3R Foundation

14/03/2026

3R FOUNDATION - Leadership and Personal Development Courses

IGNITE COURSE

IGNITE is a leadership and personal development course, created to equip women, men and
youth, irrespective of their cultural, educational or socio-economic background. It is a solution
focused course that uses a practical, interactive and inspirational approach to learning. The
aim of the course is to help develop their self-esteem, build and establish their confidence,
understand their personal value, help unlock their hidden potential and celebrate their
uniqueness. Thus, promoting the concept of self-care and self-awareness.
The course is designed to run in a group setting which makes it a great way to make new
friends, to network and build meaningful relationships with others. This course runs over 4weeks.

THE FOUNDATIONAL CONCEPTS

VALUE
Building self-esteem by understanding the intrinsic value of the woman, man or youth as a
dynamic human being. The focus of these sessions is for each person to understand their
value, celebrate their uniqueness and know that they are wonderful creations. “ *I have*
Value!” Mind, Body and Soul, I am wonderfully made.

CONFIDENCE
Building resilience through problem solving skills, making healthy choices and managing
emotions. The concept enables the person to understand how the power of choice and
decisions can shape their futures. These topics are covered through practical sessions about
feelings, willpower, convictions, boundaries and respect. “I have Confidence!” Choose life.

POTENTIAL
Building on the other two aspects of value and confidence and using them as a foundation to
encourage women, men and youth to discover their potential and pursue their hopes and
dreams. The focus of this session is for each person to understand their purpose, to help them
set goals, discuss talents and hidden potential. The sessions are filled with practical activities
that will enhance confidence.
“I have Potential!” I have hope for my future.

06/01/2026

A Huge THANK YOU to Our 3R Family 💖👑

What an unforgettable day! On 13 December 2025, the 3R Foundation hosted our 7th Annual Christmas Princess Appeal Celebration Party, and thanks to YOU, it was filled with colour, laughter, and so much love.

Because of your generosity, we were able to dress close to 200 amazing girls from communities across the Cape Flats, stretching from Mitchells Plain to Ocean View. Our princesses were absolutely spoiled — from sparkling tiaras and clothing gift bags to themed princess cupcakes, party packets, hotdogs, akni, and refreshing cooldrinks. Add in jumping castles, face painting, and nonstop smiles, and you can imagine just how much fun was had!

A very special shout-out goes to Cathi Evans of Merry Pop-Ins (Bree Street, Cape Town) — a true 3R champion who has been part of this journey since Year One. Her ongoing generosity, including the donation of beautiful branded clothing, continues to bring dignity, confidence, and joy to our girls year after year.

We also want to say a big thank you to Shafiek Davids of SBC in Westridge for opening his doors and his heart by donating the venue, akni, and cooldrinks, helping us create such a warm and welcoming celebration space.

To every friend, family member, volunteer, and partner who donated, helped, shared, served, or supported in any way — we could not have done this without you. You helped us create a day where every girl felt special, celebrated, and reminded that she truly matters.

✨ Pay It Forward – 2026 ✨
As we look ahead to 2026, we invite you to walk this journey with us. If you would like to partner with the 3R Foundation — whether through donating, volunteering, or supporting our initiatives — we would love to hear from you.

📞 Contact Jacky directly on 082 305 3615 for more details on how to get involved and be part of the impact we’re making in our communities.

Together, we didn’t just throw a party — we created memories, restored confidence, and crowned nearly 200 princesses 👑✨
And with your continued support, we can do even more in 2026.

With love and gratitude,
The 3R Foundation

10/12/2025

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

✨ Christmas Under the Mitchells Plain Sky ✨
On 20 December at 19h30, our community comes together at 89 Dorper Way, Westridge for an evening of Christmas carols, laughter, and that familiar Cape Flats warmth.

Bring a blanket, gather your family, and settle in as the songs of Christmas float through the neighbourhood.
It’s a simple, beautiful moment for us to pause, breathe, and celebrate the season together—right here at home.

