Help The Rural Child

Help The Rural Child This creates a win win situation for the communities involved. Our Vision: is to turn otherwise invisible rural children into happy, secure citizens.

Help The Rural Child is a chain of retail charity shops that generates an income to support the programmes that the Goedgedacht Trust run to strengthen and support rural children in the Swartland area. Although Help The Rural Child’s primary focus is supporting children that live in vulnerable rural communities, we reach a wider group of people through our charity shops, as we collect unwanted ite

ms in good condition and sell them at affordable prices. Our Mission: To make a sustainable contribution towards rural development from the funds generated by a network of charity shops and other fundraising activities.

📚 Author Spotlight: Eric Carle 🚨Few authors have shaped childhood reading quite like Eric Carle. Best known for The Very...
24/06/2026

📚 Author Spotlight: Eric Carle 🚨

Few authors have shaped childhood reading quite like Eric Carle. Best known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Carle created more than 70 beloved children's books that have inspired generations of young readers around the world.

Through his vibrant hand-painted tissue paper collages and interactive storytelling, he helped children discover the wonders of nature, imagination, and learning. His books continue to be treasured in homes, classrooms, and libraries decades after they were first published.

Find your favourite now 🌐 https://ruralchild.org.za/shop/

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors whose acts of love make a lasting difference in ...
21/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, father figures, and mentors whose acts of love make a lasting difference in a child’s life 💙

A caring adult can help a child feel safe, supported, valued, and confident enough to dream bigger. Whether through encouragement, guidance, a listening ear, or simply being present, these everyday moments help shape brighter futures.

At The Rural Child, we know that strong communities are built when children have caring adults walking alongside them every step of the way.

Happy Father’s Day to all the men who lead with kindness, patience, and love. Thank you for helping children grow, learn, and thrive 💙

🌐https://ruralchild.org.za/support-us/ or call us at 📞 (021) 685-2810 / (021) 685-1202.

⚠️Fact: 4 in 5 grade 4 learners can NOT read for meaning.⚠️43% of SA households do not have access to reading materials....
19/06/2026

⚠️Fact: 4 in 5 grade 4 learners can NOT read for meaning.

⚠️43% of SA households do not have access to reading materials.

Our Children are Our Future - therefore it is Our Responsibility to do what we can to change this alarming reality.

At HTRC we want to help our rural children overcome the challenges to their literacy.

That’s why this Youth Week we are launching an exciting project, to create COSY LIBRARY CORNERS at our POP Centres 🙌

Warm, inviting, special spaces, where our youth can browse an exciting selection of fresh books, pull up a cushion and open their minds to a whole new world of possibility.

To do this we need to collect 1000 books 📚 will you help us?

with a donation on our website

a drop off of books at our charity shops

or by running a Mandela Day book donation drive in your local community, at your workplace or with friends and family!

Every book will help us reach our goal - THANK YOU for your support! 🙏



*statistics extracted from 2021 PIRLS

This winter, give your children more than just a way to stay entertained-give them the gift of reading 📚❄️“Access to boo...
19/06/2026

This winter, give your children more than just a way to stay entertained-give them the gift of reading 📚❄️

“Access to books and in-turn reading and storytelling is critical because it sets the child up for foundational literacy in formal school,” says Muriel Mafico, UNICEF South Africa Deputy Representative.

“The first 1,000 days of life are when a child’s brain develops the fastest. Listening to stories and playing is an essential part of a child’s development to get the best start in life.”

So build the ultimate holiday reading nook with cosy blankets, warm mugs of cocoa, and a stack of books waiting to be explored. From magical adventures and fantasy worlds to beloved childhood classics, there’s something for every reader to enjoy this season.

Browse our collection and find your next favourite read today.
Shop now 🌐 https://ruralchild.org.za/shop/

Winter style, sorted with HTRC❄️These outfits prove that staying warm doesn’t mean compromising on style. With soft laye...
17/06/2026

Winter style, sorted with HTRC❄️

These outfits prove that staying warm doesn’t mean compromising on style. With soft layers, neutral tones, and timeless accessories, it’s the perfect look for everything from coffee catch-ups to cosy couch weekends!

The best part? Shopping at Help The Rural Child Charity Shops means your purchase does more than refresh your wardrobe. Every item sold helps support programmes that provide rural children with nutritious meals, educational support, access to books, and safe spaces to learn and grow.

Look good, feel good, do good 💙

Pop in to your nearest store and find your stylish outfit of the day! (OOTD) 🌐 https://ruralchild.org.za/our-shops/

Today, we celebrate the young minds, big dreams, and endless potential that shape the future of South Africa 🇿🇦💙At Help ...
16/06/2026

Today, we celebrate the young minds, big dreams, and endless potential that shape the future of South Africa 🇿🇦💙

At Help The Rural Child, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. Through education, access to books, nutritious meals, and safe spaces to learn and play, we can help build stronger communities and brighter futures.

Keep an eye out this Youth Week, for an exciting project we’ve been working on lately, to do exactly this!🙌 With your help, together, we can make a difference 💙

Children are the foundation of our country, and by investing in them today, we invest in a better tomorrow for all.

Happy Youth Day to the future leaders, innovators, teachers, artists, and change makers of our nation 🌟

🌐https://ruralchild.org.za/support-us/ or call us at 📞 (021) 685-2810 / (021) 685-1202.

🎁 Father’s Day is just around the corner, but finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to be a challenge!At Help The Rural ...
12/06/2026

🎁 Father’s Day is just around the corner, but finding the perfect gift doesn’t have to be a challenge!

At Help The Rural Child Charity Shops, you’ll discover thoughtful gifts for every kind of Dad - from stylish clothing and accessories to quirky mugs, from fascinating books and sporting reads to unique treasures he won’t find anywhere else.

Whether he’s a golf enthusiast, a history buff, a coffee lover, or an appreciator of great fashion, you’ll find something perfect to spoil him with, on our shelves.

Best of all, every purchase helps to support and uplift rural children 💙

Shop with purpose this Father’s Day and give a gift that makes a difference.

🌐 https://ruralchild.org.za/our-shops/

From tired and worn to beautifully restored 🪑Every piece has a story, and with a little vision, craftsmanship, and care,...
10/06/2026

From tired and worn to beautifully restored 🪑

Every piece has a story, and with a little vision, craftsmanship, and care, it can begin a whole new chapter. These transformations showcase how thoughtful restoration can bring out the hidden beauty in furniture that might otherwise be overlooked.

Whether it’s a vintage cabinet, a well-loved stool, or a weathered side table, the right finish can completely transform a piece while preserving its character 👀

Shop now 🌐 https://ruralchild.org.za/product-category/furniture/

09/06/2026

From our shelves… to your story 💙

What beautiful treasures have you found exploring our Help The Rural Child Charity Shops lately? Let us know below!

From vintage bud vases to artistically hand made ones, from glass bowls turned candle holders to pretty plant pots just waiting to hold your favourite blooms.

Our shops are bursting with all sorts of lovely household items just waiting to be spotted and dreamed into their new lives.

The best part? With every purchase, you’re helping us support rural children and give them opportunities to thrive 🤝

What are you waiting for? Pop into your nearest HTRC today and let us know what items capture your heart!

Style with Purpose, Shop with Heart.

Find your nearest store or browse online 🌐 https://ruralchild.org.za/our-shops/

Address

14 Upper Durban Road, Mowbray
Cape Town
7700

Opening Hours

Monday 08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday 09:00 - 13:00

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