WCMA has completed the second month of 212 food parcel distributions, thanks to the tremendous fundraising efforts of Zimbali Charity Fund (ZCF), and the generosity of donors. Our first stop was Nkobongo where 56 beneficiaries would come in two groups in adherence to social distancing protocols. Two ZCF committee members…Read More

Our final week of distributions for March was a success, thanks to the generous support WCMA received from the Zimbali Charity Fund (ZCF). Fifty-six food parcels were distributed to struggling families in Groutville (20), Shakashead (15), Melville (15), and Buffelsdale, Tongaat (6). We are grateful to our school network for…Read More

Working together to strengthen household #foodsecurity Last week was a busy and fruitful one, thanks to the generous support WCMA received from Zimbali Charity Fund (ZCF). A whopping 100 food parcels were distributed to struggling families from various parts of Tongaat. We are also very grateful to our friends at…Read More

Zimbali Charity Fund (ZCF) joins hands with WCMA to enhance food security for vulnerable households in the North Coast. We are thrilled to enter into a 3-month partnership with the Zimbali Charity Fund, for a household food security project. Thank you to the members of the Charity for working incredibly…Read More

BB Bakeries continues its support of our KZN feeding programs. We are very grateful for BB Bakeries’ ongoing support of our KZN feeding programs. Thank you for your commitment to #foodsecurity, #vulnerablechildren, and #community. In the first 2 months of 2021, within a tough economic climate, some of our feeding…Read More

Levels of #hunger, household food insecurity, and #malnutrition in children are on an exponential rise. Various studies shared data to prove this. Our response to this: We provide our children and vulnerable people with food that supports good nutrition. Our network partner in Etete recently distributed 150 food parcels, to…Read More

Singh’s Mutton Market stands with We Care Mother Africa in our fight against #hunger We are humbled by the trust our magnanimous #donor has in our commitment to serving and uplifting vulnerable children and communities. Thank you Singh’s Mutton Market for your renewed commitment to our feeding programs in KZN.…Read More

Keeping #hunger at bay, in partnership with BB Bakeries. From July to December 2020, We Care Mother Africa (WCMA) has had the privilege of working with BB Bakeries, to address the severe lack of access to adequate food, experienced by the many vulnerable children and households served by WCMA, in…Read More

THANK YOU to Singh’s Mutton Market for your generous contribution toward our Christmas Food Drive Through your generosity, 90 pensioners in Groutville will be treated to a bountiful, nutritious Christmas lunch of veg stew with lamb trotters. Plenty to see them through for a few days too!!! Thank you to…Read More

THANK YOU DONORS Through your love and generosity, we distributed 40 hampers via our NPO partner, Impophomo Rushing Waters, at Northpoint City Church, Gauteng. ♡Majority beneficiaries were #ECD teachers who continue to be unemployed. They are from Zandspruit and Cosmo City. ♡Some single moms who were part of the Northpoint…Read More

THANK YOU BB Bakeries for 50 amazing Christmas Hampers toward our Drive. In a single hamper, the team at BB Bakeries Durban, have responded to food insecurity; reinforced to the children of Pholani settlement that they are loved; and the bonus activity packs plus the gorgeous t-shirts have served as…Read More

Today, we spent the afternoon in Redcliffe, a landscape rich with heritage and a community, who despite their overwhelming hardships, are filled with gratitude for the little they have, together with hope for a better tomorrow. In spite of the cold and sporadic rains, everyone turned up, took their seats…Read More

Keeping our girls at school… It’s crunch time. Our grade 7s are back at school after a week’s break and the schools’ staff have been working hard at managing group intakes, completing syllabi, and formulating a plan to ensure that all the children sit down to their exams under strict…Read More

We handed over 4 infrared thermometers to our dear friend, Sandy Cipriano, of Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer, for delivery to paediatric oncology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. We are honored to be of service to our health heroes and to our little warriors who fight to live each…Read More

We continue to be grateful to our donors for their generosity and empathy. Ms Dinah Perumal continues to be a lifeline to the elderly in the community of Plein Street, Tongaat. She has fought hard for more than 20 years to improve the lives of the aged who do not…Read More

A big THANK YOU to our supporters and partners for your generous donation of 475 fabric masks for patients being cared for at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital (KZN). ♡100 adult masks donated by a private donor ♡300 paediatric masks and 75 adult masks donated by Alliance Care Sub-Acute Hospital We…Read More

