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The 3 Rs Programme: Holistic Child Development
The 3 Rs programme (Reading, Running and Right-ing) strengthens learning, movement and life skills for rural children from Grade R to 12 after school hours.
Providing Holistic Care For Rural Children
We aim to nurture well-rounded young people who are empowered to make a positive contribution to their communities and society as a whole. Our 3 Rs Programme stands for Reading, Running and Right-ing, which we explain below:
READING
Bridging Educational Gaps for Learners
Literacy remains a significant challenge in South Africa, with only 30% of learners in Grades 1 to 3 able to read for meaning in their home language. We help bridge this gap by providing access to books, literacy support, and targeted remedial assistance for children experiencing learning barriers.
Alongside reading development, learners participate in numeracy activities aligned with the South African Department of Basic Education’s curriculum and tailored to their grade level. Children also have access to computers and Wi-Fi, enabling them to develop essential digital literacy skills that will support their educational journey and prepare them for future opportunities.
RUNNING
Inspiring Sport Sessions and Events
Our after-school sports programme aims to increase fitness, improve motor skills, foster teamwork and introduce children and teens to new sports. Children develop friendships and a sense of community when participating in these wholesome activities.
Additionally, cycling and fun runs form an exciting part of our programme, with regular weekend activities that involve the wider community. We partner with global sporting events such as the Absa Cape Epic, Wine2Whales and Cape Town marathon, giving our beneficiaries exposure to world-class athletes and sports enthusiasts alike. We invite volunteers to join the children as spectators or offer your mountain biking skills to help coach enthusiastic teens.
RIGHT-ING
Instilling World Readiness and Confidence
Beyond art, drama, and life skills activities that encourage creativity, expression and conversation, we strive to broaden the horizons of the children we support. Many of our learners have spent their entire lives on rural farms, with limited opportunities to see places nearby.
Through visits to theatres, beaches, galleries, museums, sporting events, and restaurants, we create opportunities for children to be curious, develop a broader worldview, and imagine possibilities for their future. Sponsors and funders are key to making these outings a reality, often covering expenses for unique cultural trips that might otherwise be out of reach.
The Lives We Empower
Children Aged 5 to 18
We provide after-school education, sport and life skills programmes for children and youth living in rural farming areas of the Western Cape.
1,500 Children Supported Daily
Women in the Farming Communities
We empower and employ the women in rural communities through detailed training and skills development.
500+ Women Upskilled and Empowered with Us
Families Working on Farms
We support the families who work on farms by providing childcare and offering parenting workshops that foster positive relationships.
550 Meals Provided Daily
The Impact of Our Reading Programme
Access to books encourages curiosity and a love of reading across all ages.
Rural schools without remedial support can direct learners to our after-school programmes.
Cycling forms a fun part of our sports programme, exposing children to local cycling events.
Read Messages From Our Children
Anna Foundation helps me a lot. Especially the maths programme. The sport also means a lot to me. It keeps me fit and away from bad things. The drama is excellent. My report is much better now than before. It helps me a lot at school.
Mervin, Student in Grade 8
I am a person who loves travelling. I love getting to know new places, and the Anna Foundation started doing that for me. We travelled out of Paarl and out of the Cape, and it was so interesting because, with the Anna Foundation, we would see things I had only dreamed of seeing. My childhood was the best years.
Marius, Former Anna Foundation Student, now a Facilitator and Law Graduate
We played, laughed and always went to the Anna Foundation after school. It helped me a lot. In primary school I was one of the top students. In high school I struggled a bit, but the Anna Foundation helped me get back on track and become more disciplined. It gave me building blocks for who I am today.
Wesley, Former Anna Foundation Student, now a Firefighter
HOW TO SUPPORT THIS PROGRAMME
Would You Like to Support Rural Children?
All donations, including goods-in-kind, are tax-deductible and will ensure valuable B-BBEE scorecard points.
Help us raise money and awareness for the Anna Foundation by pursuing your personal sporting goals or using various fundraising platforms.
Short- and long-term volunteer opportunities are available, whether you'd like to mentor a child weekly or support one of our community running events.
Join Us in Supporting Rural Families
Please donate whatever you can or you can get involved in another way - whether it be volunteering, helping with fundraising or even becoming a sponsor, your contribution would be very much appreciated.