We can’t wait to share this special night with you. 🎄✨

23/11/2025

✨ A Look Back at the Magic… ✨
These are the smiles, the twirls, the joy-filled moments from our past Annual Christmas Princess Appeal parties — where little girls from single-parent and blended-family homes were celebrated, seen, and wrapped in love. 💖🎄
Every dress, every gift, every giggle was made possible by the kindness of our community and partners who believe in creating beautiful memories for these young princesses.
As we prepare for this year’s celebration, may these snapshots remind us of the impact we make together. 👑✨
Let’s keep spreading joy!

See details on the flyer to support a girl-child this Christmas.

19/11/2025

🎀✨ The countdown is ON! ✨🎀

We’re just days away from our 7th Annual Christmas Princess Appeal — happening on 13 December in Mitchells Plain — and there’s still time for YOU to make a difference! 👑💖

Every donation, every sponsorship, every act of kindness helps us give young girls from single-parent and blended-family households a Christmas filled with love, dignity, and joy.

It’s not too late to support! Let’s show our girls that their community sees them, values them, and celebrates them. 🎁✨

Join the countdown. Join the magic.
Let’s make this the most beautiful year yet!

For donations or info: See the flyer attached

06/11/2025

✨👑 Christmas Princess Appeal 2025 👑✨
For 7 YEARS, Cathi from Merry Pop-ins has poured love, generosity, and joy into our Christmas Princess Appeal — and this year she’s done it again! 💖🎁 Her partnership helps us remind little girls from single-parent & blended-family homes that they are seen, valued, and deeply loved.

Now we’re inviting YOU to join this legacy of kindness! ✨
Just R170 sponsors a full gift bag — and we still need a jumping castle, face paint, party packets, cupcakes, and more to make their day magical. 🎀🎈🍭

Let’s make Christmas unforgettable for our princesses.
Partner with us. Sow love. Be the miracle. 💕

📩 Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 082 305 3615

Drop off point for donations Merry Pop Ins
201 Bree Street, Cape Town.

PS. Go and check out the cool items in her store while you're there.😎😘 Best place to fill your Christmas stockings.🎄🎊

04/11/2025

Big thanks to Shandre Smith

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

04/11/2025

Dear Custodial Parent,

Did you use your child’s phone today to text the other parent, pretending to be them, just to get a little reaction?

Did you scroll through messages that weren’t yours, or “accidentally” reply, because you couldn’t stand the silence?

Did you deny visitation again, knowing the other parent had plans, then tell your child, “See? They didn’t show up again”?
Did you let your frustration over money or support payments become the story your child hears instead of love?

Did you sign your child up for activities on the other parent’s weekends… not for opportunity, but for control?

Did you tell your child, “They don’t really want you,” when the truth is you’ve made it nearly impossible for them to show up?

Did you move farther away, just to make it harder for them to be present, then tell everyone it was “for a better life”?

Did you tell your child stories that made them scared to go, or too guilty to want to?

How many times have you said “I’m protecting my child” when really, you were protecting your pride?

And when the other parent finally stopped fighting, when they got tired of defending themselves, tired of the constant chaos, tired of watching their child suffer in between….
did you tell everyone they gave up and called them a DEADBEAT?

Did you make sure the world knew you’re the one who stayed?

Because the truth is…
sometimes the parent who walks away didn’t do it out of neglect, they did it out of heartbreak.

Sometimes they stopped showing up because showing up meant walking into a war zone every SINGLE time.

& If this hits a nerve, maybe that’s because a part of you knows some of it might be true.
And that’s okay, awareness is where change begins.

Because this isn’t meant to attack you. It’s meant to make you pause. To look at the situation not through anger or ego, but through the eyes of the child caught in between.

It’s not too late to rewrite the story.
It’s not too late to unlearn the pain that got you here.

Children don’t need one “good” parent and one “bad” one.

They need two parents… healing, healthy, and capable of putting love before ego.

If you’re standing in the way of that, you’re not protecting them.