Latest news from our centres
Stories
27/10/2021
2021 Annual Report
ACFS – Community Education has proven itself to be a model for social transformation and development. We have successfully driven special holistic interventions …
Blog
27/08/2021
A Legacy to be proud of
If we have learnt anything over the last 2 years of the global pandemic of Covid-19, the loss of lives, suffering and financial …
Stories
03/06/2021
A birthday hug for Zola kids
Many children can’t wait for their birthday and all the gifts and attention that comes with it. But when Mathale Malema turned 11, …
Stories
03/06/2021
Emndeni ladies love learning
The more we upskill ACFS parents and caregivers, the better their chance of becoming self-sustainable. That’s why we have ongoing adult skills training …
Stories
03/06/2021
Teens let their hair down
The Teenage Girls Programme has brought joy and poise to thousands of young girls since it was piloted in 2019. It’s attracting the …
Stories
03/06/2021
Follow the food trail
Times change and programmes evolve. But one thing will never change: our determination to nourish hungry children. The ACFS runs a two-tier feeding …
Stories
03/06/2021
Books bring joy
All ACFS centres now have something wonderful: a registered Nal’ibali reading club. Nal’ibali is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to spark learning through storytelling …
Stories
03/06/2021
Growing Giants against all odds, thanks to you!
If you stood up to support our ongoing ‘Hampers of Hope’ campaign – thank you! We distributed 2 096 food hampers in November …
Stories
12/04/2021
Food security – Many going hungry
Bertha Magoge from Advancing Children for Success spoke with eNCA’s Anlie Hattingh.
Stories
03/03/2021
2020 Annual Report
ACFS – Community Education has proven itself to be a model for social transformation and development. We have successfully driven special holistic interventions …
Food Gardening Stories
01/03/2021
Free Download: Kid-Friendly Veggie Gardening
Click on the image below to download the high resolution PDF document. Remember to share your veggie growth journey with us on social …
Stories
23/02/2021
Have you seen our big reveal?
We’re excited to reveal a bold new logo for the ACFS: Advancing African Children for Success. We love this logo! It captures our …
Stories
16/02/2021
Your hampers give happiness
A bleak Christmas loomed for thousands of ACFS families at the end of 2020. That all changed when our awesome donors raised their …
Stories
07/02/2021
Fresh veggies begin at home
We don’t mind whether our green-fingered beneficiaries grow veggies in their own small gardens at home, or at ACFS community centres. All we …
Uncategorized
20/01/2021
Growing great girls
The Teenage Girls Programme has grown beautifully since it was piloted in 2019 with 50 girls. It’s become a major attraction among young …
Stories
12/01/2021
Be a PB Hero
Our peanut butter sandwich and milk programme is still an irresistible drawcard for hungry children. Every day, this humble meal attracts 12 458 …