Early Childhood Development

Taking Care of Business (TCB) Nov. 19, 2024, 8:02 a.m.

Grow ECD turns ECD Centre’s challenges into a thriving business.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) Oct. 24, 2024, 8:27 a.m.

Education Alliance Finland (EAF) recently awarded Grow ECD’s Early Childhood Development (ECD) online curriculum a remarkable 93% score for its Quality Pedagogy Approach.

Won Life Oct. 16, 2024, 3:21 p.m.

Won Life is a registered non-profit organization (NPO) and public benefit organization (PBO) with the vision to change lives through education in the community of Fisantekraal.

Engen Oct. 15, 2024, 7:33 a.m.

Engen demonstrated its ongoing support for early learning education by once again supporting the Mark Headbush Foundation’s (MHF) Nelson Mandela Bay Mayoral Charity Golf Day held at the prestigious Port …

Common Good Sept. 30, 2024, 7:49 a.m.

Investing early has lifelong and national impact.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) Sept. 1, 2024, 6:50 a.m.

Grow ECD, a non-profit organisation that helps Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres provide quality education, is excited to announce the launch of its online baby curriculum focused on babies from …

Taking Care of Business (TCB) Aug. 10, 2024, 9:29 a.m.

Grow ECD, a South African non-profit social enterprise division of the Taking Care of Business (TCB) Group, celebrates a decade of impact in the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za Aug. 1, 2024, 11:04 a.m.

Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, and the LEGO Foundation’s Play to Learn Impact Evaluation Study took place in the Free State and the Eastern Cape, during …

Common Good July 20, 2024, 9:21 a.m.

Common Good is a developmental organisation that is proving that transformation is possible within the current context of South Africa.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) July 3, 2024, 10:36 a.m.

Grow ECD works with more than 180 independently owned and managed preschools in developing communities in the Western Cape, KZN and Gauteng.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) May 18, 2024, 1:37 p.m.

Emily Ngobeni is the proud owner of Firm Foundation Education Centre in Benoni, Gauteng. She has a heart for children and a passion for seeing her kids succeed.

Common Good May 8, 2024, 3:59 p.m.

It is at this time that the brain is developing faster than at any other time in your life, with up to 1 million neural connections being formed every second.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za May 3, 2024, 2:25 p.m.

This initiative has been instrumental in providing children from underserved communities with access to quality educational resources and stimulating play experiences.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za April 22, 2024, 7:26 a.m.

The recent policy change by the Gauteng Department of Health, which requires Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes to be registered to receive nutrition support, has left ECD programmes in shock.

Won Life April 20, 2024, 3:06 p.m.

Won Life is a registered non-profit organization (NPO) and public benefit organization (PBO) with the vision to change lives through education in the community of Fisantekraal.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) April 8, 2024, 12:50 p.m.

A new Grow ECD satellite branch has opened in Gqeberha, bringing this impactful programme’s in-person Early Childhood Development (ECD) services to the Eastern Cape.

Taking Care of Business (TCB) April 8, 2024, 9:16 a.m.

In South Africa, book ownership levels are critically low, especially in impoverished communities, which links to low literacy levels.

Admin@adcyxagency.co.za March 25, 2024, 5:13 a.m.

As our elections approach on 29 May 2024, the ECD sector is sounding a clarion call: a party for the children is a party for the future!

wcc-admin March 19, 2024, 10:52 p.m.

The 2024 budget failed to allocate the funds necessary to fulfil all children’s rights to quality ECD services – compromising their lifelong prospects and the future prosperity of South Africa …

Taking Care of Business (TCB) March 1, 2024, 6 a.m.

The recent budget speech announced an increase of only R1.59 billion for the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Grant. This is less than the projected R1.9 billion for 2024 that was …

wcc-admin Feb. 21, 2024, 12:15 p.m.

Maria Dithlakanyane established her Day Care Centre to provide a safe space for children and create jobs in her community. Her Happy Hours school is well situated, close to a …

wcc-admin Dec. 11, 2023, 2:54 p.m.

In the 29 years since the end of apartheid, South Africa has made considerable progress, yet the transformative change envisaged remains elusive.

wcc-admin Dec. 8, 2023, 10:31 a.m.

