Beeld-Kinderfonds has been one of our loyal and generous donors for many years During a recent conversation with one of the girls in our Langlaagte Residential Care Programme, she spontaneously mentioned that her therapy session was the highlight of her day. Surprised at her enthusiastic reaction, I asked “Lindsay, so tell me ...
A year in review The first thing that came to my mind when asked to take the past financial year in review, is the fact that Abraham Kriel Bambanani was able to continue living its calling to protect, care for and develop children and young people in need of care. It is ...
Remember baby Lunathi? The underweight, malnourished baby boy who was brought into the Maria Kloppers Campus due to neglect by his parents. His tiny hands and feet were rat food and he needed extensive occupational therapy and medical care to help him heal (Read his story here). Well… he’s two years old ...
Smiling through the trauma Abuse and neglect have far-reaching effects on a child. The trauma often leaves them scarred for life. But, to live through the abuse and neglect, and make it to the other side with a smile is remarkable. And, that is the story of, ten-year-old, Dana (not her real ...
The makings of an AKB CHAMPION! In 2021, we shared Lina’s story with you. A matriculant with lots of potential, who needed support to overcome some of her challenges in order to fulfill her academic endeavors. Lina was moved from the one-bedroom shack, she shared with her sister and father, in ...
Girls with goals Carin and Lilly (not their real names) have been living in homes on Langlaagte and Maria Kloppers Campuses respectively. They have been a part of the Abraham Kriel Bambanani family from a young age. These two girls have faced challenges that broke them down mentally and physically and that ...
A safe place for children in need Abraham Kriel Bambanani is a place where children can feel safe, loved and cared for, not just by the staff, but by people who donate, volunteer and spend time with them. YOUR contribution to the development of the children in our care is pivotal and ...
Lina's story At age 19 Lina (pseudonym) faced terrible odds for completing matric successfully. Her social worker was concerned that her circumstances would prevent her from fulfilling her potential. Lina, who has been in the Westbury Family Care programme since September 2013, lives in the Slovo Park informal settlement in a one ...
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT It is with regret that I announce that a limited number of staff members and beneficiaries have tested positive for Covid -19 at Abraham Kriel Bambanani. We are therefore in effect locking down the Langlaagte Campus and returning to level five measures for our community services for a period of ...
Spotlight on mothers and children in lockdown May started with Mother’s day on centre stage and will end with international Child Care week. So we asked our Mothers in Children’s homes how that worked out during the lockdown period. These are some of their positive responses: “We bonded as a family.” “The ...
