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Background, reports, news and notes – here you will learn everything about our projects for disadvantaged children and their families in the townships of the Cape region. Transparent and up-to-date, we will keep you informed about what causes your donation and membership supports.
Newsletter #86 Bright spots in the South African winter!
The children from Great Beginning Edu-Care centre in the Asanda-Village township are delighted with their new colour printer. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams In recent weeks, we've once again witnessed how much can be accomplished together. Thanks to your support, we...
Newsletter #85 Strong community – important steps for the future!
In April 2016, Michael Stiller travelled to South Africa for the first time to visit Britta Belz and learn about her social projects on site. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams, Our annual general meeting took place as a Zoom meeting on May 19, 2026. We are delighted...
Newsletter #84 An autumn that blooms like spring!
The children of EmfundiSweni Pre-School in the township of Nomzamo are delighted with the many vegetable seedlings, together with their principal Nomalizo. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams After a long and exceptionally hot summer, we are grateful that milder days are...
Newsletter #83 When small Easter surprises bring great joy!
A joyful Easter egg hunt full of little moments of happiness: We surprised the children and kindergarten teachers of Helderberg Golden Sunbeam in Macassar with our chocolate Easter bunnies. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams In beautiful summer weather, we were able to...
Newsletter #82 Small projects that achieve great things!
The little ones from the Helderberg Golden Sunbeams ECD centre are overjoyed with the many stuffed animals they have received along with numerous clothing donations from sponsors. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams It's time once again to say a heartfelt THANK YOU – to...
Golden Sunbeams Blog
Experiences’ report from Katrina and Sabine
We've been working together since October 6th, and it's always great fun! We get along really well; one look is all it takes, and the other knows…😉 There are days when there's plenty of free play, and on other days, the children learn a lot about the week's...
District Mail Newspaper Article
Pia’s report
"After my FSJ (voluntary social year) I really wanted to go abroad, but I had no definite idea. Through Lia I came across Golden Sunbeams by chance and I was immediately inspired by her stories (note: we reported in newsletter # 24 from February 17th, 2021 about Lia...
C. Hahn’s report
I was very fortunate to spend almost two months as a volunteer in South Africa. I was able to takemany exciting and formative experiences with me from this time. I would like to go into that a littlebit here. I owe the opportunity to take part in this great project to...
Lia & Elena Report
We had planned to travel to South Africa as volunteers after graduating from high school for a long time. The departure date was getting closer and closer and our worries that we would not be able to start our trip due to the Corona situation became even bigger. At...