Better Opportunities for Children in the Townships of South Africa!
Golden Sunbeams e.V. specifically supports disadvantaged children and their families in the Cape Town townships.
1. Helderberg Golden Sunbeam, Macassar: it all began with this kindergarten 20 years ago
Following the end of apartheid and the establishment of a new democratic government, all kindergartens in the Helderberg region were either closed or lost their support. The impact on families living in the townships was devastating: without access to childcare,...
2. Emfundisweni, Nomsamo: Award-winning green oasis
Years of dedication and teamwork at Nomalizo’s EmfundiSweni Kindergarten have truly borne fruit—literally. The digging, planting, and harvesting efforts have resulted in a thriving vegetable garden where healthy, nutritious food is grown. We continue to supply a...
3. Brak en Jan Creche and Pre-School, Raithby, Stellenbosch: A prime example of sustainability
Bernd Holtkamp had a vision: to create a kindergarten rooted in sustainability—energy-efficient, environmentally conscious, and community-oriented. His search for the ideal location led him to Raithby, a small, rural settlement where farmworkers and their families...
Proud Founding Members
On June 6, 2018, our association Golden Sunbeams e.V. was founded by the 1st general meeting in Alsbach near Darmstadt. The founding members are longtime friends and supporters of Bernd Holtkamp’s kindergarten projects, experts and lovers of the Cape region.
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Dedicated Volunteers
In March 2018, three architectural students travelled to Cape Town from Stuttgart, for the planning and implementation of a kitchen house in a township. The project “Bau Raum Afrika” was planned and executed with ecological, sustainable and economic aspects in mind.
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Newsletter #78 A legacy of love: Christiane’s heart’s desire comes true!
Christiane Klein (far right) visiting the Sikuthale Pre-School of 100 children in the Nomzamo township. During her first visit in February 2020, Golden Sunbeams became the project of her heart. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams, This newsletter is one of the most...
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A donation, membership, or voluntary work: every means of contributing helps to create better opportunities for disadvantaged children and their families in the Cape Town townships.