10 October 2021 Peals of laughter and happy screeches ricocheted off the walls as all the Hlanganani kids from Diepsloot, Cosmo City, and Lanseria “came together” to learn new games, dances, and have some good old fashioned FUN! The day started with a welcome and reminder that Hlanganani is focused on helping the children have …
Power of Prayer
5 September 2021 Moving & grooving with the kiddos at one of our Hlanganani mentoring groups 🕺🏿 is always such a fun time. These groups are so vital in the children’s lives as many of them do not know Jesus and this is the only time they get to hear about Him, His love for …
Healthy, Nutritious Food Parcels!
4 September 2021 Another busy and fun-filled day was had as Bokamoso went into an informal settlement near Soweto. The volunteers teach the young children how to stay fit and healthy through fun workouts which they continue to practice and do together in groups during the week. The kids take their practices very seriously! The …
Soccer Balls = Fun Exercise!
August 29th, 2021 “Outdoor play is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children; and healthy, adventurous, and curious children are among the greatest gifts we can give our communities.” Bokamoso kids having a blast with the new balls donated by one of our partners…such an awesome gift! Thank you!🤸♂️🤸♀️⚽️🏀🏐
Giving Hope
28 August 2021 In working with a social worker from one of the free clinics in a vulnerable area, we learned of many families that were headed by single grandparents taking care of their grandchildren. In all of these families, the children’s parents have either passed away, are incarcerated, or have abandoned their children due …
Food + HIV Medicine = HOPE
August 24th, 2021 Many underprivileged families struggling with HIV/AIDS are unable to take their medication due to a lack of regular food. Providing these many families with food supplies as well as sustainable ways to bring in their own income helps feed their children and stay healthy. A huge thank you to our partners who …
Fresh & Clean Tra La La!
August 18th, 2021 “It’s good and fresh and clean, tra la la!” ….Do you remember this advert jingle for washing powder? It came to mind as we were blessed with wonderful toiletries packs for the Hlanganani Children. Feeling fresh, clean, and looking sharp is important to those we support. Healthy hygiene practices also keep them …
A Wonderful “Women’s” Day!
August 9th, 2021 Healthy Food Packs: $10 per family Fun Food Packs: $3 per child Teaching vulnerable and orphaned children how to stay safe and healthy: Priceless! It was a fun-filled Women’s Day busy with many Bokamoso activities….workouts, teaching the children how to stay safe in their communities, and providing them with nutritious food and …
Did Someone Say “Protein”?
July 31st, 2021 Many vulnerable children across the informal settlements and townships in South Africa have a diet that consists of mealie meals (coarse flour made from maize), rice, a tomato-based sauce, and beans as well as other starchy foods. Although they have chicken as their main meat when affordable, there is still a huge …
Fabulous Food Parcels = Full Tummies
July 24th, 2021 During the month of July, we experienced a stricter lockdown as well as looting in various parts of the Gauteng; these elements contributed to making it even harder for some of the vulnerable and orphaned children and their guardians/families to have a regular income stream and food. Many families are in dire …