S.O.C South Africa

07/10/2026

What an incredible day!

We’re still thinking about everything that happened at S.O.C Kids of the Coast — Nature Workshop and our hearts are FULL. 🥹🌊💚

A whole community of incredible people came together to give these kids a day they could explore, create, play, learn and simply enjoy being kids.

We want to say a massive thank you to every one of our partners, sponsors, facilitators and supporters who helped make this day possible. ❤️

To Phil thekelpshack , thank you for opening your space to us and welcoming our kids to the coast.

To Lindy ReWild Food , thank you for getting the kids looking a little closer at the natural world around them and showing them just how resourceful nature can be. We are also grateful that you kept our tummy’s fed 🌿

To Ros Art Forms in Nature thank you for bringing creativity, colour and a whole lot of magic through the cyanotype art experience. 🎨

To Pedro Espi-sanchis Pedro Espi-Sanchis thank you for showing our kids that music can be found in the most unexpected places — even in kelp! 🎶🌊

And to every sponsor and individual who donated towards the ingredients, snacks, drinks, gifts, resources, time, money, skills or simply said YES when we asked for help — thank you.

To Double "O" ,thank you for generously donating the drinks for the day and making sure our little superheroes stayed refreshed throughout their adventure. 🥤❤️

To Artsauce , thank you for donating the cyanotype paper and preparation paint that allowed the kids to create such beautiful pieces of art.

To Ｔｈｅ Ｖｉｌｌａｇｅ Ｈｕｂ in Scarborough, thank you for donating ingredients including pasta, tomatoes and fruit, helping us put together delicious food for the kids. 🍅🍝🍎

And to finally to MediaXpose , thank you for supporting us with treats for the goodie bags and canned food.

Every contribution mattered.

This is what happens when we decide that our children are worth showing up for.

And this is only the beginning. 🦸🏽‍♀️🦸🏽‍♂️💚

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

A special shout-out to our incredible partners behind S.O.C Kids of the Coast - Nature Workshop 🪸🦀✨ Home From Home

Without YOU, this vision of bringing conscious leadership to kids would not be possible!

• Lindy ReWild Food you bring the superpower of dedication, commitment and honor. 🦹🏼

• Ros Art Forms in Nature, you bring the superpower of transformation, creativity and alchemy. 🦸🏼‍♀️

• Phil thekelpshack, you bring the superpower of possibility, willpower and service in action 🦸🏼‍♂️

• Pedro Pedro Espi-sanchis (who we missed when we took the photo), you bring the power of transcendence, joy and connection 🦹🏼‍♂️

31 incredible kids will be experiencing all the gifts you bring to this world and it’s an honour to walk alongside you to teach them to appreciate their uniqueness too 🌊🌍

To our S.O.C team that has brought everyone together and supported the journey every single step of the way,

• Hucklberry | Personal Brand Development Saskia Riley Nompumelelo Mdhladhla
• The Energizer Funny

The vision comes alive because you see it and guide it without question! 🤍🦀 Here’s to MANY more…

25/09/2026

Thank you Pedro Espi-sanchis for your beautiful message of inspiration 🤍🎶

We’re beyond excited to make music with you at the S.O.C Kids of the Coast - Nature Workshop!

23/09/2026

Pedro Espi-sanchis took us through a little demo of what he’ll be doing with our superheroes at S.O.C Kids of the Coast — Nature Workshop.

The Energizer Funny got to see just how much is possible when you start looking at the ocean a little differently. 🌊🪸🎶 Using kelp and other natural materials found around the ocean, Pedro showed us how these everyday resources can be transformed into musical instruments. 🎶

And this is exactly what we love about having Pedro part of this experience.

It’s not just about making music. It’s about teaching our kids to look around them, get creative and ask, “What can I make with what I have?”

Something that might seem ordinary can become something completely different when you use your imagination. 🌿🎶

We honestly cannot wait to see what the kids come up with!

Thank you, Pedro, for bringing your creativity, experience and love of music to the day. ❤️

22/09/2026

Okay… but who remembers Pedro the Music Man from Kideo?!

The Energizer Funny recently caught up with Pedro Espi-sanchis — and we’re SO excited to have him joining us for S.O.C Kids of the Coast - Nature Workshop.🦸🏽‍♀️🌊

For those who remember him from the iconic South African children’s show *Kideo* in the 1990s, you’ll know Pedro has always had a beautiful way of bringing children into the world of music, creativity and play.

And now, he’s bringing that magic to our superheroes! 🎶

Pedro will be showing the kids how we can use kelp and other natural resources from the ocean to create musical instruments, and then make music together. 🪸🎶 How cool?

We’re so grateful to have you join us Pedro!

17/09/2026

“The ocean needs to be protected and if we look after the ocean, the ocean will look after us” 🤍🌊🪸🦀

That’s our message of the day, Phil from thekelpshack, shared with us. This captures so much of what “S.O.C Kids of the Coast” is really about.

We’re not taking 31 children in foster care to the coast simply to have a fun day. We’re creating an experience that helps them see, feel and understand their relationship with the world around them.

Because leadership starts long before we have a title.

It starts with learning to care.
To be curious.
To be resourceful.
To understand that our choices have an impact.
To recognise what we have around us — and protect it.

When we help children develop these qualities early, we give them more than knowledge. We give them a way of thinking that they can carry into every part of their lives.

Our superheroes aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow. They are already learning how to lead today. 🦸🏽‍♀️🌿🌊

A huge thank you to Phil and thekelpshack for helping us bring this message to life and for being part of this journey with S.O.C. 💚

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And if you’d like to help us make this experience even more special, we’re still welcoming contributions towards meals, snacks and gifts for the children’s goodie bags. 🎁

📩 Saskia Riley (S.O.C Co-Director) : [email protected]
📩 Lunga Tshuka (S.O.C Founder) : [email protected]

16/09/2026

Okay, but how cool is kelp?! 🦸🏽‍♂️🪸

The Energizer Funny catches up with Phil from thekelpshack for a little coastal lesson — and he’s got some fun kelp facts to share with our superheroes! 👀

Kelp isn’t just something you see floating in the ocean. It’s part of an incredible ecosystem, and there’s so much we can learn from it — including how to value, use and care for the natural resources around us. 🌊🌿

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And if you’re following along and thinking, “I’d love to help make this day extra special” — we’re still looking for support with extra meals, snacks and gifts for the kids’ goodie bags. 🎁💚

📩 Saskia Riley (S.O.C. Co-Director) [email protected]
📩 Lunga Tshuka (S.O.C Founder) [email protected]

Stay tuned… we’re getting closer! 👀✨