Shaping Future-fit Leaders to Navigate Change and Challenges

Shaping Future-fit Leaders to Navigate Change and Challenges

Our lives and the landscape we operate in changed dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic. Economically, we face many challenges, and it seems load-shedding is here to stay. It could be ...

Coordinated Effort Brings Sports for Development to Paarl and Stellenbosch Youth

Coordinated Effort Brings Sports for Development to Paarl and Stellenbosch Youth

Nearly 100 children from Paarl East, Stellenbosch and Mbekweni participated in Valcare’s Sports and Recreation Coordinated Effort sports day.  The event, which the Sports and Recreation Coordinated Effort organised, focused ...

Valcare Training: Data Use for Effective Decision-making

Valcare Training: Data Use for Effective Decision-making

Measuring your non-profit organisation’s impact is crucial. It helps you determine what level of change you are making and can improve your decision-making process.  Valcare recently hosted a training session ...

Proteas of the Valley 2023: Celebrating Inspiring Women

Proteas of the Valley 2023: Celebrating Inspiring Women

This year, Valcare celebrated 11 years of the Proteas of the Valley initiative. Ten women were honoured for their contributions to the Cape Winelands’ communities. The women, who selflessly work ...

Journey of Transformation: Reformed Men Changing Lives in Paarl

Journey of Transformation: Reformed Men Changing Lives in Paarl

Outreach programmes not only improve awareness of social issues or offer a unique point of view on the world, but they also provide opportunities to build relationships that result in ...

Valcare Training: Tips on Effective Fundraising for Non-profits

Valcare Training: Tips on Effective Fundraising for Non-profits

Fundraising is a crucial ingredient for the sustainability and success of non-profit organisations. It is a powerful tool to fuel their missions, expand their programmes, and make a tangible impact ...

Story of Hope: Mental Health Champions Ensures Care for All

Story of Hope: Mental Health Champions Ensures Care for All

A recent study indicates that South Africans suffer higher rates of likely depression and anxiety than other nations. Nonetheless, only a quarter of affected individuals seek treatment. Mental health challenges ...

Story of Hope: Overcoming Challenges to Pursue a Fulfilling Career and Ambitious Dreams

Story of Hope: Overcoming Challenges to Pursue a Fulfilling Career and Ambitious Dreams

Lerisha Haarvoor’s story is a testament to resilience and determination. Born in Kraaifontein, she experienced a nomadic upbringing before settling in Wellington with her mother during her early childhood. While ...

Story of Hope: Food Garden Pioneers Fight Hunger in Mbekweni

Story of Hope: Food Garden Pioneers Fight Hunger in Mbekweni

People need a reliable food supply to thrive. Access to quality food impacts the local economy, the environment, public health, and the overall livability of neighbourhoods. By cultivating food in ...

Story of Hope: Gratitude Through a New Lens 

Story of Hope: Gratitude Through a New Lens 

Blindness and visual impairment are significant health concerns, especially in countries with limited resources and low to moderate income levels. Healthcare accessibility is one of the main contributors to people ...

Story of Hope: A young leader determined to excel

Story of Hope: A young leader determined to excel

Kiara Cornelissen lives in Paarl’s Chicago neighbourhood, a community plagued by poverty and crime. Despite these challenging circumstances, Kiara focuses on creating a better life for herself and her family. ...

Story of Hope: Propelling excellence at underserved schools

Story of Hope: Propelling excellence at underserved schools

Over 20 million people in South Africa are unemployed; this is directly linked to the inequality in the country’s education system.    In 2020, two equal education champions set out to ...