Every year, the streets of Stellenbosch fill up with new faces from all over the world as artists and visitors arrive to celebrate the renowned Woordfees Arts Festival. This year, Anna Foundation received a very special invitation from a special young lady, 11-year old Isabella de Vries, to attend the production ‘Jakkals en Wolf’ at the HB Thom Theatre with her and her mom, Corrie. For the children from Rouxbyn...
The dusty trails of G-spot in Stellenbosch shone a blur of yellow as Swiss cycling great Ariane Lüthi put Anna Foundation learners through their paces during a fun mountain bike technical skills session. No stranger to the non-profit organisation, 2020 marks the third consecutive year that Lüthi has offered up her spare time and expertise to ride with learners from the Anna Foundation. Five-time Cape Epic winner and Spur Schools MTB League Ambassador, Ariane impressed and inspired the 11 students from Neethlingshof Wine...
Pledge to make a #ShoeboxOfLove Christmas is an exciting and magical time for children around the world, yet we hear of many South African parents asking how best to teach their own children the value of giving, while also helping them to understand the reality of Christmas for South African children living in poverty. Operation Shoebox is a shining example of how to keep the magic of Christmas alive while actively and creatively giving back to the community with a #ShoeboxOfLove. Every...
On Saturday morning, 15 June, the kids from the Graham Beck after-school enjoyed the Robertson Parkrun. Our Sport Manager, Fa-eez Abrahams, also braved the early-morning chill with them, along with the facilitators from the after-school project. Afterwards, the kids were treated to a brunch in town. All in all, the right way to start the school holidays! ...
On a recent visit to Asia for the Wines of South Africa Road Show, Kanonkop’s importers in Hong Kong – Northeast Wines & Spirits Ltd – raised about R50,000 for the Anna Foundation during a silent auction. As you might know, Kanonkop is one of the farms who partner with the Anna Foundation and has an after-school on its premises. “Six lots went on auction and raised nearly R50 000 for an organisation...
Thursday evening, 25 April One of our 3 Rs (Right-ing) uses drama to teach life skills and self-confidence. So, we were over the moon when treated to a special preview performance of Cinderella the Panto at the Playhouse Theatre Somerset West! Thank you for an evening of magic! The kids from our Neethlingshof after-school were captivated from beginning to end. It’s so important that our future generation be introduced to the enchantment of the performing arts. ...
A new year often goes hand in hand with new resolutions. Depending on our own circumstances, it can be anything ranging from starting an exercise routine, saving more or giving back to the community through volunteer work. We reckon, why not do it all – and Mia Uys is the perfect example. We met up with the multifaceted Mia Uys – enthusiastic trail runner, Master’s student, long-term Anna Foundation volunteer and forgood Global Citizenship Winner of the month (November 2018)...
As part of the Anna Foundation teenage workshops through USIKO our teenagers enjoyed an energising hike in the valley of Jonkershoek. For many of our teenagers, (who do not have the opportunity to have outings like this and often just stay on their farms on the weekend,) this was a really unique experience. They all enjoyed the walk and engaging with nature. The hike was beautifully organised by USIKO and we are very grateful to them. Leana Claasen our...
We are delighted to announce that the Anna Foundation has been selected as one of the official beneficiaries of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon 2019! The children of the Anna Foundation enjoy a running development programme and attend fun runs as part of the Anna Foundation after school Sports programme for disadvantaged learners in the rural Western Cape. The sports programme forms part of the The Anna Foundation’s 3R’s programme (“Reading Running Right-ing”) – improving levels of literacy, developing...
Anna Foundation was at the Winelands Marathon 2018, with the children participating in the 5km Fun Run and showing their support manning a marathon watertable and cheering on the runners! Thank you Helderberg Harriers for organising this opportunity for us. ...