Rise & Create

15/04/2026

A small act, a big impact💙💜

We had the honour of handing over a heartfelt donation to the Moravian Soup Kitchen in Gelvandale, made possible through the generosity of the Benedicta Foundation.

Thank you Soemayia who shared essential items and clothing with the organization, reminding us that kindness still lives here. ♥️

01/04/2026

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE 💙💜!!

27/03/2026

Good morning everyone ♥️

Please see the below learnship and contact me directly if you know anyone that would benefit from this and fit the criteria.

Regards
Simoné
Rise & Create 💙💜
0638273236

The learnership is a NQF 3 Business Administration Learnership based in Port Elizabeth.

I need 3 Females and 1 Male.
They need to be between the ages of 18 and 24 years old
Must have a disability, the only disabilities that aren’t accommodated yet are those with visual and hearing impairments.
The start date for this will be the 1st of April, so if it is possible to get the documents ready by tomorrow, latest on Monday that would be awesome. They only approached us yesterday and even though it is short notice we want to assist those in need with these opportunities.

Documents Needed:
Affidavit stating that they are in fact unemployed.
Affidavit stating that they have gone to the school stated on the report so they will need to get their reports copies and certified.
Proof of address which can be received from the councillor’s offices.
Bank statement (3 months) or bank confirmation letter.
SARS letter
Doctors note stating disability (not a report from the Psychologist Angelo Duplessis)
I will need two copies of everything please.

It will be a 12-month learnership with 4 – 5 months in class theory and the rest of the duration the students will be at host sites completing practical’s.

26/03/2026

In communities where opportunities are limited and exposure is everything, moments like these matter more than we can explain. ❤️

For some of these kids, this isn’t just play, it’s an escape.
It’s a break from environments that don’t always pour into them the way they deserve.

That’s why we do this.

To create spaces where they feel safe, seen, and free.
To remind them that their story doesn’t have to end where it started. 💙💜

Through Rise & Create x Benedicta Foundation, we’re building more than memories, we’re building hope, one child at a time. ✨

25/03/2026

Together we can make a difference 💜💜💜💙💙💙

Nearly 300 pupils at Van Der Kemp Primary School in Salt Lake participated in the annual Victory Games, an event designed to foster fun, learning, and community upliftment amid local socio-economic challenges.

23/03/2026

Behind every smile is a purpose.

To uplift. To inspire. To create opportunities for kids to grow into who they’re meant to be 💙✨

Event : Victory Games by The Benedicta Foundation in collaboration with Van Der Kemp Primary School and Rise and Create.

📸 : Naajidah Brown-Parker 💙💜

17/03/2026

This Thursday 💙💜

This is what impact looks like. 💙✨

Children laughing.
Teams forming.
Confidence growing.
Leaders rising.

On 19 March 2026 we’re partnering for something bigger than just games, we’re creating moments that build courage, teamwork and belief. 💙💜

Rise & Create is proud to collaborate for the Victory Games at Van Der Kemp Primary because impact multiplies when purpose connects.

If you can assist in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we Rise🌱

03/03/2026

This is what impact looks like. 💙✨

Children laughing.
Teams forming.
Confidence growing.
Leaders rising.

On 19 March 2026 we’re partnering for something bigger than just games, we’re creating moments that build courage, teamwork and belief. 💙💜

Rise & Create is proud to collaborate for the Victory Games at Van Der Kemp Primary because impact multiplies when purpose connects.

If you can assist in any way, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Together, we Rise🌱

10/01/2026

The Heartbeat behind Rise & Create 💙💜

Too many young people in the Northern Areas grow up unseen, unheard, and trapped between streets that teach fear before choice, where survival becomes the lesson and hope feels out of reach.

And yet, every struggle, every story, every heartbeat of survival carries the power to break that cycle, to ignite a spark, to become light where darkness wants to linger.

Rise & Create is that light, a space where the youth is seen, believed in, and guided to rise and create the futures they deserve regardless of their circumstances and environment.

But a village is needed to keep it alive. Please Rise. Step in. Show up. Create. Share this video, your time, your voice, your story. Help the youth of the Northern Areas see that it’s possible to write their own story beyond the red tape and white lines.

🚨 This is our siren call. We need you. 🚨

🎥 Shot & produced by FVM Media House , thank you for your support and for capturing the heartbeat behind Rise & Create !