The BEAR Foundation

12/05/2026

Reflections on the 2025 National Changemakers Youth Summit held in Gqeberha✨️

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12/05/2026

A successful activation workshop for our 2026/2027 Eco-Changemakers Programme 🌱
Equipping young leaders with the knowledge, confidence and tools to drive climate change and environmental awareness in their schools and communities.

The future of sustainability is in good hands 💚✨️

09/04/2026

Wits Citizenship and Community Outreach Fair.

31/03/2026

We’ve started the year strong 💪🏽✨

Through our renewed partnership Gauteng Department of Education and masifunde learner development. We have successfully activated and elected our new Grade 9 Changemakers, as our previous cohort has stepped into Grade 11.

We were equally excited to warmly welcome our Grade 8 learners into the programme, the next generation of bold, empowered leaders ready to rise. 🌱

We aim to reach and positively impact over 350 learners through our programme activities. We remain deeply committed to amplifying young voices, advocating for safer schools, and driving climate change and environmental awareness through training and campaigns. We continue to provide education support, career guidance, and health education to empower young people to make informed, meaningful choices and build brighter futures.✨️

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02/02/2026

This highlights the inspiring work of our changemakers, key programme outcomes, and the partnerships that continue to make our mission possible. Your support, collaboration, and belief in our work remain central to every success we celebrate. ✨️

11/01/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the Matric Class of 2025 🔊🔊🔊✨️
Your hard work, resilience and determination have brought you to this remarkable milestone we are so proud of you. 🔊💪✨
Keep dreaming big, aiming high and making us proud. The future is yours! 🚀📚

17/11/2025

🌟 Celebrating Our Changemakers 🌟

On the 15 November 2025, our dedicated Changemakers graduated after successfully completing the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program.

A heartfelt thank you to Midrand Toastmasters, our incredible coach Pheladi Chiloane and our partner Cummins Inc. for making this journey possible.

Parents proudly witnessed the growth, confidence, and transformation of their sons and daughters. Well done to all our Changemakers! 🎤✨👏💪

30/10/2025

🌱 Changemakers in Action 🌿
Our young leaders are getting their hands dirty and hearts full as they nurture their school food gardens turning small seeds into thriving vegetables! 🥬🥕🍅
Every leaf tells a story of teamwork, growth, and a shared commitment to a greener, healthier future. 💚 💪💫

30/10/2025

Yesterday marked a powerful beginning for our Inclusive Mental Health Pilot Program, hosted in collaboration with Bonalesedi and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG).
Parents and caregivers gathered in unity to engage in open, heartfelt dialogue around often-overlooked issues within families raising children with disabilities. Together, we unpacked:
🟢 The realities and emotional weight of dealing with disabilities in the household
🟢 The need for intentional bonding between parents and children, especially during school holidays
🟢 The importance of access to special needs schools for children’s growth and development
🟢 And the basics of personal hygiene and self-care as acts of dignity and inclusion
The session ended with a shared sense of hope, understanding, and commitment.
Now that we have the buy-in from parents, we’re ready to move forward with their children on two transformative initiatives, the Food Gardening Project and the “I Belong” Campaign, building environments where every child feels seen, valued, and included. 💚

21/10/2025

🌱 Exciting News! 🌱
The B.E.A.R Foundation is proud to launch the Bucket System Food Gardens, part of our Inclusive Mental Health for Children and Adolescents with Disabilities Pilot Program, powered by Power4Good 💚

Together, we’re growing hope, inclusion, and wellness, one bucket at a time! 🪣✨
Stay tuned for our upcoming Parental Workshops and the inspiring “I Belong” Campaign 🌻

09/10/2025

🌿 Day 3 | Eco-Champions Summit 2025 – Gqeberha 🌍

What an incredible journey it’s been! From learning to leading , changemakers truly showed up and showed out. 💚