What we do
Feeding MindsHearts
Feeding Hearts
Feeding hearts, restoring human dignity, nourishing talent.
We are often so inspired by the people we meet along the way, and have witnessed the impact that nourishing talent in young individuals can change the course of their lives, nourish their souls, and motivate their creativity.
We also see and hear the needs of our communities, who do not have the means to support their own or their families’ disabilities, and so the “FEEDING HEARTS” project was launched.
Early childhood development depends on so many factors, but the needs for artistic and visual stimulation is undeniable.
Some of our contributions
- Fundraising and assistance with LIFE CHANGING OPERATIONS
- Provided WHEELCHAIRS and other medical equipment to ease the burden on the physically disabled
- Christmas PARTIES, birthdays and other fun activities days for our beneficiaries
- We have weekly TEA AND CAKE with the GOGOS at the Phuthadishaba Community Centre and from time to time also arrange music, entertainment, board games and other activities
- ARTS AND CRAFTS supplies and art lessons are set up at the creches and afterschool programs
- FUN OUTINGS to the zoo, play centres, soccer courts are arranged
- We have surprised our schools with CONCERTS with top local talents, for holidays like Mandela Day, Heritage Day etc
Infrastructure Upgrades
As and when sponsorship becomes available, we do our best to improve the living conditions, safety, and dignity of our beneficiaries.
The creches and day-cares often operate under extremely challenging circumstances, and the need for infrastructure and upgrades is often never ending!
In some cases the upgrades involve fixing leaks, providing electrical and kitchen equipment (stoves, gas, small cooking appliances, fans, heaters etc.).
In other cases we undertake larger improvement projects such as classrooms construction, renovations, ablution installation, and upgrades to outdoor play areas.
The safety of the children is critical, especially in high risk areas of the informal settlements and so not only do we like to install play equipment, we also provide fencing and security upgrades to ensure the children can play safely in an enclosed space.