Kids in Westlake
Children and youth in the Westlake community who need food, clothing, school-related assistance, mentorship and practical care.
Since 2008
Love, hope and practical care since 2008.
Orphan Care Foundation supports children in Westlake, creches, daycare centres, safe houses and partner NGOs through food, clothing, school support and practical community care.
01 — Purpose
Born from one child’s need. Built to bring hope to many.
Orphan Care Foundation exists to stand in the gap for orphaned, vulnerable and at-risk children by creating practical support systems that restore dignity, stability, nourishment, education and hope.
The foundation’s story began with one child walking long distances to school in the rain. What started as a response to one visible need grew into a wider mission of practical care, mentorship and community support.
02 — Mission
Our mission
Situated in Cape Town, the foundation works closely with orphaned and vulnerable children in the Westlake community while creating lasting partnerships between NGOs, businesses and individuals.
03 — Beneficiaries
Who we support
Kids in Creches
Young children in early learning environments who benefit from food, supplies, clothing and developmental support.
Creches + Daycare Centres
Community-based care centres that need practical resources to support children safely and consistently.
Safe Houses + Partner NGOs
Other nonprofit organisations and care homes that receive food, clothing, goods and practical support.
04 — How we reach our mission
How we reach our mission
We work through direct support, NGO partnerships and practical resource distribution so that help reaches children and the organisations caring for them.
Direct child and family support
Food, clothing, school support, mentorship and practical care for vulnerable children and families.
NGO and care-structure support
Food, clothing and supplies donated to other NGOs, safe houses, creches and community care centres.
Partnerships that multiply impact
Businesses, churches, individuals and volunteers helping to connect resources with real needs.
05 — Problems addressed
What problems we help address in the community
Hunger and food insecurity — practical food support for children, families and partner organisations.
Barriers to education — school-related needs, transport pressure, clothing, stationery and stability.
Lack of essentials — clothing, bedding, shoes, hygiene items and daily necessities.
Care-structure pressure — support for creches, daycare centres, safe houses and NGOs doing frontline work.
06 — Projects
Real projects. Practical support. Visible impact.
As current information and project photography becomes available, this section will show active work, needs and progress on the ground.
After Care Centre Project
Featured Project The After Care Centre Project aims to create a safe, structured and caring afternoon environment for children who need support after school. Through this project, Orphan Care Foundation hopes to provide children with a place where they can receive a meal, homework support, mentorship, supervision and encouragement while their caregivers are still at […]
Community Centre
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Westlake Community Project
The aim of the Westlake Community Project is to acquire or rent a dedicated building in the Westlake area that Orphan Care Foundation can run and manage as a safe, welcoming Community Centre for children from the local community. This centre will become the home of our Kids Club initiative, giving children a safe space […]
07 — Get involved
Why you should get involved
Your support helps turn compassion into practical care: meals, clothing, school support, basic essentials, mentorship and resources for partner NGOs.
08 — Trust
Registration details
Orphan Care Foundation is a registered Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation in terms of SARS legislation and is authorised by SARS to issue Section 18A tax certificates for donations, sponsorships, financial contributions, goods, and services donated in kind:
PBO Number: 930031412
NPO Number: 075-214