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Our Work

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Our projects are built around real people and real needs, food for families, opportunities for children, support for caregivers and pathways for young people to become community leaders.

Explore the work happening on the ground, meet the projects making a difference and discover how you can be part of what happens next.

6 projects currently listed

Gogo Project
Education

Gogo Project

Child Minders (Gogo Project) Funding The Child Minders (Gogo Project) supports vulnerable child carers and grandparents by providing practical monthly care parcels that help them care for young children with dignity. Why does it exist? To strengthen caregivers who provide daily care despite limited resources. Why does it matter? Supporting caregivers improves nutrition, wellbeing and […]

Where
Westlake
Who it supports
Children raised by the grand parents
Current need
R6,000 / year per child
Status
Permanently
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🎨 heART Creative Development Program
Creative Development

🎨 heART Creative Development Program

Orphan Care Foundation heART Project The heART Project provides free weekly after-school therapeutic art classes for children at Westlake Primary School, creating a safe, creative environment where children can build confidence, resilience, emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging through art. Why does it exist? Many children in under-resourced communities have limited access to creative […]

Where
Westlake
Who it supports
1000 art programs per child year
Current need
R 300 per learner per month
Status
2-3 times weekly (30 learners)
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Food Security Promgram
Food Share

Food Security Promgram

No child should have to learn on an empty stomach. For many families, putting enough nutritious food on the table is a daily challenge. When a household is struggling, children feel the impact — in their health, their ability to concentrate at school and their overall wellbeing. Our Food Security Programme helps relieve some of […]

Where
Westlake
Who it supports
Food Share Program
Partner / care structure
Woolworths
Current need
Food Parcel Donations
Status
Permanent / Monthly
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Sponsor A Child
Sponsor A Child

Sponsor A Child

Featured Project The Sponsor a Child Program connects caring individuals, families, schools and businesses with vulnerable children supported by Orphan Care Foundation. Through monthly or annual sponsorship, donors help provide children with consistent access to educational support, creative opportunities, nutritious meals, essential resources and a safe environment in which they can thrive. Many children face […]

Where
Westlake
Who it supports
Youth Development
Partner / care structure
Keep a Child in School
Current need
R250,800
Status
Permanent
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Youth Connect Community Hub
Youth Community Centre

Youth Connect Community Hub

A space where young people can grow — and then give back. Youth Connect is designed to develop approximately 15 young people through leadership, mentorship, social connection and exposure to opportunities beyond their immediate environment. Our long-term vision is to give these young leaders a safe, practical base in the community it will be a […]

Where
Westlake
Who it supports
300 Children
Partner / care structure
Help us build a Community Center
Current need
R240 000
Status
Permanent
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Youth Connect Program
Youth Development

Youth Connect Program

A young person’s future should not be limited by where they grow up. There is enormous potential among the young people of Westlake. What is often missing is not ability or ambition, but access to opportunity, mentorship, positive role models and experiences beyond their immediate surroundings. Youth Connect is designed to help bridge that gap. […]

Where
Westlake
Who it supports
Education
Current need
Funding Youth Development Meetings
Status
Permanently
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Direct support

Projects supporting children and families directly with food, clothing, school-related support and essentials.

Creches and daycare centres

Support for early childhood care structures that serve young children every day.

Safe houses and partner NGOs

Food, clothing and goods distribution to organisations caring for vulnerable children and families.