The Alcardo Andrews Foundation

05/10/2026

We are so happy that the work of the Alcardo Andrews Foundation is being shared with a wide audience.

We know that Hanover Park is severely food insecure, with many people going days without access to food.

We know that Hanover Park sits at the centre of many rival gangs

We also know that Hanover Park is not immune to the crisis of gender based violence affecting the country

We do our best to combat these crises through our community kitchen, support groups for adults, workshops with youth, and our Educare.

We'd like to thank the Kym Rapier Foundation for this amazing show of support.

https://kymrapierfoundation.org/projects/alcardo-andrews-foundation/

Learn how the Alcardo Andrews Foundation empowers families and young people in Hanover Park through community programmes, youth support, and social development.

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Community Engagement on Substance Abuse

The Alcardo Andrews Foundation hosted a community engagement session on substance abuse, facilitated by Yasin Sulaiman from Matrix, the City of Cape Town's community-based alcohol and drug treatment programme.

What are the factors that can contribute to substance abuse?

• Exposure to trauma, violence and difficult life circumstances
• Peer pressure and the desire to belong or fit in
• Stress, anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges
• A lack of opportunities, support systems and recreational activities

What helps people stay in recovery?

• Access to treatment, counselling and support services
• Strong family and community support networks
• Healthy routines, positive activities and life goals
• A commitment to personal growth and ongoing recovery

This engagement marks the beginning of a partnership between the Alcardo Andrews Foundation and Matrix, aimed at increasing awareness of substance abuse, promoting prevention, and ensuring that community members can access support when they need it.

If you or someone you know needs help with alcohol or drug-related challenges, contact the Matrix Manenberg site:

Ruimte Road, Manenberg
021 444 3539 / 021 444 3540 / 021 444 3541

Together, we can build a healthier, safer and more resilient community.

01/10/2026

30/09/2026

Yesterday, the Alcardo Andrews Foundation in partnership with Eye Love Africa distributed over 300 reading glasses to the Hanover Park community. The recipients previously completed their eye tests with us and received their glasses yesterday. Thank you to Eye Love Africa for sponsoring this initiative and helping to bring clear vision to our community. We hope our community members can now enjoy many hours of reading, with clarity.

28/09/2026

How do we break the cycle of gender-based violence and gang violence in our communities?

Today, the Alcardo Andrews Foundation joined a range of community organisations at a think tank convened by the Commission for Gender Equality. The purpose of the discussion was to hear directly from communities about the lived realities of gang violence and gender-based violence, and to explore solutions that are developed by communities themselves.

The conversation highlighted some difficult truths:

• Many gangsters are men and boys who feel they have no meaningful alternatives or opportunities.
• Violence, including violence against women, is often normalised and can even be viewed as a rite of passage.
• Many residents live without true freedom of movement because of violence and territorial conflict.
• Both perpetrators and victims are often carrying deep trauma that remains unaddressed.

What became clear is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Communities are complex, and any response must take local realities into account.

We need wrap-around support that focuses on the whole person, their family, and the broader environment in which they live. We also recognise that no single organisation can do this work alone.

Collaboration is not optional. It is essential.

26/09/2026

Thanks for being a top engager and making it onto my weekly engagement list! 🎉

Neil Napoleon, Jeremy Wyngaard, Faye Williams, Denver Andrews, Avril Martin

23/09/2026

This video shares the story of the Alcardo Andrews Foundation (NPO 195-194), from our beginnings in Hanover Park to the future we are working to build alongside our community.

It is a story shaped by loss, resilience, hope and the belief that change is possible when communities come together. Over the years, we have grown from a small community initiative into an organisation working to ensure that the people of Hanover Park are fed, safe and healed.

But this video is not only about looking back.

It is also about looking forward.
It shares our vision for safer spaces for children, stronger families, greater food security, opportunities for young people, and a community where healing, dignity and hope can flourish.

We would like to thank the Kym Rapier Foundation for helping us tell our story.



City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

This video shares the story of the Alcardo Andrews Foundation (NPO ...