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31/08/2026

Raise their safety and watch them rise!

More than 256 learners at Babheke Senior Primary School in Jambeni, Lusikisiki celebrated a new era of safety, hygiene, and daily dignity.

This regional activation of the Janitress Cleaning Programme shows our commitment to a nationwide movement empowering 200 Janitresses at 200 Government Schools across all 9 provinces with specialised training, uniforms, protective gear, cleaning equipment and ongoing support to create cleaner, safer and more dignified learning environments.

All 200 schools receive Baby Soft toilet tissue to help learners ‘get comfortable’ during breaks, totalling 19,200 toilet rolls delivered countrywide! Through interactive handwashing demonstrations, learners embraced their roles as champions of cleanliness. Together, we’re building a future where every child can learn, thrive, and use school sanitation facilities with absolute confidence.

The Baby Soft Janitress Cleaning Programme - Heroines of Clean.

SOSNPO BabySoft SchoolHygiene Janitresses Toilets

17/08/2026

Birthdays are usually about receiving, but SOSNPO team member Ken decided to spend his special day giving back in the most beautiful way possible. 💙

Watch how Ken celebrated his birthday this weekend by bringing hope, warmth, and true dignity straight to the streets. Ken, your selflessness inspires us all, and your impact does not go unseen. Thank you for showing us what it truly means to bless others.

We see you! 🎉✨

18/07/2026

Out of the dirty struggle comes a dignified tomorrow.

This Mandela Day, let’s invest in the hearts and futures of our children. Every single child deserves to feel safe and respected at school, yet too many face the daily heartbreak of inadequate toilet facilities. It steals their health, their confidence, and causes missed school days, poor health, and lost opportunities. By supporting the Janitress Cleaning Programme, your company can help rewrite this story with joy, improving learner health and school attendance while directly supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).
Your support does so much more than fix infrastructure; it restores a child’s right to learn with pride. Collaboration is vital for the success of any program and a powerful way to demonstrate your corporate commitment to meaningful social impact and ESG goals, strengthening your brand while actively investing in the resilient communities that hold South Africa’s future. School sanitation is an investment in the next generation. Make your Mandela Day contribution count. To collaborate with us, please connect at [email protected]. Together, let’s give every learner the dignity they deserve.

DignityChannelledbyWater

https://www.sosnpo.org/post/raise-their-safety-and-watch-them-rise-transforming-school-washrooms-into-clean-havens

17/07/2026

A big thank you to Kaycee Rossouw on Algoa FM for the opportunity to join the Algoa Cares Show on Wednesday.

Up for discussion was: South Africa's ongoing sanitation crisis, Minister Siviwe Gwarube's announcement on the completion of the 2018 SAFE audit of pit toilets in schools and the growing challenge of toilet infrastructure loss and maintenance failures in government schools.
https://www.algoafm.co.za/podcast/sanitation-crisis-in-our-schools-is-very-real

While progress has been made, South Africa remains in a significant WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) crisis. Safe, functional sanitation in government schools and Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres is still far from a reality for many learners.

This is a challenge that no single organisation can solve alone.

If your organisation, business, municipality, or institution would like to collaborate on practical sanitation solutions that make schools safer and healthier for children, we'd love to connect.

Together, we can restore dignity, improve health, and create safe learning environments for every child.

CEO of Save Our Schools NPO, Shelley Humphries, reveals the truth about sanitation in under resourced schools - from pit toilets to a lack of access to clean water - the facts will shock you.

02/07/2026

We see you, Babheke SPS. 💧

Restoring dignity, one school at a time. Have a look at our vital water interventions and see how You can get involved with our United Nations approved Out the Blue Programs. Your support changes lives!

https://www.sosnpo.org/post/no-child-should-risk-their-life-for-an-education-ending-the-pit-toilet-crisis-in-rural-schools

25/06/2026

YOUTH DAY IN ACTION!

