Educational Toy & Stationery Drive for Informal Settlement Children
Help Us Bring Joy and Learning to Over 1,000 Children in Need
The Makuase informal settlement is currently home to more than 30,000 people—individuals and families who are destitute, unemployed, and struggling to hold on to hope. What began as a vacant piece of land has transformed into a densely populated informal community.
Shacks made from whatever materials residents could find—wood, zinc sheets, scrap metal—stand tightly packed together, often compromising health and safety. There is no proper infrastructure, and access to basic necessities like electricity and clean water remains a daily struggle. Crime has become another major concern, leaving many residents living in constant fear.
South Africa, as a developing nation, continues to face challenges in service delivery. Millions still live without adequate housing, water, or electricity. As a result, informal settlements like Makuase have become the only option for survival for many, growing rapidly since the early 2000s as desperate families seek shelter on unused land.
But it is the children—especially the little ones who cannot attend a crèche, and the young ones who are of school-going age—who face the greatest challenges. We estimate that over 1,000 children in Makuase live in extreme poverty, without access to the nutrition, education, and stimulation they need to grow, learn, and enjoy the innocence of childhood.
Our team has visited the Makuase informal settlement several times and witnessed firsthand the overwhelming need for support—particularly for the children. Residents have voiced a heartfelt plea: for their children to have a chance, to learn, to experience stability, and to feel valued and loved.
By providing educational toys for toddlers, along with books and stationery for school-aged children, we aim to meet some of these pressing needs. More than just items, these are tools of hope—sparking curiosity, joy, and a sense of belonging in young hearts. Together, we can help shape a better future for these children and their community.
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