We count our blessings
A message from Paul Momsen to all the benefactors of Abraham Kriel Bambanani. At the beginning of December, everyone was still optimistic about the end of the first wave of Covid-19 and Langlaagte Campus, Maria Kloppers and satellite homes all agreed that children could visit their own families and host families for the holidays. They […]
Christmas 2020…An extraordinary event
In the context of a year where Covid19 and its impact on society dominated our lives, there was little hope for a “merry” Christmas. But, Christmas 2020 will go down in the annals of Abraham Kriel Bambanani as an extraordinary event. We received a generous gift under our Christmas tree donated by YOU. We asked […]
118 fulfilling and life-changing years
What started out as a safe haven in Langlaagte for children orphaned by the South African war in 1902, has become home to thousands of young children and youth in Johannesburg. Abraham Kriel Bambanani has been in operation for 118 years… a milestone that would not be possible without the support of dedicated donors. Over […]
Being young and living in South Africa: the youth of AKB
Being young and living in South Africa: The youth of AKB We asked a few of our children what it means to be young and living in South Africa and this is what they had to say: “To be young and living in South Africa means that we are now free. We have more resources […]
What’s in a Name?
Dance Helps Me Cope We hope you like our new banner. The change has been made in conjunction with a small change to our name and branding design. Abraham Kriel remains the core identity under which this organisation will continue into the future, but we wanted to better represent all our services and simplify matters […]
Childcare Training Makes a Difference
In February 2016, a group of 30 child and youth care workers began a one year Level 4 accredited HWSETA course in Child and Youth Care Work with Abraham Kriel Childcare. The course was met with excitement as well as apprehension by the child and youth care workers who signed up for it. They did […]