Meet our new volunteer Tessa!

Meet our new volunteer Tessa!

by | Feb 12, 2020 | Volunteering

At Starting Chance Tessa works on a voluntary basis as a policy officer, assists in getting the Lonwabo staff ready for their new school, and provides computer training. Tessa holds a masters degree in Human Rights from Maastricht University and a masters degree in...
Get 2020 off to a great start!

Get 2020 off to a great start!

by | Feb 3, 2020 | build new schools

Despite the stuttering South African economy, we are thrilled to report that our campaigning is helping us move towards raising sufficient funds to start the construction of the Lonwabo Special Care Day Centre. Our first campaign kicked off here in Cape Town with the...
Our unsung heroine

Our unsung heroine

by | Aug 16, 2019 | education, making a difference, township

A tribute to Poulina: “Go through whatever difficulties will be along the way; and there will be some because a journey is a journey, and journeys have difficulties. But stand up and be yourself. Our families, our marriage, our kids – they let us down, but don’t hang...
Opening of Emmanuel Educare

Opening of Emmanuel Educare

by | May 23, 2019 | build new schools

Shine in your own corner: On 14th May 2019 at 10 am we opened Emmanuel Educare for 50 children and 3 teachers. It was a beautiful end to 7 years of waiting and the beginning of a wonderful new era for Principal Elizabeth and her staff, parents and children. “Emmanuel”...