December is the time of year where most people are celebrating and gearing up towards a wonderful holiday time. But for 270 people in Chicago, Paarl East, the season started on a devastating note when they lost everything in a fire on Sunday 10 December 2017. However - where there are good hearts and good minds, there is always hope. Because of the kindness of the people in the Paarl valley and surrounding areas, all of the [...]

It’s the 80’s. André and Ingrid de Jager is a young yuppie couple, madly in love and determined to conquer the world together. Little did they know, how they would be doing it one day… Illness, miscarriage and new life At the beginning of their marriage, the two of them worked long hours and achieved great success in their careers. They were on a roll and there was absolutely no time for children, or much [...]

Christopher* first reported to one of Valcare’s projects, Khula Development Group, as a school drop-out. But this year, he defeated the odds as he became a prefect at Dal Josaphat Primary. An inspirational achievement. ‘What a turn–around! We are so proud of Christopher and our volunteers whose dedication played a huge role in reintegrating him into school. He is a showcase of Khula’s work and we give glory to God for this intervention,’ says Erns [...]