Hamba Bamba Funda in Collaboration with ElevenTwentyTwo Events Hosts Successful Padel Charity Fun Day Event in Support of Early Childhood Development.

Breadline Africa Nov. 15, 2023, 7:34 a.m.

Someleze Educare Centre in Khayelitsha, Western Cape are in dire need of our help. This pre-school is a haven for 101 young minds who are eager to learn, grow and …

wcc-admin Nov. 4, 2023, 10:10 p.m.

31 October 2023 - Ntataise Championship Collaborates with the ‘Caregiver Learning Through Play’ Programme to revolutionise Early Childhood Development in South Africa.

wcc-admin Oct. 19, 2023, 10:36 p.m.

Grow ECD is the new name for what was, until very recently, Grow Educare Centres, an organisation that helps ECD Centres deliver 5-star education to the next generation.

wcc-admin Oct. 10, 2023, 2:16 p.m.

Diepkloof village, KwaZulu-Natal: In partnership with the Old Mutual Foundation and FUTURELIFE, the Nelson Mandela Foundation has successfully completed the construction of a new Early Childhood Development (ECD) centre for …

Engen Aug. 30, 2023, 9:47 a.m.

Engen’s R15 000 worth of fuel donation to the Anwar Jakoet Foundation (AJF), a non-profit company focusing on education in the early childhood development (ECD) space enabled the organisation to …

info@klassikdigital.co.za Aug. 29, 2023, 1:17 p.m.

The Little Lambs centre in Imizamo Yethu, built by the women of Hout Bay has become a beacon of hope and one of the most successful ECD centres in the …

MAMA's Alliance Aug. 22, 2023, 3:49 p.m.

The Development Bank of Southern Africa partners with MAMAS Alliance and other role players to create nurturing environments and provide quality education for SA’s next generation.

Engen Aug. 15, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

Engen’s R15 000 worth of fuel donation to the Anwar Jakoet Foundation (AJF), a non-profit company focusing on education in the early childhood development (ECD)

Engen July 21, 2023, 12:23 p.m.

Engen’s R15 000 worth of fuel donation to the Anwar Jakoet Foundation (AJF), a non-profit company focusing on education in the early childhood development (ECD) space enabled the organisation to …

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 19, 2023, 11:44 a.m.

The latest Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), released on Tuesday, found that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa cannot read for meaning in any language.

info@klassikdigital.co.za Feb. 27, 2023, 9:58 a.m.

Hamba Bamba Funda (HBF) receiving a grant from LIFSA (Local Initiative Fund-South Africa for an ECD project titled: Early Childhood Education training for parents and guardians in under privileged communities.

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 20, 2022, 12:37 p.m.

Over 1 000 parents, caregivers and children gathered for a family day event in Ceza, Ulundi, in KwaZulu-Natal, on 18 July to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day.

info@klassikdigital.co.za July 7, 2022, 3:11 p.m.

Monday, 4 July 2022: Cape Town, South Africa: The community and children of Red Hill in the South Peninsula of Cape Town today celebrated the official opening of a dedicated …

Shilo June 24, 2022, 7:34 a.m.

What is one of the biggest challenges we face in South Africa? Extreme poverty. And if we don’t start by educating the poor, we are not going to break the …

info@klassikdigital.co.za June 22, 2022, 9 a.m.

From an easy-to-use app to lesson plans, learner assessment tools and now also pioneering affordable micro-loans: GROW Educare Centres aims to lift the standard of preschool education and management in …

Shilo June 1, 2022, 10:20 a.m.

We believe a strong foundation for each child going to school, starts with quality Early Childhood Education (ECD).

info@klassikdigital.co.za May 28, 2022, 11:21 a.m.

Play Africa will celebrate this year’s World Play Day on May 28th with the official reopening of our playful and interactive exhibition at Constitution Hill.

info@klassikdigital.co.za April 4, 2022, 11:51 a.m.

The extraordinary experiences that the YOUPSA Afterschool Enrichment Program offers to the children opens up their world and makes them thirsty to learn more. We would like to share with …

Project Playground March 29, 2022, 11:43 a.m.

