“You strike a woman you strike a rock!” On that fateful day in 2016 when young Franziska Blöchliger decided to go for a run in Tokai Forest there was no ribbon corner. She had no idea that she wouldn’t return home that day. This symbolic corner only emerged as a result of the horror felt by the Tokai Forest users about the crime against Franziska. Quite quickly …
Let’s start off by setting the proverbial scene. At 41 years of age and have “made it” in life. I have been married for three years. I have the C-Suite job, I drive a nice car. I am married to a handsome, kind, loving man. I have one last thing to accomplish to be that …
Sunday the 2nd of April was a beautiful day as we welcomed the 10 Moms from Inyantyambo Yesizwe, a teen mothers support group, to the Thula Baba garden. These moms came from both Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain, 5 were pregnant and close to their due dates, 3 had newborns and 2 had toddlers. Wendy Purdon welcomed …
So many of our volunteers and friends tell us how much they love babies. Who doesn’t love those chubby cheeks, those sweet eyes and the charming giggles. Not to mention those huggable little bodies. Our current Thula Baba Leo turns two this year – as his adoptive granny I’m delighted with his current growing vocabulary. …
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Love is in the air….… and we are overwhelmed with the love and support that has been shared this past year. We would like to take today to thank everyone who has dedicated their time, energy or money to support us. Each act of kindness has made an impact, not only on us as an …
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The Thula Baba Project packed community buckets during the first lockdown for people living in impoverished communities who had nowhere to turn for help. Many government agencies had closed down and those that were still open were difficult to get to as many people had no work and could not afford transport. Non-profit organisations, such as …
Research shows that many more women have been affected by the pandemic than men. This is because women make up the majority of cleaning staff, many of whom have lost their jobs or are working fewer hours as a result of changes in their respective industries. The restaurant, building management and hotel industry, that previously …