Care, Culture and Community
Abbaquar-San Dream Centre exists to serve Wentworth through community care, youth development, and cultural belonging. We create safe spaces where people can learn, grow, and receive support with dignity.
We create a welcoming environment where children, young people, families, and elders can feel supported, respected, and connected.
As a cultural centre, we honour identity, heritage, and community leadership while building spaces where people feel they belong.
Homework club, youth nights, holiday programmes, and extramural activities help young people grow in confidence, creativity, and purpose.
From meals and food parcels to counselling and clinic services, we respond to local needs with consistency and compassion.
Abbaquar-San Dream Centre is a non-profit community and cultural centre serving Wentworth, Durban. We support youth, families, and elders through practical programmes, trusted relationships, and a strong sense of belonging.
Led by Paramount Chief Jason Abrahams and Senior Cultural Chieftess Olivia Jones, the Dream Centre brings together care, culture, and community action with the help of dedicated volunteers.
Our programmes respond to real community needs through meals, learning support, youth development, wellbeing, elder care, and creative activity.
Each one is designed to build confidence, connection, and dignity for people in Wentworth.
Daily meal support helps children, adults, and families access food in a welcoming environment rooted in dignity and care.
Weekday homework support gives young people a steady place to learn, build confidence, and stay connected to caring adults.
Friday youth gatherings create space for encouragement, friendship, conversation, and safe community belonging.
School holiday activities keep young people engaged, active, supported, and connected during the breaks.
Karate builds discipline, confidence, focus, and self-belief while giving young people a positive outlet for growth.
Ballet and movement activities help children build confidence, coordination, expression, and joy.
Gymnastics encourages strength, balance, coordination, and resilience through active learning and teamwork.
Hot meals and food parcels help elders receive practical support with dignity and care.
Counselling and clinic services help community members access compassionate care, guidance, and support when it is needed most.
These events bring people together in Wentworth through care, culture, faith, and shared community life. Each gathering is a chance to connect, support one another, and be part of something rooted in dignity and belonging.
Our Soup Kitchen is one of the ways we care for Wentworth with consistency and dignity. Meals are served at 2:30 PM, with adults and children welcomed on Mondays and Wednesdays, and children on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sponsors are welcome to support the programme by dropping off ingredients at 61 Gardenia Road, Merewent, or by contributing financially.
Young people aged 6 to 17 are invited to take part in a Dance and Drama Showcase in celebration of Youth Day. Join us at the Dream Centre from 26 January 2026 for a chance to grow in confidence, creativity, and expression. For more information, call 072 571 7108 or 074 078 9432.
Men from across the community are invited to gather for an evening of worship, fellowship, and encouragement. Join us at Silvertree Community Hall from 18:00 to 21:00 as we make space for faith, unity, and support. For more information, call Jason Abrahams at 0767893033.
Bring the family for a joyful Easter Egg Hunt filled with games, activities, and community fun for young people. It is a chance for children and families to gather, celebrate, and enjoy the day together. View the full poster for complete details.
Your donation helps keep a trusted community and cultural centre open in Wentworth, Durban.
It supports soup kitchen meals, youth programmes, homework club, youth nights, holiday activities, elder support, counselling, clinic services, and the volunteers who help make this work possible.
Our work is sustained by people who show up with time, care, skills, and compassion. Whether you want to help with meals, youth activities, events, or community support, there is a place for you at the Dream Centre.
If you would like to volunteer, partner with us, or learn more about the work we do in Wentworth, get in touch and our team will guide you.