What an unforgettable experience! The Absa Cape Epic 2025 brought together cyclists from across the globe to conquer one of the toughest mountain bike races in the world, and we were there, supporting them every pedal of the way. From the race villages to the rugged trails, our team was right in the heart of the action, cheering on our riders and proudly highlighting the incredible work we’re doing with rural children in the Western Cape.This year marked the...
From 1-10 November, the Anna Foundation proudly activated at the FNB Wines2Whales. We were thrilled to have six dedicated teams ride on our behalf, with two teams participating in the Chardonnay event, one team in the Pinotage event and three teams in the Shiraz event. Each team’s effort and dedication highlighted the power of community and the difference that we can make together.Learners Join the Action at Oak ValleyA memorable highlight of Wines2Whales was the opportunity for our learners from...
Our learners from Neethlingshof had an amazing time at the Polkadraai Bike Park, sharpening their cycling skills and having tons of fun! Not only did they work on their balance, coordination and stamina, but they also embraced the joy of cycling together. As we gear up for the upcoming Wines2Whales event, this session was a fantastic reminder of the power of cycling to inspire confidence and build resilience. Let’s continue pedaling toward greatness – on and off the...
This has been a whirl wind year! We set ourselves the ambitious goal of incorporating 200 new children into our programmes in 2024 … I am pleased to report that we have exceeded that goal with a total of almost 300 new children already! These children have been benefitting from our programmes since the start of 2024 and continue to enjoy the benefits on a daily basis. We extended our reach into the Elgin valley at the start of the...
Exciting News: The Anna Foundation’s Bold Expansion in 2024!Hold onto your hats because we’re thrilled to announce some exciting developments at the Anna Foundation! Our journey in 2024 has been nothing short of extraordinary as we’ve embarked on a mission to spread our wings far and wide, touching the lives of more children than ever before.First, let’s talk about our latest additions – the Lorraine Project, situated in Rawsonville, and the Dennegeur Project, nestled in the Elgin valley. The Lorraine...
What an incredible experience! The Absa Cape Epic 2024 brought together cyclists from all over the world to take on one of the most challenging mountain bike races on the planet, and we were there every step of the way. From the race villages to the trails, our presence was felt as we cheered on our riders and showcased the amazing work we do with rural children in the Western Cape.Activating at the Race VillagesThe atmosphere at each race village...
MESSAGE FROM ANNA“It feels almost strange to start by saying ‘Welcome to 2023’! This year has been so incredibly full, it is hard to believe we are already in March. I feel inspired reading through this newsletter and noting all the achievements accomplished: some seemingly small and others clearly large!For me personally, I love the story we share on Mariska and Hazel. These girls are both past learners of the Anna Foundation who matriculated through our programmes. I remember them...
In the 2021 edition of the FNB Wines2Whales 3-day stage mountain biking race, Team Anna Foundation rode to raise over R100 000 in donations for the local charity to be able to open a new afterschool programme at the Primary School in Raithby – a rural farming community in the Cape Winelands. This November, the team of Six Stellenbosch Superstars are returning to the trails to raise funds to further develop the project and ensure the rural children of Raithby...
It has been an incredibly fast-paced and jam-packed first half of the year at the Anna Foundation. In a way, it feels like we made up for many of the opportunities we could not offer the children in the previous 2 years! This has taken admirable dedication from all of our staff members, going above and beyond what is required of them on a daily basis. I feel incredibly grateful to have this team of passionate people investing so much...
Anna Foundation is committed to inspiring and motivating young girls to get in the saddle! Our ladies charity team at FNB Wines2Whales is just one way we’re walking the talk – as trail runners Ronel Nattrass of Runstrong and our founder Anna Kathleen Brom swap their running shoes for cleats and tackle the 3-day Chardonnay event that kicks off on Friday 5 November!We are proud to be supported by other organisations and professional female cyclists who are...