I know that the journey of the heart is not always
an easy one, it is so easy to misunderstand what we meet on our path and then default back
into our old patterns and comfort zones. Our results reflect incredible courage of special souls
who have dared greatly to challenge those beliefs and invited opportunity to both shape
and grow into living a life with purpose and inspire so many others while doing this! I feel so
lucky to personally walk this journey and to bring COC Education to you. Each day I am
inspired to go deeper within which always takes me a step further beyond.
Thank you for visiting and for listening.
May you enjoy our newsletter, as always shaped with love by Change Agent Franklin Esau!
Love & Gratitude
Karina
WE UNLOCK POTENTIAL THROUGH CIRCLE OF CHANGE ACTIVATIONS

7. TOGETHER IS BETTER!
We establish and nurture relationships with existing and new
partners in community building. We all own a share in the
shaping of a healthy society!
Sponsors 2014/15
Sponsors monthly:
GM Childlife - RUC -Dave Thorpe–Aslam Bava -David Watson
Sporadic sponsors
Karen Sorbo & Francelino Zau, Shawn McGee, Koos & Ilse van Niekerk, Robin Ropp Sohnen, Howard
Rosenberg, anonymous.
OURSUPPORTNETWORK

8. OUR PROJECTS – YOUTH AT RISK
Youth at Risk
Ivan’s COC activation by Franklin
Ivan’s smile tells you a thousand words as he interacts with the
kids where he gives them Arts and Craft sessions on Saturday, at
the Ivy Nyovane Educare. Ivan is one of our community builders
at the Educare Centre who we chose to invest in this annum.
With his capability to relate in so many ways to the kids of
Nyanga East, Ivan has brought a superb talent to the
Community Building Project.
Ivan grew up in the location of Nyanga East surrounded by
gangsterism, drug abuse and poverty. Under these violent and
criminal circumstances he needed to find his way as a boy; and as culture states also find his way as a
young man. With Ivan’s journey taking him to different paths, he ended up in dreadful circumstances
becoming one of Cape Town’s youth at risk statistics. The now cheerful young man looks at me and
explains that he is grateful to a friend, who introduced him to the programme. “Because the
programme has taught me a lot about being Ivan now, to the old Ivan. The challenges are still there
for me as a young man but I handle them differently now. My vision is to embark on a career of child
care because of the passion I have for the kids. I realise that it is not only something that I am
passionate about, I can aid with the kids and the way they choose to live their lives. Not every kid of
Nyanga has to become a gangster.”
Apart from the community builders, who did a magnificent task by giving the kids a platform of
expression, my visit on Saturdays was filled with fun, laughter and joy… and a whole lot of running
around. I felt like I was part of more than just games, I was a part of the unity and Ubuntu that
connects with the creative joy of the younger hearts. Ivan that cares so much for the kids showed me
the platform that we as the elderly youth should create for the younger hearts. Well done
community builders for not only giving the kids a place of creativity but for also inviting Ubuntu to
the Nyanga East community.
Ivan who has been a part of the community builders for four years now will activate his third pillar of
his COC very soon; embarking on studies to further his skill on working with the kids and inspiring
change.
OURPROJECTS–YOUTHATRISK

