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The transformation of Sunbeam Educare Sometimes community work begins with seeing a need that is impossible to ignore. When we first became involved with Sunbeam Educare, young children were being cared for in a very basic structure with limited space, resources and facilities. The photographs from those early days are an important part of this […]

Turning rescued food into practical support for families Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, members of the Orphan Care Foundation collect, load and distribute food to vulnerable families and community organisations. Thanks to the support of FoodForward SA, Woolworths and participating stores at Constantia Village and Steenberg Village, good food that can still nourish people is […]

A proud moment for the OCF heART Club As Mandela Month draws to a close, we’re looking back at a special moment from 2022, when children from the OCF heART Club at Westlake Primary School were given an opportunity to celebrate Madiba through their own creativity. The Centre for Early Childhood Development invited children to […]

There is something beautiful that happens when a child is given a blank page, a few colours, and the freedom to create. For many children, art is not just an activity. It is a way to express what they feel, imagine what is possible, and discover confidence in their own ideas. This is the heart […]

At just 17 years old, Westlake learner Diego Cornelius is already emerging as a strong youth voice in his school and community, balancing an impressive list of leadership roles while building a growing youth development initiative aimed at empowering others. A Grade 12 learner at Norman Henshilwood High School, Diego says his journey began when he was […]