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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 #81 At the solstice: A year-end celebration between loss and new beginnings!
When our principal Zanele walked through the burned-out rooms of her ECD centre on December 24, 2025, the shock was still clearly visible on her face. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams We hope you all started the new year happy, healthy, and with optimism.Since the...
Newsletter #80 When the sun shines and Santa works his magic Christmas joy for the little ones!
Under a blue sky and bright sunshine, we were able to celebrate a wonderful Christmas party on December 4, 2025, with our Helderberg Golden Sunbeam and Bridge Park ECD centres and many guests at the Mondeor Restaurant in Somerset West. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams...
Newsletter #79 A smile says more than a thousand words! Our two volunteers report…
The highlight of the year for the children from the Helderberg Golden Sunbeams Kindergarten in Macassar was the trip to the Cheetah Outreach in Somerset West. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams In the blog on our website, we have already given a voice to several...
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...
Newsletter #77 Small projects – big impact!
These are what dreams of the future look like: The children from the Helderberg Golden Sunbeam kindergarten had a lot of fun transforming themselves into their dream job for a day. Dear Friends of Golden Sunbeams The past few weeks have been full of encounters,...
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Elena’s report!
For a really long time now, it has always been my dream to travel to South Africa after I finish school. In September 2019 this dream became reality when I flew to Cape Town, to stay for seven months. It was very important for me to stay this long, because I really...
My voluntary experience in South Africa
For a really long time now, it has always been my dream to travel to South Africa after I finish school. In september 2019 this dream became reality when I flew to Cape Town, to stay for seven months. It was very important for me to stay this long, because I really...
My volunteer experience in South Africa
For a really long time now, it has always been my dream to travel to South Africa after I finish school. In september 2019 this dream became reality when I flew to Cape Town, to stay for seven months. It was very important for me to stay this long, because I really...
Proud to the Matric ball!
Dear friends of Golden Sunbeams One of our former babies has just reached a big goal. Mauricia Hartnick had played and learned in the first kindergarten "Helderberg Golden Sunbeam", which we built in 1998. On September 19, 2019, Mauricia was allowed to attend at the...
Lea’s report
From October to December 2018 I was lucky enough to spend nine weeks as a volunteer in South Africa. For a long time my wish was to travel to South Africa to get to know the culture and the people of this country and to get an insight into the lives of people in...