by DevOps | Jun 13, 2019 | Stories
Maria Lenong sits on a chair inside her shack in Sebokeng, her ginger cat on her lap. The shack is constructed of corrugated iron and has three tiny rooms: a miniscule sitting room, a cluttered kitchen and a sleeping area. Her grandson, Thabo, is on his way home...
by DevOps | Jun 13, 2019 | Stories
Starfish was founded in 2002, and thousands of children who grew up in our care are now happy and healthy young adults, working in our centres and making an incredible impact in the communities where they grew up. Giving Back Lebogang’s Story “Starfish has...
by DevOps | Jun 13, 2019 | Stories
Since our partner Thandanani introduced self-help groups, participants have been reporting on just how they are helping to improve their lives. They also received basic financial training and have been pleased and surprised at the difference saving just R2 (10p) a...
by DevOps | Jun 13, 2019 | Stories
Without the necessary school uniform, shoes, books and stationery, children are unable to attend school. Educational resources not only enable children to return to school, but also provide hope and dignity in times of crisis. Here is Tebello’s story from one of...
by DevOps | Jun 13, 2019 | Stories
Throughout the year the Community Based Organisations (CBOs) plan the food supplies for the children with a particular emphasis on extra provisions for the chilly winter months. In the winter time in particular, the importance of a good nutritous diet is...