KidZAid is extremely grateful for this generous donation and support from a Kloof enterprise. It’s just in time for the KidZAid April visit to the beneficiaries and just in time for winter. 

Thank you Celtico! 

Book Dash, a non-profit organisation, produces high-quality children’s books in multiple South African languages. These books, created by volunteer teams of writers, illustrators, and designers, are accessible under a Creative Commons license. The collaboration between KidZAid and Book Dash is a perfect fit, as we work together to make these books available to children in under-resourced communities across South Africa.

Through pre-literacy workshops led by our dedicated volunteer, Cecily Fraser, KidZAid is working directly with crèche teachers and assistants to develop the foundational skills needed for literacy. Our workshops focus on pre-reading skills, emphasizing the importance of songs, rhymes, stories, and dramatisation to help children recognize letters and sounds. Each Book Dash book is introduced in these workshops, allowing teachers to discuss key concepts before each child receives their own copy of the book to build their home library.

In 2024, KidZAid received 270 free Zulu children’s books from Book Dash, which will be distributed to the four crèches at the Community Outreach Centre. Thank you Book Dash! “The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in the door and take your seat at the table – all of that starts with education.” -Michelle Obama

If you want to explore these wonderful resources, visit www.bookdash.org for books to read, download, and print. 

In a co-operative spirit, about 10 of the parents and members of the community got together and volunteered to paint the KwaNdengezi Wendy hut. Nenze kahle nonke!!!

It was combined with another donation of children’s clothing and is all ready for delivery and distribution to our 4 beneficiaries.

Don’t you love the smiley girl in yellow? She was the girl who sang “If you’re happy and you know it, stamp your feet” so joyfully.

Weavers’ Nest is Highbury’s co-educational pre-primary school that aims to build a solid foundation for the years ahead. Dedicated teachers encourage a passion for discovery through play. As part of their nurturing environment, these young girls and boys are also taught to reach out to their underprivileged peers. This year, they have chosen to send Christmas gifts to the Children of KidZAids’ beneficiaries. 

At their request, KidZAid then facilitated the installation of a Wendy Hut on the new slab to replace the damaged rondavel.

The funding was donated by SizaBantu Piping Systems.

In the words of the Candyfloss management:

Indeed it is a great asset to our playground and to the school in general. I’m sure the children will have much fun and pleasure for many years to come

The school has 2 learning disabled children in the grade 00 class & these children will ultimately be referred to special schools. However, the occupational therapist has decided that the best plan of action would be to keep these children in the school as the play equipment outside (and in particular the jungle gym) is very good for their gross and fine motor control. This is not possible in the very large primary schools. “So from the very beginning, this jungle gym is an asset to the school”.