Anna Foundation’s First Term Chronicles: Growth, Epic Adventures and 49 New BicyclesWe 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...
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 ANNAIt’s a wrap! What a busy year we have had at the Anna Foundation in 2023.We welcomed 4 new projects this year, offering 160 new children access to all the benefits of our after school programmes. We provided 12 rural women with career opportunities and trained and upskilled them to perform the task of facilitator at the new after schools. It has been so rewarding to observe the growth in both the children and these women over this...
MESSAGE FROM ANNAIt is safe to say the Cape winter has arrived. Many of our projects and families in the Langeberg region were impacted by the floods recently experienced. We are grateful for the support we could offer these children during this time, and for the many helping hands that donated blankets, warm clothing and food.We have had an incredibly full 6 months. We welcomed 2 new projects on board, offering 60 new children access to our programmes and support....
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...