Valley Development Projects

Valley Development Projects In 1995 VDP became independent and soon thereafter received its own NPO registration. To support parents and foster parents in the care of their children.

Background:
Valley Development Project (VDP) began in 1989 as a satellite project of Catholic Welfare and Development with the aim of improving the lives of people living in the Ocean View and Masiphumelele communities. VDP uses an integrated development approach to combat a number of social issues, alleviate poverty and address the imbalances of the past. Objectives:
To reduce the incidences of

child abuse and neglect in Ocean View and Masiphumelele through education, prevention and early intervention. To render statutory intervention where necessary. To ensure youth at risk to become well balanced members of society. To protect, support and assist children who have been orphaned, abused or neglected. To provide quality pre-school education for children in Ocean View and Masiphumelele. To provide learning opportunities for children unable to attend pre-school. To provide parental skills to ensure improved care and stimulation for children. To provide substance abuse counselling to addicts and their families. To enhance the nutritional intake of children in their formative years, and to provide daily nutrition to school-going children. To build the capacity of marginalised communities to deal with disasters. VDP relies on the generosity of funders and donors, making use of its volunteer network and ensuring that staff do not receive excessive salaries. Our Vision
Our vision is of a healthy, self-reliant community with sufficient resources for people who are confident to make their own informed choices in a constantly changing environment.

Valentine's Day celebrations with the youth club at Open Door
11/03/2026

Valentine's Day celebrations with the youth club at Open Door

11/03/2026

As we honour our social work professionals this March, let's remember the profound impact they have on the lives of individuals and communities, tirelessly working to create paths of healing and hope for those who need it most.

11/03/2026
13/02/2026

With 81% of Grade 4 South African students unable to read for meaning and youth unemployment exceeding 46%, strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy aren't just academic goals—they're economic imperatives. This article explores how early education shapes both classroom success and workp...

09/02/2026
Green Curtains Preschool and Masakhane Educare Centre, registered with WCED to provide Grade R, are both still open to r...
09/02/2026

Green Curtains Preschool and Masakhane Educare Centre, registered with WCED to provide Grade R, are both still open to receive new applications.

As the 2026 school year kicks off, tight budgets and unplaced learners are key challenges facing provincial departments of education when it comes to the implementation of compulsory Grade R.…

The actual state of South African education is most accurately mirrored not in Grade 12 pass rates, but in Grade 4 perfo...
08/02/2026

The actual state of South African education is most accurately mirrored not in Grade 12 pass rates, but in Grade 4 performance metrics. International data consistently indicates that about 81% of South African nine-year-olds are unable to read for meaning in any language.

Without an urgent pivot toward Grade R-3 literacy and parental empowerment, the South African educational system remains a ‘certificate factory’ rather than a centre of human capital development.…

About 22% of Grade R learners in the Western Cape attend registered early childhood development (ECD) centres.Both Green...
04/02/2026

About 22% of Grade R learners in the Western Cape attend registered early childhood development (ECD) centres.

Both Green Curtains Preschool in Ocean View and Masakhane Educare Centre in Masiphumelele are registered with WCED for Grade R, and are currently open for new registrations.

The early childhood development sector has an important role to play in the delivery of universal access to quality Grade R learning for young children. However, despite recent mass registration drive…

04/02/2026

Compulsory Grade R legislation in South Africa, effective from 2025, aims to enhance early education access. However, challenges persist regarding funding, resources, and qualified teachers, threatening effective implementation and universal enrolment in early childhood education.

The City of Cape Town has secured an international grant of approximately R285 million to strengthen early childhood dev...
04/02/2026

The City of Cape Town has secured an international grant of approximately R285 million to strengthen early childhood development (ECD) services in high-need communities, improve regulatory compliance, and support violence prevention interventions in vulnerable communities across the city.

It is not yet clear whether Ocean View and Masiphumelele will be included in the selected districts chosen by the City for such support.

The City of Cape Town has secured a transformative R285 million grant from Germany, aimed at enhancing early childhood development services in high-need communities. This funding promises to improve regulatory compliance and support vital violence prevention initiatives.

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Cnr Flamingo Road And Milky Way
Cape Town
7975

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:00
Thursday 08:00 - 16:00
Friday 08:00 - 13:00

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+27217832292

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