10. OUR PROJECTS – REINTEGRATION PRIOR RELEASE
Change Agents in the Making by Karina
SA Prisons
My heart beats proudly and strong for our prison process.
This is where it all began in 2008 – our first Circle of Sharing.
I remember my first visit in 2007 to Brandvlei Maximum. 16
Men curious and at the same time scared – what will this
unknown process bring? I am smiling as I really had no idea how huge this would become – a seed
planted in one of our most challenged environments in South Africa. HUGE because it touches so
deeply and shifts us from the core! We move from limited lanes of fear on our highways of life into a
full spectrum of awareness, always leaving the door open for more. It changes lives and it inspires
love and healing wherever you turn to. Hearts healed radiate light and create platforms for others to
invite change into their lives. These truly special Men are living ‘BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE
IN THE WORLD’ – wisdom shared by our beloved Nelson Mandela. These men are leaders of a
different kind. Gentle Giants, guided by their Hearts and inviting you to be guided by yours. It is a
privilege to walk amongst these Men, to guide and be guided.
We are active in Heldestroom Prison, Malmesbury Prison and Worcester Prison.
What is COC Education? It is a life long commitment to your heart! A journey of learning and growth
that never ends…
Igshaan in Heldestroom Prison shares:
I have done so many classes, some 2 weeks, others 4 weeks. The SmilingOne class is the first class I
have attended that is this long. I have been in the program now for more than 1,5 years. Simply
because there is always something new to add, something new to learn. I arm myself with education,
an education that lies within the experiences I have in life… I look at life itself and I realise that life is a
test; the things we experience in life is our teacher, it is up to us as Students to learn to handle
situations; are we going to make use of our tools and not make the same old stupid choices we did in
the past. The opportunity in this class is to prepare myself completely – this is the first class where I
would use the word ‘completely’. It is because this class takes me beyond. It is only here that I have
come to know what that actually means! And I am still learning… .
OURPROJECTS–REINTEGRATIONPRIORRELEASE

11. CHANGE AGENTS IN THE
MAKING
It is an honour to work
with these gentlemen.
These are our Change
Agents in the making
each one in full COC
activation discovering the
most wonderful potential.
Our investment in these
men is an investment in
our society.
Ripples of joy, of care
and of empowerment
flows from them and to
everyone around them.
THANK YOU FOR MAKING
YOURSELVES A PRIORITY!

12. OUR PROJECTS – REINTEGRATION POST RELEASE
REINTEGRATION
Jonathan’s ‘Personal Balance Profile’ (PBP) Journey
This year April I pass a year outside of prison. It does not look like much but it is a milestone
compared to what I think would have happened if I was still stuck in my old patterns; I doubt that I
would have been this structured. I was never conscious about going to prison. And my choices were
destructive not only for myself, my family too. Seeing now that my choice of actions lead me to
prison.
One of my biggest lessons that I have learned so far is that irrespective the influence that other
peoples choices have on my life…I am in control of my own destiny. Because my family always talked
about the friends I choose, not being good for me. My circle is a lot smaller than before and I consider
everyone my friend. As a wise man, I can choose who I socialise with. For no matter who is your friend
the ability to choose will reflect your own actions. As an ex-inmate I am aware of criticism in the
community, for crime hurts our communities. I hold on to my values and do not allow pettiness to
upset me.
That irrespective the influence that other people’s choices have on my life…I
am in control of my own destiny!
If I did not have the tools I have today, it would have been so much different for me. Thank you to
my church and congregation (RUC Community), to my coach and the folks at Loaves and Fishes, I
have a great support structure.
………………………………………………………
The Responsible Individual
MOMENT OF SILENCE Challenges
Symptoms of Challenges Mirror Wind
Reactive Patterns The Survivor
Pleaser Victim Balance Awareness
Spectrum Trust Acceptance Allowance
Affirmation Personal Balance Profile
Understanding Identity Directions
Values CHOICE the observer
PURPOSE key roles Mission Vision
BODY MIND SOUL learning Relationships ENVIRONMENT social
responsibility
OURPROJECTS–REINTEGRATIONPOSTRELEASE

