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, […]
At the Anna Foundation, learning doesn’t stop when the school bell rings. It continues in our after-school programmes, on the sports field, and even in the way we celebrate special days. Through our 3Rs programme – Reading, Running, and Right-ing – we empower rural children […]
We have worked for many years in rural communities where educational standards remain, in general, very poor. So many learners we work with every afternoon are functioning well below their required grade level. COVID only exacerbated an already dire reality for these children. We know […]
As we reflect on a wonderful year, we couldn’t be more grateful for the dedication and hard work of our facilitators across the Elgin, Boland and Langeberg regions. To show our appreciation, we came together for a fun and whimsical Mad Hatter’s Brunch—a perfect way […]
We’re thrilled to announce that the Anna Foundation will be part of the upcoming Rock Ultra Trail Run on 7 December 2024! This event promises to be a fantastic day of fitness, fun and community, and we’re excited to host the 5km “Klippies” Fun Run. […]
At the Anna Foundation, Mandela Day is more than just a date on the calendar – it’s a day that embodies the spirit of giving, unity and pride in our country. This year, we celebrated through an exciting and heart warming initiative: the 2024 Mandela […]
The June/July school holidays were packed with excitement and memorable experiences for our learners! We believe that learning happens best when it’s engaging and enjoyable, so we filled the holidays with creative outings, workshops and activities that enriched their time outside of school. Outings that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]