Giving at-risk children in
South Africa’s Eastern Cape province a fighting chance
Giving at-risk children in South Africa’s
Eastern Cape province a fighting chance
Our Mission
It is our mission to channel the attention and resources of those blessed with much towards saving these children, one child at a time, and in doing so, creating a community of people empowered with purpose, healing and hope.
“Whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers and sisters of Mine, you did for Me"
Matthew 25:40
Facts influencing the daily lives of many children in the Eastern Cape
Facts influencing the daily lives of many children in the Eastern Cape
40.3%
of children live with
single mothers
62.2%
of all children in the
province are fatherless
33.9%
of children live with
neither biological parent
3.4%
of all children in the
province are orphaned
High prevalence of
child-headed householdss
Unemployment rate of 42%
40.3%
of children live with
single mothers
62.2%
of all children in the
province are fatherless
33.9%
of children live with
neither biological parent
3.4%
of all children in the
province are orphaned
High prevalence of
child-headed householdss
Unemployment rate of 42%
67.3%
of the population
lives in poverty
44.8% of households rely on social grants as sole means of income
High levels of teenage pregnancies
Lacking access to quality education
32% of children complete Grade 12
20.2%
of all households are
severely food insecure
33.5% stunting prevalence under children 0-5 due to malnutrition
67.3%
of the population
lives in poverty
44.8% of households rely on social grants as sole means of income
High levels of teenage pregnancies
Lacking access to quality education
32% of children complete Grade 12
20.2%
of all households are
severely food insecure
33.5% stunting prevalence under children 0-5 due to malnutrition
How we address
These issues
Orphaned and vulnerable children's programme
Our OVC programme aims to assist vulnerable children with academic assistance, life skills development, health monitoring, emotional and physical support and gaining access to identity documents and necessary government grants.
Youth Leadership programme
Our youth leadership programme aims to break the cycle of vulnerability by engaging youth (9-18) in sport coaching and mentorship, equipping them with life skills, emotional support, and positive role models for stability.
Our Sponsors
community partners
Our Sponsors
community partners