Child Protection South Africa Project #28106

Empower South African Women Fighting Child Poverty

by CHOSA Inc

Project Report | Feb 3, 2022
It's back to school time for CHOSA's partners!

By Ellie Hunja | Fundraising Coordinator

Grocery packs assembled by DAWECY Foundation

Happy New Year!

We are excited to be walking into a new school year alongside each of our projects. Our partner preschools, primary schools, and after-school programs began welcoming students last month after the holiday break, and our partner children’s homes continue to provide a safe and nurturing environment for kids to grow and thrive.

Here are a few brief updates that we’re thankful for:

Abaphumeleli Home of Safety received a wonderful donation from a local cement company for 3 toilets and 3 showers - which makes a huge difference in a home of over 30 children!
DAWECY (Disabled Adults, Women, Children and Youth) Foundation, one of our newest partners, has partnered with another local entity to launch a program called Let’s Talk. The program is aimed at bridging the communication gap between teenagers and their parents, and 15 families from DAWECY are participating.
Ubuhle Babantwana Educare Center has built two new structures that are far more secure and weather-proof, creating an ideal space for the preschoolers in their care. This has contributed to higher enrollment, which we expect will continue to climb in the new year!

For more updates, check out our year-end newsletter by clicking "2021 Newsletter" in the "Links" section below. (And if you’d like to receive the print version of our annual update at the end of this year, email ellie@chosa.org with your mailing address.)

Finally, a COVID update:

In Cape Town, the fourth wave of COVID caused cases to climb rapidly in December, but the spike is now over, and lower numbers appear to have stabilized. The vaccine continues to roll out: one-third of the population is vaccinated, and one of our own projects has served as a vaccination site.

As the economic impact of the pandemic continues to affect our communities, we can’t thank you enough for your financial support. Your donations have provided food and other emergency relief in these challenging times, in addition to covering the day-to-day needs of our projects as they care for vulnerable children.

Your generosity means so much to us - thank you!

DAWECY beneficiaries are grateful for your support

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