13. OUR PROJECTS –COMMUNITY BUILDING
Community Building
Nyanga Youth Development Program
by Franklin Esau
It gives me great joy to introduce the Nyanga Youth
Development Programme for there are many aspects
that contribute to making it whole. We have the Ivy
Nyovane Educare, where we journey with the principal
and founder as they take the crèche into new heights.
We also have the Youth at Risk whom we aid in bursaries to expand their educational
platform and train as Community Builders.
I am honoured to share these
wonderful young souls with you, who
are our Community Builders in the
Nyanga East area, at the Ivy
Nyovane Educare. The team which
consist of Shawn, Ivan and Bukiwe, is
having classes with the young ones in
Nyanga every Saturday.
Shawn
I just love to work with the kids, they are amazing. Many of them
have no place of belonging. And with classes every Saturday, they
feel like they belong to something.
Ivan
It is great for the kids to have something they can do. Like in arts
and craft, they can draw, make cards and express themselves. And
they are very talented.
Bukiwe
For me to share my skills with the kids is just awesome. And they all seems to enjoy it so
much that they want to do everything.
Ma Esther (Founder):
For me its wonderful to see the kids here on Saturdays because all of the schools and crèches
are closed on weekends. So the kids have a place where they can come learn and have fun.
Sometimes I cook for them but if I am not here or arrive late, I just ask one of the
community builders to cook for the kids.
OURPROJECTS–COMMUNITYBUILDING

14. The Community Builders have classes every Saturday with the kids in
Nyanga, from 9-12am. The classes consist of Arts and Craft (Ivan),
Singing and Dancing (Bukiwe) and Drama (Shawn). An educational
platform that is not only fun and games but also introduces the flavour
of talent, vision and imagination. The team of community builders have
been part of SmilingOne’s TRI (The Responsible Individual) training at
the Ivy Nyovane Educare since the programme began in 2010. And are
still going strong with Sharing sessions with a Change Agent every
Friday.
With both the community builders and the founder of Ivy Nyovane sharing a passion for the
youth of tomorrow, it is heartwarming to see them work together, creating an educational
platform for the kids of Nyanga East. Thank you so much community builders, your ripple
effect touches my heart.
……………………………………
The Ivy Nyovane Launch by Vuyiswa and Ma Esther
A big smile brushes my eyes when I ask Ma Esther (Founder of Ivy
Nyovane), how she felt about the Ivy Nyovane’s Renovation Launch.
I can see her cheeks getting red in appreciation.
Ma Esther
Everything went so well, I was very surprised
by the way the launch went. I expected it to
be very small and just enough space for the
kids. But it went past my expectations. My
greatest moment about the launch was to
see the kids who are with the Community
Builders dancing and singing, I love them.
I am so glad for SmilingOne’s help in all of it. This would have not
been possible if we did not start walking hand in hand four years ago
with SmilingOne. And thank you to all who came on board and played a
part in the renovations.
Vuyiswa (Principal)
We are so lucky to have people like
SmilingOne and Thorp coming on board to
help us in our renovations. It is helping us in
ways you would not believe. Hey, my best
moment was the teachers’ performance of a
song. They enjoyed themselves very much.
But the moment that topped it all was that
day was my birthday and I received flowers
from SmilingOne to congratulate our
achievement and to wish me happy birthday.
We say thank you to Thorp, GM Childlife and UTE Force for aiding the Ivy Nyovane
Educare. Together we can do so much more!

15. SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT
Malmesbury COC Workshop by Franklin
I have been so exciting about the prison process and my
contribution, the COC report workshop for our team at
Malmesbury Prison.
The Change Agent committee oversees running of projects and have developed a reporting system to
assist this process. Monitors and facilitators (peer guides) of SmilingOne programmes report/submit
their activities to us. My objective with the workshop was to give clarity on how to report.
As we start the workshop, the peer guides explains that they have an idea of what the ‘Circle Of
Change’ means but it is just theory. As I explain to them that they actually have been practicing it for
a while. Each activity is part of their COC development.
- One sharing pillar:
- Two caring pillar:
- And three resource pillar:
Sharing
As a ‘Peer Guide’ we are guided by our trainer and mentor. This is a platform where we express our
challenges and meaning. It is where we begin to have visions
and carry them out through focuses daily practices/actions
Caring
We walk our talk as ‘Peer Guides’ and invite others to join TRI.
We facilitate TRI1 and TRI2 using the TRI manual
Resource
We use our skill and build on it. We expand and add more
lanes to our experience. We work towards sustainable
livelihoods. The TRI Facilitation and Peer Guide Education
assists in this expansion using COC engine
Monthly projects reports will consist of your activity within
each of these three pillars. Your report on your personal TRI sessions with your trainer and mentor.
You report on sessions you facilitate with others and last but not least you report on your skills
development – from TRI, to school to any other developing classes.
Good luck boys and Ilse, may your reports shine just like you guys do!
SKILLSANDDEVELOPMENT

