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Isabelo, feeding hungry minds

Because no child can learn on an empty stomach.

Founded in 2009 by award winning chef Margot Janse, Isabelo Charity provides daily, nutritious meals to underprivileged school children in Franschhoek, South Africa.

16/06/2026

Today, on Youth Day, we honour the courage, resilience and voices of the young people who helped shape South Africa's future.

But Youth Day is not only about remembering our history. It's about investing in the children and young people who will write the next chapter.

At Isabelo, we see every day how access to education, support, nutrition and opportunity can change the course of a child's life. When we empower a young person, we strengthen families, communities and the future of our country.

This Youth Day, let's do more than reflect. Let's take action.

Together, we can help create a future where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

❤️ Join us in making a difference. Donate, volunteer or share our story and help us continue supporting vulnerable children and youth.

Visit the link in our bio to find out how you can get involved.

11/06/2026

“Children are our greatest treasure. They are our future.” — Nelson Mandela

This Mandela Day, help us invest in that future.
At Isabelo, every contribution helps create opportunities for children to learn, grow and thrive. Your donation makes a meaningful difference in a young person's life. No child can learn on an empty stomach.

As we honour Madiba's legacy of service and compassion, we invite you to join us in making every day a little brighter for the children in our care.

Donate today and be part of a future filled with possibility.

Visit the link in our bio to contribute.

02/06/2026

A meal can do more than bring people together. It can help change lives.

This June, renowned chef Margot Janse joins forces with Aprazível Restaurant in Eindhoven for a special fundraising event in support of Isabelo.

Join Aprazível for an unforgettable culinary experience featuring a five-course menu created by Margot Janse, with proceeds helping Isabelo continue its work supporting vulnerable children and communities.

📍 Aprazível, Eindhoven
📅 Dinner: 12 & 13 June
📅 Lunch: 14 June

Every seat at the table helps make a difference.
To book your place and support Isabelo, contact Aprazível directly.

27/05/2026

No child can learn on an empty stomach.

At Isabelo, the belief is simple: when a child is nourished, a future is unlocked. Hunger should never be louder than a child’s potential in the classroom.

Isabelo, from isiXhosa and isiZulu, carries a beautiful meaning: sharing is caring. And that is exactly what it stands for, communities coming together so that no child is left behind.

Because learning should begin with focus, not hunger. With energy, not emptiness. With hope, not hardship.

When we share, we care. And when we care, children can learn, grow, and thrive.

22/05/2026

This Mandela Day, your 67 can mean full little tummies, brighter smiles and a little more hope. 🤍

If giving 67 minutes feels impossible this year, consider donating just R67 to help us continue feeding and caring for the incredible children at Isabelo.

Sometimes the smallest acts of kindness make the biggest difference in a child’s world.

R67. One simple gesture. Countless tiny lives touched. ✨

https://www.isabelocharity.com/donate

18/05/2026

Tiny tummies. Big futures. 💛

For so many little ones, a warm meal means more than just food on a plate. It means energy to play, strength to grow, concentration in the classroom, and the comfort of knowing someone cares.

At Isabelo every meal shared helps keep tiny tummies full, little hearts happy, and growing minds healthy. Because no child should have to learn, dream, or sleep on an empty stomach.

A small act of kindness can make a very big difference. ✨

Help us continue feeding, supporting, and caring for children who need it most.

Donate, share, or get involved today. 💫

13/05/2026

Tiny hands. Big dreams. 💛

At Isabelo, every child carries a story waiting to unfold, and with a little support, those stories begin to look brighter, bolder, and full of possibility.

Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest imprint. ✨

Because confidence grows where children feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

If you’d like to be part of the journey, there are so many ways to help Isabelo continue creating safe spaces, joyful moments, and opportunities for the next generation.

Join us in making a difference, one child, one future, one moment at a time. 🌍💫

07/05/2026

“The children of today are the dreamers, leaders, and changemakers of tomorrow.” ✨

At Isabelo, every smile, every full belly, and every moment of joy is a reminder that investing in children is investing in the future.

Big dreams start small, sometimes with sticky fingers, loud laughter, and tiny hands reaching for the sky. 💛

If you’d like to help create brighter futures for children in South Africa, your support can make a real difference. We warmly welcome donations from our friends across Europe to help us continue this important work.

04/05/2026

8,500 People Fed Weekly

Behind every number is a name. 8,500 people in Franschhoek receive food weekly through our network of schools and soup kitchens.

22/04/2026

At Valley Kids Crèche, 22 little learners start each day with something that matters, a nutritious breakfast and a warm, protein-packed lunch.

It’s more than just meals. It’s energy for play, focus for learning, and the kind of care every child deserves.

Because full tummies make for brighter days (and even brighter futures).

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Franschhoek

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http://www.isabelocharity.com/

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