To mark the 20th anniversary of the Anna Foundation, founder Anna Brom is set to make history by competing in the 2026 Absa Cape Epic. Though the Foundation has been an official charity partner for 13 years, this marks the first time its founder will brave the 692km route. It is a significant undertaking, as the event is globally recognised as one of the world’s toughest and most unforgiving mountain bike races. Anna Brom, Anna Foundation’s Founding Director and Pierre-Henri Olivier,...
I grew up in a farming community and spent many afternoons playing in the gravel road with the farm worker’s children, until my mother would call me inside for dinner and bath time. It struck me that the other children were never called home, no one told them when to come for dinner or go have a bath. At first it seemed to me that they had a great deal, so much more freedom than I had and no one...
The Paarl Arboretum will once again come alive this December as runners of all ages descend on the historic town for The Rock Ultra Trail Runs – a two-day showcase of endurance, scenery and community spirit. While the event includes both marathon and ultra-distance challenges, it is the 5 km Klippie Fun Run, presented in aid of the Anna Foundation, that promises to steal the spotlight. Set for Saturday, 6 December at 08:00, the Klippie is far more...
The Anna Foundation celebrated seven years of partnership with the FNB Wines2Whales this year. The 2025 FNB Wines2Whales took place from 30 October to 9 November, and was once again a phenomenal event organised by the Epic Series. Riders supporting Anna Foundation We had eight teams represent the Anna Foundation at the Chardonnay, Pinotage, and Shiraz events. We had eight teams riding for Anna Foundation this year, with one of our riders, Kyle le Bron, taking part in both the Pinotage and...
Learners from the Anna Foundation’s Oak Valley afterschool got a taste of the FNB Wines2Whales action during a Mini Cycling Day on 2 October, a fun pre-event aimed at building excitement before the main race later this year. From cycling lessons to FNB gift bags, the Anna Foundation’s learners from the Oak Valley after-school enjoyed every moment of Mini Cycling Day, with gifts made possible by Wines2Whales’ donation to the Anna Foundation last year. Photo: Carla Briers The Mini Cycling Day was...
Ask any child at one of our after-schools what they enjoy most, and chances are they will say Righting. This is where art, drama, and creative play come together to teach lessons you will not always find in a textbook. Life skills such as communication, resilience, and teamwork are among the top skills young people say they need for their future. Research in South Africa shows that when children practise these skills through activities like drama and play, they are better...
Mandela Day is celebrated on 18 July each year to honour the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela and to encourage acts of service and community upliftment. This year, the Anna Foundation is marking the day with something special. The learners from our 22 rural after-schools created artworks of Nelson Mandela as part of our Life Skills component of our 3R’s Programme (Reading, Running and Right-ing). We were blown away by their creativity and they used everything from fabric and leaves to pasta and coins....
The Anna Foundation celebrates 20 years of community impact this year . . . what an honour and privilege that is! Over the years, as our reach has grown and our offerings have deepened, we have always retained our core vision of improving the lives of rural children in a very real and holistic manner. We have invested richly in these children’s lives: through educational support, sporting ventures and emotional well-being. In this report we share some of our most recent...
Winter has arrived, and while some of us are reaching for extra blankets and hot chocolate, many of the children we work with are facing the cold without the basics to stay warm. This winter, we are inviting you to clear out your cupboards and help our afterschool children stay warm this winter. We’ve officially launched our Winter Clothing Drive 2025, and we’re collecting gently worn jackets, scarves, beanies, gloves, shoes, and other warm clothing for children aged 5 – 18. If it’s...
Anna Foundation’s First Term Chronicles: Growth, Epic Adventures and 49 New Bicycles We celebrate 20 years this year! It is hard to put into words, and equally hard to put into numbers, the impact we have made over the span of the past 20 years. Our presence in the communities we serve has impacted deeply on each community’s children, youth and the women we train and employ. They in turn strengthen their own community and extend the reach. We have watched children...