16. Our Annual General Meeting
Our Annual General Meeting
This is what Sheree Rayfield, a great friend and support of
SmilingOne had to say:
Firstly I was impress by the attendance and the time
keeping. The representatives of each project introduced
and detailed how they “blended” into the overall
SmilingOne picture, which made it so simple to follow the
procedures. I was also impressed by the information the
various project leaders being concise and relevant, and no
waffling. The AGM was short in comparison to all the
information provided and for me that is a plus. Every
project leader was so enthusiastic and visionary about
their respective goals, it made me feel as if I should be
doing more and that there is still so much to be done.
Karina is doing a fantastic job co-ordinating and inspiring
the various groups within the SmilingOne Foundation,
which within itself is no easy task. Overall huge strides are
being made leaving very large footprints and in doing so
CHANGE IS HAPPENING. It was a great experience and it
gave me a sense of hope that the changes will make the
huge differences we need in todays communities.
Thank you so much to you and those who walk with us for a crime free South Africa. We can do so
much more together.

17. FUTURE PROJECTS AND EVENTS
Future Projects and Events
SKY GALLERY – coming soon
*coming soon is our first COC Third pillar project called ‘Sky Gallery’. The project will parolees and
probationers a change to gain business and workplace skills, reach out to different project in the
community and equip themselves with the tools of ‘The Responsible Individual’. So join us in new
heights of the COC.
The Ocean View ‘Car Project’
If you would be so kind to check out SmilingOne’s facebook page and future newsletter, you will
see that our ‘Change Agent’ Malcolm Booysen is putting together a project with the youth of
Ocean View. Follow our updates and pics to see the youth of Ocean View taking an idea and
empower themselves through ‘The Responsible Individual’.
The SmilingOne Fund Raising Album
Be sure not to miss this. We have a Fund Raising Album coming soon. With great artists such as
Lionel Bastos SAMA Award winner, it is an album not to miss. Check our website or facebook
page for more information.
…………………………………………………..
Long walk to freedom
It is with great anticipation that we walk our journey
sometimes we take a left turn, sometimes we take one to
the right, and sometimes end up in front of the highest
mountains, where we find ourselves in compromising
positions.
The autobiography that carries high hopes in the most
condemning time, opening up a vision of change, peace and
humanity on a level that many thought would be
impossible. In so, we as the SmilingOne Foundation would
like to draw inspiration from a man and his journey, that not
only inspired a nation but the world. As we go from one
season to the next we would like to look at the changes of
many journeys, knowing there is a lot to be learned. A lot
more still to add to the puzzle. And many more people to
meet, who will inspire us to not only work on a crime free
South Africa but to inspire a nation to join hands, aiding in
our communities.
FUTUREPROJECTSANDEVENTS

18. OUR FAMILY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES (GOVERNANCE)
Karina Chris Nicky
Andersen Plam Thorp
Founder
.
CHANGE AGENT COMMITTEE
Franklin
Esau
CHANGE AGENTS
TRI FACILITATORS/CHANGE AGENTS IN THE MAKING
ASSISTING TRI FACILITATORS
Ilse
Van Niekerk
YOUTH COMMUNITY BUILDERS
Luyanda Thando Sibabalo Collin Andrew Daniel Bradley Oscar
Vuyiswa Shawn Ivan Bukiwe Bulelwa More D Maloh Siya Mama Esther
OURFAMILY
Chris Franklin Malcolm

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WE WELCOME YOUR SUPPORT
It is with the loving support of many fellow community members such as
yourself that we can truly succeed. Each one of us a valuable puzzle piece!
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