More than 1,100 learners at Nsimbini Full Service School in Cato Manor came together to celebrate Youth Day with a powerful message: Cleanliness, Dignity and Pride go hand in hand.

The event marked the official KwaZulu-Natal launch of the Janitress Cleaning Programme, an ambitious initiative that will empower 200 Janitresses at 200 Government Schools across all 9 provinces of South Africa with specialised training, uniforms, protective gear, cleaning equipment and ongoing support to create cleaner, safer and more dignified learning environments. All 200 schools will be receiving Baby Soft toilet tissue to help the learners ‘get comfortable’ during their breaks, totalling 19,200 toilet rolls, delivered to schools across the Country!

From soap-making and handwashing demonstrations to educational games and a school-wide Hygiene Pledge, learners embraced their role as champions of cleanliness. A special highlight was the introduction of Nombeko Victoria Soyamba, Nsimbini School’s Janitress, who pledged her commitment to keeping facilities clean, safe and welcoming for every learner.

Together, we’re building a future where every child can learn, thrive and use school sanitation facilities with dignity and confidence.
Cleanliness is Happiness. Daily Dignity. Heroines Championing Cleanliness.

https://www.sosnpo.org/post/raise-their-safety-and-watch-them-rise-transforming-school-washrooms-into-clean-havens

08/06/2026

The Ebola outbreak in DRC & Uganda is deeply concerning, especially as there is no USAID to assist with tracking and tracing.
This report came out today from World Health Organization (WHO) and Africa CDC which provides a comprehensive report on the Continental preparedness and response plan: June-November 2026, attached fyi.
The Bundibugyo Ebola virus has no approved vaccines or therapeutics currently available.
As of 27 May figures are:
246 deaths
129 confirmed cases
1077 suspected cases
4 frontline health workers have died and another 8 are infected.
Cost raised to contain this virus for June to Nov is $319m, the needed figure is $517m.
We pray that the virus is contained as quickly as possible.

The African continent continues to face an increasingly complex landscape of public health threats driven by emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, climate and environmental change, rapid urbanization, population mobility, humanitarian crises, limited access to essential services and persiste...

23/05/2026

The schools sanitation crisis continues

More than a decade after national outrage over deadly pit latrines, many Limpopo schools still lack safe and adequate sanitation. While most pit toilets have been demolished, learners are often left relying on overcrowded and poorly maintained chemical toilets as promised infrastructure projects stall.

22/05/2026

Today 22 May is . The theme ‘Acting locally for Global impact’. In support, with & launches “Blue Dignity”. Listen to our Honorable Chairman this program to the UN Headquarters today : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yVKno0LuUI

22/05/2026

Today 22 May, is a special one – It’s United Nations International .

This year’s theme ‘Acting Locally for Global Impact’ emphasizes that small actions taken by individuals, communities, schools, businesses and local governments, can collectively make a major difference globally.

The message is that global biodiversity goals cannot be achieved, only, through international agreements, they depend on local action everywhere.

There are many ways in which we can all play our part, by protecting local ecosystems, restoring damaged environments, reducing pollution, conserving water and wildlife, planting indigenous trees, supporting sustainable farming and fishing, and educating those around you about the importance of biodiversity.

It's important because it supports life on Earth, including human life, creating healthy ecosystems, food security, medicine & science, climate regulation, economic value as well as cultural and spiritual importance

Loss of biodiversity leads to: ecosystem collapse, food shortages, increased disease spread, weaker climate resilience and the extinction of species.

Today, W12+ Programs, our International Blueprint and Governance arm, Launches "Blue Dignity", a circularity community program, providing safe water, dignified sanitation, waste to value and the food nexus. The program is in partnership with and and we are thrilled to have our Honourable Chairman presenting this circularity program at the United NationsHQ today.
You can listen to this statement here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yVKno0LuUI

Please visit www.BlueDignity.org for more information.

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