Starfish Greathearts Foundation provides dignity and opportunities to children in underserved communities across South Africa who are impacted by HIV/AIDS and poverty. We achieve this by partnering with our donors and strong community-based organizations (CBOs) and equipping them to deliver high-quality, sustainable care to children and families. In the past year, Starfish helped reach thousands of children with essential support. Supporting 25 preschools, providing over 248,000 nutritious meals, and delivering 17,600 healthcare consultations. Since its founding, Starfish has positively impacted the lives of over 350,000 children across South Africa. Our work spans from crisis response, in... read more Starfish Greathearts Foundation provides dignity and opportunities to children in underserved communities across South Africa who are impacted by HIV/AIDS and poverty. We achieve this by partnering with our donors and strong community-based organizations (CBOs) and equipping them to deliver high-quality, sustainable care to children and families. In the past year, Starfish helped reach thousands of children with essential support. Supporting 25 preschools, providing over 248,000 nutritious meals, and delivering 17,600 healthcare consultations. Since its founding, Starfish has positively impacted the lives of over 350,000 children across South Africa. Our work spans from crisis response, including food parcels and assistance with obtaining identity documents, to long-term solutions, such as education and training, mentorship, and support for income-generating activities. By strengthening children and families today, we are helping entire communities break free from the cycle of poverty and HIV.
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By Marlize Adair | Director of Philanthropy and Communications
For a vulnerable child in South Africa, attending school is not always guaranteed. School fees, uniforms, shoes, and basic classroom supplies can keep a child from enrolling, cause them to fall... Read the full report ›By Marlize Adair | Director of Philanthropy and Communications
Thanks to your compassion and generosity, work continues to strengthen this school and create a safer, more dependable place for children to learn. The school’s infrastructure requires... Read the full report ›By Marlize Adair | Director of Philanthropy and Communications
For many orphaned and at-risk children, school meals are the most dependable food they receive each day. But when the school day ends, or schools close for weekends and holidays, that reliable source... Read the full report ›
