The Benefits of Edu-Peg

One of our core goals is to provide quality academic support that helps our learners thrive. Through our 3R’s Programme, we are equipping children in rural communities with the tools they need to succeed both in and outside the classroom. A key component of this academic support is the use of Edu-Peg Booklets. These interactive learning materials offer a unique approach to improving literacy and numeracy skills, engaging learners in a way that makes education fun, empowering, and effective. The Benefits of...

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A Fun Day in Rawsonville!

School holidays were anything but quiet in Rawsonville! Our learners from Merwida and Lorraine came together for an action-packed Sports Day! With excitement and laughter filling the air, this was a wonderful opportunity for children to stay active, have fun and enjoy their time off from school. A Day of Fun and Games The event was a hit from start to finish, with our dedicated facilitators setting up a range of engaging activities and games to keep the learners moving and entertained....

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First Term Newsletter 2024

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...

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The Absa Cape Epic 2024

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 Villages The atmosphere at each race village...

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Welcoming Lorraine to the Anna Foundation Family!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our newest project at Lorraine Primary School in Rawsonville! This exciting expansion brings 114 eager young learners and 8 dedicated facilitators into the Anna Foundation family. This marks a significant step in our ongoing mission to empower rural children through education, sports and life skills. The learners at Lorraine busy with an activity. With the addition of Lorraine, we’re looking forward to creating a space where learners can thrive academically. Our 3R’s programme is...

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Stellenbosch Harvest Parade 2024

The Harvest season is always a time of celebration, and this year’s Harvest Parade 2024 in Stellenbosch was no exception! We are incredibly proud of our learners from Neethlingshof and Kanonkop Wine Estate, who represented their farms and the Anna Foundation with joy and enthusiasm. Showcasing Farm Communities and Our Learners The Harvest Parade offered a fantastic platform for our learners to shine, showcasing the values of their communities and the Anna Foundation’s mission. Dressed in colourful attire and radiating pride, our...

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Annual Report 2023

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...

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Half Year Report 2023

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....

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First Term Newsletter

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...

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Anna Foundation Launches New Educational Project at Merwida Wine Farm

Rawsonville, South Africa – The Anna Foundation has launched a new after-school project atthe Merwida Wine Farm in Rawsonville, aimed at supporting the holistic development of 90children between the ages of 5-18 years. The project opened its doors on Monday, January23rd, 2023, making structured Educational, Sports, and Life Skills support available to thechildren. The farm’s Social Worker, Mercia Prince, said, “When I started here 4 years ago, it becamemy vision to develop an after-school centre on the farm. And thanks to...

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