Meet practical needs
Food, clothing, school support and basic essentials that make a real difference.
About the foundation
Born from a real moment of compassion
Our story began in 2008 with a simple response to people who needed help.
Behind the businesses, schools and established neighbourhoods of Cape Town's southern suburbs sits a community where many families face a very different daily reality. In Westlake, financial hardship, food insecurity, difficult family circumstances and limited access to opportunities can place enormous pressure on children and those caring for them.
01 — Our history
Born from a real moment of compassion.
As those relationships grew, we came to understand that vulnerability rarely has a single cause.
A child struggling at school may also be dealing with hunger, transport difficulties, inadequate clothing or instability at home.
A young person may have enormous potential but little exposure to opportunities beyond their immediate surroundings.
That understanding shaped the Orphan Care Foundation.
Over the years, our work has evolved from responding to immediate needs into programs focused on food security, education, creative development, youth mentorship and practical family support.
Today we continue working alongside the Westlake community and our partners to help create opportunities that can make a lasting difference.
The challenges remain significant, but so does the potential of the people who live there.
Our purpose is not simply to give to Westlake. It is to work alongside its people helping children and young people build the confidence, support and opportunities to shape stronger futures for themselves and their community.
02 — Background
A community network of care.
As those relationships grew, we came to understand that vulnerability rarely has a single cause. A child struggling at school may also be dealing with hunger, transport difficulties, inadequate clothing or instability at home. A young person may have enormous potential but little exposure to opportunities beyond their immediate surroundings.
That understanding shaped the Orphan Care Foundation.
Over the years, our work has evolved from responding to immediate needs into programmes focused on food security, education, creative development, youth mentorship and practical family support. Today we continue working alongside the Westlake community and our partners to help create opportunities that can make a lasting difference.
The challenges remain significant, but so does the potential of the people who live there.
Our purpose is not simply to give to Westlake. It is to work alongside its people, helping children and young people build the confidence, support and opportunities to shape stronger futures for themselves and their community.
03 — How we think
Help. Hope. Provide.
Build stability
Support that helps children and care structures move from crisis toward stability.
Strengthen the network
Working with NGOs, businesses and individuals so support reaches where it is needed.