Sawabona Africa

All smiles, excitement and laughter after receiving the boxes filled with toys for the Early Childhood Development project. The educators and caregivers send their best wishes to us all and Sawabona Africa!

 "We will only see an equal tomorrow if children are given a fair chance in life." 🌟 This powerful message stands bold on the home page of Impande, our new charity partner. In the latest of our blog series, our founder Zilla Stekhoven takes us along on her inspiring journey to Impande, working to provide Early Childhood Development resources to the most under-resourced communities in South Africa 🇿🇦. 💡 How did we come to support Impande? 💖 Why did we choose this cause? ✈️ How was the experience for Zilla and her husband Claus during their visit? 📖 Read the blog to find out more! https://lnkd.in/dEAxBRUj #EqualOpportunities #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #SupportCommunities #Impande #SouthAfrica 🇿🇦 #CharityPartner #MakingADifference #Inspiration #ReadTheBlog #ChildhoodMatters #SawabonaAfrica

Educators and caregivers did a trial run with the Early Childhood Development (ECD) toys together with young children at the learning centre of Phakamani Young Minds Academy. They had so much fun exploring and learning. It’s amazing to see their creativity come alive through play and we can’t wait to keep this journey going! Stay tuned for more updates on the ECD project 🙏 #ECDToys #SawabonaAfrica #EducationalToys #EmpoweringThroughEducation #SupportEducation

🚀 Hot of the Press 🚀 We're thrilled to announce that The Allianz Children's Foundation gGmbH will partner with Sawabona Africa to supporting the build of Goal50, a school project in Heideveld, Cape Town 🇿🇦! This generous donation will go towards building an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) 🏫, helping children from this previously under-resourced community get quality pre-school education and ensure children are prepared to start school. 💙 In addition the construction of this ECD centre is environmentally friendly and will create jobs in the community. 👉 Follow this link to read the full press release and more about this exciting project:  https://lnkd.in/dch53hBw Thank you Allianz for your trust and support and we are excited to work together with you and our partner charity Uthando South Africa to support more children get the education they deserve. We also would like to acknoweldge the hard work of PR-COM GmbH in preparing and coordinating this exciting press release.

On international day of the girl child we take the time to pause and think of rights of girls around the world. 👩👩👧👦 Unesco summarises their rights: "Girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during their formative years, but also as they mature into women. If effectively supported and educated, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow’s workers, entrepreneurs, mentors, household heads, political leaders, and mothers. An investment in realising the power of girls upholds their rights today and promises a more equitable and prosperous future, one in which half of humanity is an equal partner in solving the problems of climate change, political conflict, economic growth, disease prevention, and global sustainability." How can we make this a reality? Through our sponsorship programme with Bright Start Education Support Programme we offer you the opportunity to give a girl a quality education. Bright Start sends learners to a quality fee paying school, tutoring, mentoring, safe transport and so much more to ensure she has the best chances in life. Read more and sign up today as a sponsor as your contribution to the future of girls: https://lnkd.in/e3CGMZhR Your contribution can be a full sponsorship or a monthly contribution of your choice. Thank you! 🩵

Through our incredible partnership with PYMA and the expertise of Reforge Consulting, we've brought educational toys and books to Soweto, South Africa, designed to inspire young minds and promote essential skills in early childhood development (EDC). These resources are more than toys—they’re tools for growth, learning, and creativity! 🌱✨ Our first training session focused on empowering caregivers and educators to use each item effectively, from hands-on activities that build fine motor skills to storytelling that fosters language and imagination. With each tool, we’re equipping our youth with the skills they need to thrive. Stay tuned for more on how this project develops 💪📖

Our Quarterly Newsletter is out now! 📰 We share news about the kitchen project with Phakamani Young Minds Academy, programmes in Lesotho with Help Lesotho, update from Bright Start Education Support Programme, Goal 50 with Uthando South Africa and how we can turn a shack into a pre-school - and so much more.. Click this link to read how your support is making a difference: https://lnkd.in/eDH6cWer It’s truly incredible to report on the impact we’re making on the ground.❤️ If you have not signed up for our newsletter, sign up right here: https://lnkd.in/eR5SG4-5 We take great pride in sharing these and many more moments with you. 😎 #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #TogetherWeCan #sawabonaafrica #newsletter

🌍✨ Project Update: Our projects in Lesotho! 🇱🇸📚 In rural areas of Lesotho, many schools lack internet access and online learning resources.💻 Enter RACHEL-Plus! 🎉 This portable, plug-and-play server provides a wealth of learning materials that students can access without needing an internet connection. 📦🌐 With just one click, entire classrooms can connect to a world of educational content! 🙌👩🏫👨🏫 Learners share their stories and experiences! 💬 Let’s work together to support education in Lesotho with our partner charity Help Lesotho! 🚀📖 #EducationForAll #RACHELPlus #Lesotho #EmpowerLearning #FutureOfEducation #DigitalEquity #sawabonaafrica

Did you know there are almost 3.3 million children aged 0 to 5 in South Africa do not attend a pre-school? Even more alarming, 65% of children attending Early Learning Programmes in South Africa fail to Thrive by Five (years old). This means they’re missing crucial developmental milestones needed for a strong start in life. At Impande, they’re on a mission to change that! 💪 By building new Early Learning Centres in KwaZulu-Natal, they aim to give these children the learning environment they deserve to thrive 🌱 Help us make a difference! Donate to Sawabona and be part of the change ❤️ #ThriveByFive #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #Impande #SupportEducation #MakeADifference

✨ Exciting News from the projects desk! ✨🎉 It’s been a while since we gave you an update on our kitchen project, but the wait is over! We are thrilled to announce that the kitchen has been built and officially handed over! 🔑🏡 Now, as the team begins installations and plans their very first meal, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on this incredible journey - enjoy the short compilation! This kitchen isn’t just a room—it’s a future source of nutritious meals 🍲🍽️ for 236 learners, staff, and tutors. Join us in celebrating this milestone that brings us one step closer to nourishing minds and hearts! 💚 Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for the first meal! #SawabonaAfrica #NewBeginnings #ProjectProgress #FeedingTheFuture #CommunitySupport #KitchenComplete #Schoolfeeding #NourishingMinds #CelebratingMilestones