Help Communities in South Africa Create a Future

Empowering Future Leaders

On January 9, Care for Wild welcomed eight aspiring facilitators to assess their ability to work with children for the Open Learning initiative. With 25 young participants, the day was filled with engaging activities, nourishing meals, and the distribution of school stationery to 17 children. The event not only identified promising facilitators but also left the children eager for more.

 Supporting Education in Noordkaap and Verulam

On January 10, Care for Wild extended a helping hand to vulnerable children in Noordkaap Village and Verulam Pre-School, providing essential school stationery to 25 children from Grade 1 to Grade 7. The gratitude from the community was heartwarming, as the event alleviated financial pressure on parents and set the stage for a successful school year.

Nourishing Young Minds at Sheba Primary and Drop-In Center

On January 17, Care for Wild delivered five bags of butternut and two crates of green peppers to 350 students at Sheba Primary School, supporting their feeding scheme. Later that day, 109 children at Sheba Drop-In Center received the same donation, strengthening community bonds and enhancing nutrition.

Bringing Fresh Produce to Shiba Daycare

On February 11, Care for Wild delivered 29 kg of vegetables to Shiba Daycare Center. The cooks, Ntokolovu Zulu, Makwakwa Thabethe, Simphiwe Sambo, and Ester Magagula, prepared wholesome meals with gratitude and joy. Care for Wild aims to expand this initiative by planting more vegetables to support local preschools and daycare centers.

Wildlife Education at Shiba Primary School

On February 12, Care for Wild and Wits University students provided lessons in wildlife education, English, and mathematics to 62 Grade 3 and 4 learners. With the help of a facilitator, language barriers were overcome, and the joy on the children’s faces was a testament to the program’s success.

Launching the Open Learning Academy

February 19 marked the introduction of the Good Work Foundation’s Open Learning Academy at Fairview Primary and Shiba Primary Schools. While the program was welcomed with enthusiasm, the lack of functioning tablets posed a challenge. Care for Wild is now working to secure additional equipment to ensure smooth implementation.

Sinqobile Primary Joins the Digital Learning Revolution

On February 20, Sinqobile Primary School eagerly embraced the Open Learning Academy, set to launch in Term 3. The school’s excitement has inspired Care for Wild to expedite resource acquisition for an earlier rollout.