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Ekukhanyeni Relief Project

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Transforming ECD, Rooted in Community.

For 20 years, Ekukhanyeni has been walking alongside communities in Johannesburg’s informal settlements, ensuring that children receive the strong start in life they deserve through quality early learning, nourishment, and care. Through our pillars - Educate, Nourish, Empower - we train and mentor women as social entrepreneurs, early childhood educators, establish thriving food gardens, and creat

e opportunities for families to grow and flourish. What began with one small centre has blossomed into a network of ECD centres and community initiatives, all rooted in dignity, care, and love. Guided by our vision of nurturing children for tomorrow, we are building a future where every child can thrive, every woman can rise, and every community can flourish.

14/04/2026

What a truly special day for our little ones 💛

We are so deeply grateful to Alliance Machinery for making this beautiful hands-on day possible for the children.

A day filled with wonder, laughter, and discovery unfolded as the children explored, played, and experienced the world in such a joyful, meaningful way. From feeding animals to creative activities and outdoor adventure, every moment was rich with curiosity and connection.

Mandy and members of the Alliance Machinery team joined in throughout the day, sharing in the experience and spending genuine, engaged time with the children. It meant so much to have them there, not just supporting from afar, but being present in the joy of it all.

The children absolutely loved every moment. So did we.

Thank you, Alliance Machinery, for your generosity, your presence, and the heart you brought into this day ✨

10/04/2026

What a special day with Mandy and the Beswick Machinery team 💛

Through her ongoing sponsorship, Mandy supports our little ones in accessing early learning. And this week, she brought that support to life in the most beautiful way, by spending the day with them.

From arts and crafts to playground fun and feeding the animals, there was laughter, curiosity, and so many shared moments.

The children absolutely loved it. And so did we.

Thank you, Mandy, for not only giving, but for being there with such care and joy.

01/04/2026

One plants, the rest wait their turn… patiently (well, almost 😄) 🌱

Serame, our senior food gardener, guiding a little queue of eager hands ready to get into the soil.

Everyone wants a turn when it is time to plant.

30/03/2026

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 🌱

At the Laura Vicuña Educational Center, part of our partner site Don Bosco Educational Projects in Ennerdale, children from Grades 4 to 7 are coming together after school to care for their environment, learn new skills, and grow something meaningful together.

This special club is rooted in hands-on learning. Children spend time in their vegetable corner, exploring plants, seasons, and how to nurture what they grow.

This garden holds a special place in our journey. It was one of the very first small-scale permaculture food gardens we developed many years ago, and it continues to flourish today, supplementing daily meals at the school with fresh produce.

What we are witnessing now is a beautiful continuation of that early permaculture education, living on through the school and its learners. There is something powerful in seeing that lineage of learning continue.

But what stands out most is their heart. These children are deeply aware. They notice what is happening around them. They care. And they are not afraid to speak about how things could be done better.

There is something powerful in watching young people lead with such clarity and care for the planet.

27/03/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! 🐣❤️

Our children had the absolute best time today, and we couldn't wait to share these photos with you! Because of your amazing generosity, the day was packed with joy and plenty of chocolate marshmallow eggs to go around.

You made this happen. Whether you donated or helped spread the word, you are the reason these precious faces are shining. It is amazing how much a small gesture matters when it comes from the heart. You’ve given our children a memory they will treasure forever.

We are so deeply grateful for the care you continue to extend to our community. Thank you for your Love and Support! 🕊️✨

Special thanks to Enza Construction Mace Group Anchor Vodacom Beswick Machinery

25/03/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲🌱

At our permaculture food security sites, children are not just told where food comes from, they see it, they ask questions, and they learn through being present.

Some plants are for touching. Some are for observing. All are for learning.

Moments like this build something deeper than knowledge. They build respect for food, for nature, and for the process behind every harvest.

And it all starts with curiosity.

24/03/2026

There is something powerful in this.
Hands reaching.
Trust.
Connection.

The kind of learning you cannot measure, but always feel. 🌿

19/03/2026

𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 📋✨

As our children learn and play each day, our team is beginning baseline assessments across 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗥𝗥, 𝗥𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥.

These early assessments help us understand where each child is starting, so we can support their journey towards school readiness with intention and care.

With crayons in hand and hearts full of wonder, our little ones are already showing us how they think, explore and engage with the world around them. 🖍️🌱

This is where the journey begins.

18/03/2026

A little extra sweetness to the Mint Group HandsOn day, today🍭

Our CEO, Geraldine Henderson stepped in as the candy floss maker, bringing smiles all around.

Thank you for adding such a special touch, Geraldine 💛

18/03/2026

A few words from the day 💚

It is always powerful to hear how experiences like this land, not only for our children, but for those who step in and spend time alongside them.

There is also a simple invitation here. For other corporates to come, to connect, and to see what meaningful engagement with children and communities can look like.

If this resonates, we would love to hear from you.

Thank you, Mint Group for your openness and for sharing the experience ✨

18/03/2026

A really special day for our children today 💛

Our long-standing partner, Mint Group spent the day with our little ones from RABEH ECD Centre, stepping out of the office and into their world.

From feeding animals, to creating artwork together, to the excitement of candy floss (a definite highlight!), it was a day filled with laughter, connection, and shared moments.

For our children, it was a chance to explore, play, and experience something new beyond their everyday environment.😍

And for our partners, it was an opportunity to spend real time with the children whose journeys they are part of supporting, getting to know them not through reports, but through presence.

These are the moments that stay with us.

Thank you, , for being there in such a meaningful way 💫 We adore you guys!

18/03/2026

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗥𝗥𝗥 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀 ✨

Across 14 Ekukhanyeni ECD Centres, our three-year-olds are settling into their Grade RRR classrooms.

After months of preparation, curriculum development and teacher training, these early learning spaces are now filled with play, discovery and growing confidence.

Each child arrives with something unique.

A new age group.
A new beginning.

Strengthening early learning from the very start.

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8098 2nd Avenue
Lawley
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Monday	08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 17:00
Thursday	08:00 - 17:00
Friday	08:00 - 12:00

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+27110266867

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http://www.ekukhanyeni.org/

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