The Unsung Heroes: Care Givers and Social Workers’ Role in Empowering Vulnerable Children in Care
The Unsung Heroes: Care Givers and Social Workers’ Role Empowering Vulnerable Children in care Behind every empowered vulnerable child in care, stands a dedicated, compassionate caregiver and social worker. These unsung heroes play a pivotal role in reshaping lives, one child at a time. In this article, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable work […]
Onbesonge Helde: Versorgers en maatskaplike werkers se rol in die bemagtiging van sorgbehoewende kinders in alternatiewe sorg
Agter elke bemagtigde, eens kwesbare kind in alternatiewe sorg, staan ’n toegewyde, deernisvolle versorger en maatskaplike werker. Hierdie onbesonge helde speel ‘n deurslaggewende rol in die hervorming van lewens, een kind op ‘n slag. In hierdie artikel skyn ons die kollig op die merkwaardige werk van ons versorgers en maatskaplike werkers wat noodsaaklike ondersteuning bied […]
Answering the call for 35 years
Paul Momsen has been heading up the Abraham Kriel operation in Johannesburg since his late twenties. In that time the organisation has undergone a profound transformation. From a children’s home at one site, serving primarily white children between the ages of six and eighteen it has grown into a multiracial, and inclusive organisation that serves […]
Abraham Kriel celebrates 120 years
Abraham Kriel began its journey on the 4th September 1902 with Rev Abraham Kriel opening the doors of the Langlaagte Orphanage, accommodating children orphaned in the South African war. The history of the organisation took a number of turns over the years but the one constant throughout the years is definitely the celebrations on the […]
A bad time for kids!
A child born in the last ten years will face a plethora of challenges in a world that seems to be dead set on self-destruction. Amongst others there is: Global warming and the associated risks of famine A pandemic that may very well result in permanently high health threats and increased social isolation Violent conflict […]
A child has rights in theory. The reality is different for many
“No child should suffer abuse, neglect or rejection. The fact is that a high percentage of South Africa’s children do. We cannot help all of them, but we must help those that we can.” South Africa commemorates Child Protection Week from 29 May – 4 June this year. The stories below should tell you why […]
Goodbye
Time waits for no-one and this is something I have become acutely aware of these past months. After 25 years and some months of being part of the Abraham Kriel family, my time is fast speeding to an end. I will retire at the end of May. I write this to try to express my […]
From the desk of Paul Momsen
Dear Friends I trust you are well where you receive this message. The school holidays in March marks the end of the financial year for AKB. Although we will most likely end the year with a moderate loss, our Lord blessed us on countless occasions with the support of our donors and friends. Of course, […]
Registered NPO Johannesburg
Discover How This Registered NPO Changes Children’s Lives in Johannesburg For all the challenges we face in South Africa, we are also a nation that knows how to pull together, help each other and overcome the obstacles in our way. It’s an act of love, of unity, and of community – for the betterment of […]
Non-Profit Organisation
A With Its Eye on a Brighter Future South Africa is a beautiful, problematic, hopeful, troubled, and complex country. We have some of the most amazing people found anywhere on earth. We have natural resources that are the envy of other nations. Talent abounds and creativity is in large supply. Yet, we also have one […]