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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 9:30am - 3pm Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 11am - 3pm

SOS Africa

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SOS Africa invests 100% of funds in the education & training of disadvantaged South African children & youth.

The SOS Africa Children’s Charity (UK: 1188705) invests 100% of donations in the education and care of South African children with regular feedback to sponsors. Unlike larger African charities, since 2003 SOS Africa has provided disadvantaged children, from grades 1 to 12, with personal education programmes or learning support schemes tailored specifically to their needs. This holistic approach to education enables children to break the cycle of poverty; our charity graduates are at university or in full-time employment.

If you decide to sponsor a child or donate, SOS Africa provides sponsors and donors with regular updates maintaining strong lines of communication between child and supporter. Our UK grassroots African education charity believes in the importance of transparency and reducing expenses. If you wish to donate or raise funds for children in Africa, we will provide you with feedback demonstrating the long-term impact made by your donation to South African children in need.

28/10/2026

Last week after receiving this heart warming message from an SOS Parent, there was not a dry eye among the SOS Staff...

"Dear SOS Africa, sometimes I think I'm still dreaming, for the love and support you are giving to our family. Most things our family cannot afford. We witness joy in our child’s life each and every day when she comes back from school. Most school days Shekinah doesn't eat dinner with us - if we ask her why she doesn’t want to eat, she says, “I already ate my lekker lunch at SOS Aftercare!” Oh, and now comes to extra work they are getting… When we ask Shekinah can you help us with the dishes, she says okay mummy I will do it when I finish my work that we get from teacher Ilenthea at SOS. When I see the effort you are putting into our child so that she can have a better tomorrow, I am speechless! And when it comes to the birthday gifts, she can’t stop bragging 🥰 I can tell and testify that our daughter is in a very happy place because of SOS! We are forever grateful for what you are doing for all the children!"

Thank you Patience for your kind words, they mean a great deal to us all! We are so proud to be able to help Shekinah fulfil her potential and watch her grow and flourish!

https://www.sosafrica.com/sponsor-a-child-in-africa/

26/10/2026

It was a special moment for Lorraine and team when our first cohort of care worker and IT trainees returned from their placements to The SOS Africa Academy last week…

It was wonderful to hear their stories and truly inspiring to see how much their confidence has grown since joining the programme in May.

We are also pleased to share they we have just launched an SOS Africa Academy Section on our website providing regular updates and information for sponsors and trainees…

https://www.sosafrica.com/skills-training-academy-cape-town/

23/10/2026

It has been a busy week at SOS Africa Academy as our latest certified training courses have just begun, including Care Worker Training with Juanita from Care4All and Introduction to Horticulture by Jaydon Meidlinger.

Best of luck to our facilitators and their students, we cannot wait to share their progress over the coming weeks...

https://www.sosafrica.com/post/sos-africa-academy-launches-first-training-courses-to-tackle-youth-unemployment/

22/10/2026

We are also incredibly proud of the performance of our Hoërskool Grabouw High School Primary school students in Term 3! 🌟

Well done to Minentle and Onthatile (Best Reports) and Kungothando and Lelothando (Most Improved Reports)! 👏

Keep up the great work everyone and best of luck for the final few months of the school year! 💪

https://www.sosafrica.com/grabouw-charity-education-centre/

21/10/2026

IT’S TIME FOR SWIMMING! 🎉🏊😁☀️

With the warmer weather returning and 2 fantastic swimming pools in Grabouw and Sir Lowry’s Pass at our disposal, swimming lessons have returned to our holistic education programmes.

Much to the delight of the SOS kids and thanks to coaches Edneal and Veronica, each week the children will learn this vital lifeskill… and enjoy some fun in the sun!

19/10/2026

Let’s hear it for our Best and Most Improved learners from SOS Africa Elgin in Term 3 🥁

Congratulations to Beyogan, Evah, Mpdiseng, Chante and Aurora (Best Reports) and Hayley and Payton (Most Improved) 🎉👏

Take a bow ladies and gent, we are very proud of you all!

https://www.sosafrica.com/elgin-charity-education-centre/

16/10/2026

SOS Africa is always looking to grow its support to assist more schools across the region. Earlier this week Matt and Li-andi received a warm welcome from Principal Lukas at Dennegeur Primary School in Elgin.

They thoroughly enjoyed a tour of the campus and hope to collaborate with the school in the near future to improve their students access to quality primary and high school education.

https://www.sosafrica.com/about-sos-africa-childrens-charity/

Dennegeur NGK Primêre Skool

15/10/2026

🗞️ Latest SOS News 📰

“Inspiring Excellence” Head Girl Meyah’s Clean Sweep of High School Awards! 🏆🏅👏

https://www.sosafrica.com/post/sponsored-sos-africa-student-receives-top-high-school-awards/

14/10/2026

A special mention to star students from Grabouw High, Lito and Jesse-Leigh who bounced back after a challenging start with much improved school reports in Term 3 🌟👏

Keep up the great work and let’s have a strong finish to 2026 💪

12/10/2026

Best of luck to Britney, Benecia, Lwazi, Kayd, Linden, Nasiphi, Raynick, Janco and Nathan who will each sit their Final Matric Exams over the next few weeks!

It was lovely for Matt and Li-Andi to be able to spend time with them this morning following their Valedictory service at Hoërskool Grabouw High School 🎓 👏

We are incredibly proud of all their achievements over the past 12 months and will be there to support as they tackle the final hurdle of their school careers.

https://www.sosafrica.com/sponsor-a-child-in-africa/

Address

44 High Street
Shepton Mallet
BA45AS

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 3pm
Thursday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+441749344197

Website

https://www.sosafrica.com/

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