Our children make us proud
Mia (13 years old) – took part in provincial trials for shot put. She attends a remedial school. Charde (16 years, Gr 10) – received her provincial colours in Ringball. Gabby (15 years, Gr 8) – received two golden awards for public speaking. Frikkie (15 years, Gr 9) – was chosen to play cricket for […]
Pinkie’s Story
Pinkie* was born in an ambulance in 2002 on the way to hospital, where her mother abandoned her. She was placed at our Maria Kloppers Campus in 2005 and was later moved to our specialist campus in Langlaagte. “Three years ago I met Pinkie, a low-functioning 14 year old with Down syndrome. Pinkie had a […]
My Journey of Fulfilling My Dream
Simona came into the care of Abraham Kriel Bambanani when she was 5 years old. Growing up in a children’s home was not easy, but she is grateful and wants to share her story with the world. This is where it all started … PGlmcmFtZSBzcmM9Imh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS9wbHVnaW5zL3ZpZGVvLnBocD9ocmVmPWh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbSUyRkFicmFoYW1LcmllbEJhbWJhbmFuaSUyRnZpZGVvcyUyRjE0MjE1OTgwNjQ2NDgyNTklMkYmc2hvd190ZXh0PTAmd2lkdGg9NTYwIiB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgc3R5bGU9ImJvcmRlcjpub25lO292ZXJmbG93OmhpZGRlbiIgc2Nyb2xsaW5nPSJubyIgZnJhbWVib3JkZXI9IjAiIGFsbG93VHJhbnNwYXJlbmN5PSJ0cnVlIiBhbGxvd0Z1bGxTY3JlZW49InRydWUiPjwvaWZyYW1lPg== Note: Simona’s name was changed at the time of the […]
All I needed was love
Adrienne*is a disruptive, dishonest, attention seeking and an all-round unruly child. All these characteristics are associated with a child who has experienced immense trauma. Adrienne was placed at the Maria Kloppers Campus at the age of five and because of the trauma she suffered while living with her mom, she had attachment problems. She was […]
The Wind Beneath Her Wings
Jane Swartz (19) will soon be taking to the skies and will be flying the Abraham Kriel Bambanani flag high…literally. On 9 April 2019, Jane received her “wings” and she is beaming with pride and gratitude. For the past five years, Jane has called the Kempton East Satellite house home. Described as a “problem child” […]
Kicking Bad Behavior to the Curb
They were defenceless. They were harmed mentally, emotionally, socially and some physically and as a result they have no sense of self, have no boundaries and find it hard to follow rules. Our children come from backgrounds that many cannot fathom but at Abraham Kriel Bambanani YOU and donors like you, play a pivotal role […]
Thank You for the Memories
Christmas at a children’s home evokes a sad and grey picture of a child sitting by the window sill staring at the gate in the hope to see a familiar face. Well, that is not the case for the children of Abraham Kriel Bambanani thanks to YOU, the donor who is always there for them. […]
The shining stars of Abraham Kriel
The Shining Stars of Abraham Kriel Achieving a goal is a great feeling but achieving a goal when the odds are stacked against you is a blessing and a feeling like no other. They wear their colours of achievement with pride and the smiles on their faces, knowing they accomplished something, is priceless. Through fundraising, […]
This is my life…
Pain. Toxic. Misunderstood. No-one “gets” me and nobody can help me. After 10 years of calling them my family, I had to move. A transition that felt like death to me and made me even angrier and more aggressive. Turns out this new space is quite welcoming. The people here understand me and actually like […]
I Matter
I matter Jane recently attended her matric farewell and was surprised and made to feel special on the day by her principal. She is a 19 year old young woman, raised at our Kempton East satellite house. Her principal mentioned her in his speech when addressing pupils: “I am very proud of Jane because she […]