SA donors get tax benefits via S18A donations.
"Not by might nor power, but by my Spirit" – Zechariah 4:6
Restoring Lives. Rebuilding Communities. One Person at a Time.
Transforming Lives in Mpumalanga, One Family at a Time
We believe every person deserves healing, hope, and a clear sense of purpose.
RDARA combines professional counselling with Christ-centered care to help everyday people heal from the inside out.
In 2025, we're launching the Highveld-Ready Youth Project, bringing Career Direct assessments and life-changing guidance to 50+ high school students across our region.
From trauma recovery to career discovery, we're building a movement of transformation in Mpumalanga and beyond.
Tax-deductible for SA donors (S18A)
Your donation funds life-changing work.
Our Impact in 2025
Every prayer, partnership, and donation helps us bring hope, healing, and direction to real people in real places.
65+
Students assessed through Career Direct and coaching
150+
Hours of Christ-centered counselling and coaching
R1350
Investment per learner for a full Highveld-Ready journey
3
Schools and community partners engaged so far
Together, we’re building a movement of healing and purpose in the Highveld.
Registered NPC (2024/766130/08)
• Public Benefit Organisation (PBO 930086701) • Section 18A Tax-Deductible Donations • ACRP Registered Counsellor
• SATS Theology Graduate
Meet our founder Riani
Registered Counsellor | MD & Strategic Change Leader | Advanced Career Direct Practitioner | Author | 22+ Years in Financial & HR Leadership | Nonprofit & Faith-Based Sector Specialist
From personal transformation to professional expertise, Riani brings both lived experience and clinical training to every client.
Riani is a Kingdompreneur and Change Specialist known for her undeniable passion for human potential!
She is the author of the book, ‘The Smiling Puppet – From Captivity to Liberty,’ which not only tells her own story of real struggle towards change but also includes a step-by-step guide of how she overcame the effects of physical, psychological, social, and spiritual abuse and set out on a mission to become the change specialist she is today, credible not only through her professional development, but also through her personal testimony and experience.
Stories of Transformation
Real people. Real healing. Real hope.
“The 7 Keys journey gave me clarity I’ve been searching for my whole life. I finally understand my God‑given purpose.”
— Linke, 7 Keys Participant
“RDARA helped me heal from trauma I thought would define me forever. Now I’m helping others find freedom too.”
— Dawid, Counselling Client
Watch Roelien’s story of how “The Smiling Puppet” impacted her life.
from the blog
Transforming Lives Through Professional Care
From individual counselling to career guidance, we serve clients and communities with Christ-centered, professional support. Donor-funded programs ensure no one is turned away.
Individual,
or
One-on-One Counselling
Group, Family,
Parenting, Relationship or
Marriage Counselling
Spiritual Counselling, Church Leadership and Ministry Development
Financial Stewardship Counselling
Career Planning, Occupational, and Team Counselling
“Riani’s story, although unique in many ways, has parts that all of us can relate to. The biggest difference I’ve seen is that, unlike many people, Riani has cultivated a way to heal, fight, grow, expand, and to create the future she’s longed for. Rather than looking to blame, accuse, or justify, she has learned how to leverage all the unspeakable bad and turn it into unimaginable good. Through her willingness to serve and give to others, she has turned ashes into beauty.”
- David Waldy
Fierce Empathy Coach
This is the transformation your partnership makes possible. Every donation funds hope, healing, and new beginnings.
Highveld Ready Youth Project – Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to common questions from parents, schools, and partners about how the Highveld Ready Youth Project works.
1. Are my donations to RDARA tax-deductible? Yes. RDARA is an approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No. 930086701) with Section 18A status. This means any financial contribution you make toward a learner, school, or community programme is 100% tax-deductible, and you will receive an official Section 18A receipt for SARS.
4. Do you only work with Christian students? No. RDARA’s services are open to all learners, regardless of background, belief, or school type. Our approach is: - Professional (registered counsellor and CPSC-affiliated) - Ethical and evidence-based Hope-centred and restorative We serve everyone with dignity and excellence.
2. What does the cost of R1,350 per learner actually cover? Your sponsorship covers: - A full Career Direct® assessment (internationally accredited) - A personalised, confidential 1:1 feedback session with a trained Advanced Practitioner - A detailed career development report - Emotional support and basic counselling referral where needed - All administration, processing, travel, and follow-up support - In short – a complete career and life-direction intervention, not just an assessment.
5. How can a school or parent get involved? Schools can: - Sponsor learners - Book grade-wide Career Direct sessions - Host RDARA youth workshops Parents can: - Sponsor their own child - Sponsor another learner in need - Nominate their school to join the project We provide the school with an MoU, logistics plan, and clear reporting.
7. What makes RDARA different from other counselling or career guidance organisations? RDARA offers a uniquely integrated approach: - Career Direct (international tool + South African support) - Professional counselling (CPSC, SATS BTh in Counselling) - Emotional, family and trauma insight - PBO + Section 18A status - Measurable community impact reports We don’t just “test and place” — we help learners understand who God created them to be and how to build a meaningful future.
8. Do you work with medical aid, and what if a family can’t afford the fees? We do not currently claim from medical aids. Our services are offered on a private-pay basis. For families who can afford it, we provide professional, faith-centered counselling and Career Direct® services at transparent, fair rates. For learners and families who cannot afford the full fee, we actively work with donors and partners to provide: - Part or full sponsorships for Career Direct assessments and feedback - Subsidised counselling where funding allows If you need help, or if you’d like to sponsor a learner, please contact us and we’ll explore the best option together.
3. Who can participate in the Highveld Ready Youth Project? Any school, college, student, or parent in Mpumalanga can participate. Priority groups include: - Grade 9 learners preparing for subject choice - Grade 11–12 learners preparing for tertiary applications - University & college students seeking direction or re-alignment - Unemployed youth needing clarity to re-enter the job market We partner with government and private schools, churches, youth ministries, and student centres.
6. Do you offer online sessions? Yes. Learners outside the Highveld region can receive online career counselling, feedback sessions, and emotional support via Google Meet.
9. How do I know the Career Direct® assessment is credible and not just another online test? Career Direct® is an internationally developed assessment with more than 30 years of research, refinement, and global use behind it. It looks at four key areas – personality, interests, skills, and values – to give a holistic picture of a learner’s design, not just a quick “quiz result.” The tool is used by schools, universities, businesses, and counsellors worldwide, and I am trained and registered as an Advanced Career Direct® Practitioner. If you’d like to explore the technical details, research, and validation studies behind Career Direct®, you can read more on the official Career Direct FAQ page.