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Although a bread tag may seem insignificant, it is made from a recyclable plastic called High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS). Once collected, the tags are sent to a non-profit organisation, which delivers them to a recycling company. There, the plastic is transformed into useful new products such as seedling trays, photo frames and other everyday items instead of ending up in landfill.
Most importantly, the proceeds from recycling the bread tags help provide wheelchairs for people with mobility challenges.
Through this project, the learners discover that recycling is about far more than reducing waste. They learn that when a community works together, even the smallest acts of kindness can change someone’s life.
We encourage all learners and HELP volunteers to keep collecting bread tags. Together, we are protecting our environment, supporting those in need, and showing the learners that every small action has the power to make a big difference.
We run after-school programmes and learners’ clubs in two primary schools viz Harmony Primary School and Thomas Wildschutt Senior Primary in disadvantaged areas in the Western Cape.
A homework programme four afternoons a week for disadvantaged children, helping them to understand and expand their knowledge in both reading and numeracy.
From our dedicated key staff members to our wonderful volunteers without whom we would not be able to do what we do.
The children come from a diverse cultural background and they all have a history which is hard for us to understand and comprehend. Besides their very difficult living conditions and family lives, these children are survivors against all odds.
We provide quality-driven education programs to help our learners achieve a high academic standard, combating the huge drop out in high school education. We enable and equip our learners with self-esteem and confidence to face the daily challenges of their social environment. We are currently working at two schools in Cape Town: Harmony Primary School in Steenberg and Thomas Wildschutt Senior Primary School in Retreat.
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HELP requires a little over R500 000 per annum to see through our programmes and assist our almost 3,127 children with the Homework Enrichment Lifeskills Programme (HELP). Kindly consider donating and help shape the future of our children.
Every rand donated goes to providing books and stationery, food and supporting the enrichment of our children.
It takes a village… meet our dedicated team members!
ADMINISTRATOR
ADMINISTRATOR
Jean takes care of virtually everything that HELP needs as we have a very small team. She buys the food necessary for the day, ensures that there is sufficient stationery, promotes HELP whenever and wherever she can, makes sure the kids are well taken care of as far as possible and generally makes sure that HELP runs smoothly on every level.
EX-PRINCIPAL THOMAS WILDSCHUTT/ TRUSTEE AT HELP
EX-PRINCIPAL THOMAS WILDSCHUTT/ TRUSTEE AT HELP
Charles Jansen is another of our wonderful trustees and was the principal of Thomas Wildschutt Senior. Another hero dedicated to education Charles is heavily involved in a teaching program in Nyanga.
TRUSTEE AT HELP
TRUSTEE AT HELP
Ayeza was head of security at the Cape Town Airport until COVID struck and is also a trustee with enormous experience and understanding of our children. We can always go to him for advice and get a better sense of where some of the children are battling emotionally or psychologically.
SUSTENANCE PROVIDER
SUSTENANCE PROVIDER
Pat is our delicious sandwich maker and is the person responsible for preparing the sustenance for the HELP children daily. They come to HELP straight after sitting in class all day and are often hungry and thirsty. Pat takes care of their needs. We often joke “what would we do without Pat” but in fact it is a reality. She is a mother and a care taker for both the HELP staff and the children. A wonderful team member.
TRUSTEE
TRUSTEE
Anita has dedicated her services to HELP as a trustee and volunteer every week. Anita would be seen sitting usually with the grade 6s and giving them sound life advice. She spoke with them about all sorts of things as well as assisting them with their academics. A more encouraging and motherly figure one would battle to find.
SOCCER AND ATHLETICS COACH
SOCCER AND ATHLETICS COACH
Kerry-Ann Voster is a Premier League-trained soccer coach and Ref with many years of experience.
FINANCES
FINANCES
Rifqa is the person who takes care of our finances and what would we do without her! Rifqa works for Charlene’s sons, Anton & Evan, and they kindly allowed us to use their services to ensure that our finances run smoothly. We are very fortunate to have such a pleasant and efficient colleague.
AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER
AFTERSCHOOL TEACHER
Christelle Malan has over 30 years experience of teaching primary school learners in disadvantaged communities in Gauteng and Cape Town. She has also been Head of Department for the Intersen phase.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR
SPECIAL PROGRAMMES COORDINATOR
Neville is our amazing volunteer who runs drumming, art, and drama classes in our classroom at Harmony Primary. He also does literature-focused projects at TWSP which include drama, art, and music-based activities. He has experience as a school inspector, has served as principal in the UK, and has also taught at schools around the world.
