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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
MESSAGE FROM ANNA It 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 […]
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 […]