Two years into the Covid-19 pandemic and in the midst of a war in Europe, it is safe to say that these are challenging times for the public, businesses and …

Christel House South Africa Dec. 16, 2021, 1:02 p.m.

We are simply astounded by the outpouring of generosity for our Buckets of Hope drive.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Dec. 14, 2021, 8:25 a.m.

Have you ever wondered how it is possible for a 12-year-old child to end up living on the streets? Or how Amani, after we rescue children, is able to reunite …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 19, 2021, 3 p.m.

Dis-Chem visited Little Brinks to provide much needed support. Have a look at the interview Tracey Lange from Kfm had with Katherine Brink and Wayne Sterling (Dis-Chem)

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 15, 2021, 7:41 a.m.

With 90% of the human brain developed by the age of five, early learning is critical to ensuring a child’s future success.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Nov. 4, 2021, 7:17 a.m.

Sandton City donates R700 000 to Rays of Hope Community non-profit works to uplift people in Alexandra

Christel House South Africa Aug. 31, 2021, 6:15 p.m.

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet and Builders, build 3 state-of-the-art Grade RR classrooms for our school.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 30, 2021, 7:54 a.m.

Breastfeeding is the recommended, ideal, natural and sustainable food for the healthy growth and development of infants and young children.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 14, 2021, 1:06 p.m.

Mandela Day is a global call to action that celebrates the idea that every individual has the power to make an impact.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 13, 2021, 9:05 a.m.

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting many Mandela Day CSI initiatives for the second year running, CSI Agency MAMAS Alliance has some advice and guidance to offer corporates this year.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 13, 2021, 9 a.m.

We are now in our second year of battling the Covid Pandemic and its devastation, again showing us that the only way we get through these trying times, is together.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 9, 2021, 3:07 p.m.

Amani will have a TWENTY-year powerful track record in helping children off the street, into quality education, and back into their families and communities.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 6, 2021, 9:45 a.m.

This month we shine the spotlight on Syked, a virtual private counselling platform for individuals looking for alternative ways of seeking mental health support without putting themselves at risk.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 6, 2021, 9:39 a.m.

We have come through the first quarter of 2021, the second year now of the pandemic that has disrupted lives and livelihoods across the world.

Shilo May 4, 2021, 7:31 p.m.

I would like to share two stories to show what a huge impact you, as a donor, are making.

Christel House South Africa April 15, 2021, 9:14 a.m.

Christel House SA, a non-profit school that serves students from severely impoverished areas on the Cape Flats, is appealing to the public to support its #GiveaHandUp campaign, which raises funds …

Christel House South Africa March 17, 2021, 2:33 p.m.

For the first time in our 20-year history, we will be welcoming 60 Grade RR students to Christel House.

Christel House South Africa March 8, 2021, 6:42 p.m.

Grade RR student admissions for 2021 are officially open at Christel House South Africa, a non-profit no-fee school based in Ottery, Cape Town.

FoodForward SA Feb. 23, 2021, 6:31 p.m.

SURPLUS FOOD BOOSTS IMPACT OF OVC CENTRES.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 10, 2021, 7:25 a.m.

In her essay “In memory of who we are”, which opens the third issue of the DG Murray Trust’s (DGMT) Human Factor, social justice activist Lovelyn Nwadeyi writes: “We often …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 28, 2021, 6:21 p.m.

Celebrated on 3 February 2021, World Read Aloud Day highlights the importance of reading aloud and sharing stories; even more so for our younger children.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 7, 2021, 4:30 p.m.

Lack of access to basic human rights is wreaking havoc for the children of Parkwood Estate.

Christel House South Africa Dec. 14, 2020, 5:29 p.m.

Christel House South Africa, a non-profit school situated in Ottery, Cape Town, has received a generous donation of a new solar power system by CHEP, a leading international supply chain …

Trialogue Nov. 18, 2020, 4:40 p.m.

A not-for-profit organisation (NPO) that provides country-wide support for orphaned, vulnerable and at-risk children can now strengthen and better monitor its much-needed programmes, thanks to a R300 000 cash prize.

Community Keepers Nov. 16, 2020, 3:40 p.m.

The 2020 World Children’s Report1, published by the Jacobs Foundation notes that the aspects of life that children rate highest in most countries were their family, their home and the …

Christel House South Africa Nov. 5, 2020, 5:30 p.m.

It looks as if the worst of the pandemic is behind us now. Here at #ChristelHouseSA, we are planning to bring hope, happiness and some much-needed relief during this Festive …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 30, 2020, 9:17 p.m.

South Africa is a nation that is perhaps best described as one which was born out of solidarity. It is time, again, to ignite our culture of solidarity as we …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 14, 2020, 3:53 p.m.

None of us could have ever predicted the onslaught of COVID-19 or imagined the devastation it would bring to our world, as well as the ever-lasting impact it will have …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 25, 2020, 1:29 p.m.

Husqvarna South Africa, together with ex-Springbok rugby player Tendai Mtawarira and his wife Kuziva, recently rallied together to ‘green’ the spaces at Salt Rock’s Sizani School and offer other vital …

Shilo Aug. 4, 2020, 6:25 p.m.

During lockdown Shiloh has distributed almost 20 000 meals above and beyond our regular meal production. Not to mention various tons of fresh fruit and veg, grocery parcels, vanity packs …

Chaeli Campaign Aug. 4, 2020, 7 a.m.

What is #3000in30? A Chaeli Campaign initiative to help children with disabilities, their families and their communities.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Aug. 2, 2020, 7:37 p.m.

South Africa has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. Not because women do not understand the importance of breastfeeding for their children but because women face a …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 14, 2020, 2:58 p.m.

Penreach Cares this Mandela Day about bringing warmth to those who need it most and supporting poor communities with preschool Covid-19 readiness as citizens face everyday challenges.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za July 14, 2020, 2:28 p.m.

As lockdown lifts and we enter a new world, do you feel excited or apprehensive? How we live and work will never be the same again, and maybe it shouldn't.

Math Moms July 3, 2020, 9:48 p.m.

Every parent is their child's first teacher because we care about our children and hold them as our highest joys. In this strange time we look back with pride and …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za May 29, 2020, 6:17 p.m.

Newly launched bitcoin donation campaign aims to provide COVID-19 relief & raise awareness about child hunger.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za April 14, 2020, 8:17 p.m.

The Nelson Mandela Foundation applauds the decisive leadership being given to South Africa by President Cyril Ramaphosa in addressing the challenges posed by COVID-19.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 17, 2020, 7:36 a.m.

On Tuesday 10 December, 2019, CBM SA and the Symphony Choir of Cape Town presented a special Festive Concert at Groot Constantia Wine Estate to raise funds for the Peninsula …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 17, 2020, 6:19 a.m.

This year Nal’ibali, South Africa’s reading-for-enjoyment campaign, set a target to read aloud to 2 million children on World Read Aloud Day, Wednesday 5 February

Community Keepers March 6, 2020, 12:21 p.m.

Trauma is an everyday occurrence in the lives of many children in South Africa, due to violence, abuse and neglect. These children observe and experience things that no child should …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za March 5, 2020, 7:10 a.m.

A child on a bike, with a book bag slung over their shoulder, on their way to the library, is a sight that would warm any parent, teacher or librarian’s …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Feb. 27, 2020, 6:56 a.m.

Mango airlines’ mission is not to only provide access to affordable flying, it’s to also provide youth access to developmental opportunities within the aviation industry. On Friday 14 February, we …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Jan. 14, 2020, 9:17 a.m.

It is a well-established fact that ‘Reading for Meaning’ is the cornerstone of education and that there is a drive in South Africa to encourage reading from a young age.

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Oct. 31, 2019, 12:55 p.m.

Every child deserves a flying start in life. But in South Africa, health challenges such as exposure to HIV, poor nutrition, and a lack of parental education can easily block …

riaan@wecanchange.co.za Sept. 19, 2019, 10:06 a.m.

Investing in ECD is at the core of Rotary Claremont and the Lewis Group. The Injongo Project focuses on providing the communities of Philippi and Masiphumelele with functioning ECD centres, …