BB Bakeries and Singh’s Mutton Market continue to help us alleviate #foodinsecurity Our feeding programs in #periurban and #ruralcommunities in the Northern parts of KZN, continue to be supported by our strategic partners and donors. We Care Mother Africa is thankful for their belief in our ability to make a…Read More

The lunchbox is so much more than just an everyday item. The lunchbox is a means of safely housing a meal needed to sustain us for our work day. It is one of those few objects that gives us reason to smile because it unlocks a little treasure trove of…Read More

We work with our NPO partner, St Clements Home-Based Care, in Clermont, to build the lives of the orphaned and vulnerable children, the elderly, the sickly and disabled, and women-headed households. Earlier this year, we added 2 wheelchairs to the patient support program because our healthcare workers often struggle to…Read More

We continue to empower our communities through the generosity and kindness of our support base. Safe Haven for Children and Elders, our NPO partner in Lindelani, is truly a safe haven for its residents and the many children and people who are assisted by Rose Zwane, be it feeding the…Read More

We are very grateful to BB Bakeries for their valuable contribution to our children in the Junior Primary phase of schooling. The reality of our children is that they do not have access to online learning, and their schools are not in a position to consistently prepare and distribute learning…Read More

We salute our healthcare workers for their commitment and bravery. Thank you for serving with integrity and compassion🙏🏼 We recently assisted key critical units at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital, Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, and UKZN Dermatology Department (servicing various hospitals), through the provisioning of fabric masks and liquid hand sanitizers…Read More

Our outreach in Tongaat, KZN This weekend, we were able to assist 45 household heads: ♡women that have lost their jobs during lockdown ♡women who have been jobless for an extended period ♡pensioners and disabled elderly, who rely on a social grant and the kindness of community outreach programs, whilst…Read More

We are so pleased to share this important update. We Care Mother Africa has entered into a strategic and most valued partnership with a well-established and respected, national logistics company, Ramgan Logistics, led by Ryan Naidoo. Ryan and his team have a wealth of experience in logistics, particularly, the transport…Read More

Bread for Sustenance – Thank you Pick n Pay KZN Preceding what would have been our beloved Madiba’s 102nd birthday, Pick n Pay KZN partnered with We Care Mother Africa, yet again. This time, we received a generous donation of freshly-baked bread loaves – Pick n Pay bread baked with…Read More

Together with our network of NPO partners, We Care Mother Africa continues to respond to the hunger crisis We recently collaborated with our partner in Gauteng, Impophomo Rushing Waters, to add nutritional value, in the form of e’Pap fortified porridge, to 200 essential food hampers. These hampers were distributed to…Read More

Keeping the cold and hunger at bay in Etete (KZN) Recently, we brought some relief to 80 orphaned and vulnerable children, and the elderly in the impoverished community of Etete. This community continues to battle poverty, high unemployment, a growing number of orphaned and vulnerable children, together with a rise…Read More

How We Care Mother Africa (WCMA) is responding to acute #hunger and severe #malnutrition More than half of South Africans go hungry every day and malnutrition levels are alarming. South Africa continues to face the serious problem of accessing food, more so, of accessing nutritious food that can adequately address…Read More

Our commitment to safeguarding our #vulnerablecommunities and our #healthcareworkers We Care Mother Africa is committed to a multifaceted response to #covid19. We are humbled by the trust that our healthcare partner, Alliance Care Sub-Acute Hospital has in our ability to serve the vulnerable through our #nponetwork 🙏. We recently received…Read More

We continue to expand our reach to orphaned & vulnerable children, & the aged during the National Lockdown This weekend, we assisted another safe-house and orphanage in Lindelani (KZN), Safe Haven for Children and Elders, with food donations. Integral to this organisation are two kind-hearted, spirited and amazing women, Brenda…Read More

Times are really tough for too many of our people. We can never say this enough because it is our reality. Our partnership with Impophomo Rushing Waters (IRW) has brought relief to 48 more families in distress. Some of our beneficiaries have had no income and can’t afford their rent.…Read More

Welbedacht East in Chatsworth is plagued by poverty, crime, drug abuse, and a significant rate of communicable diseases. In this harsh landscape, there are organizations such as Phumula Children’s Care Village, that represent a beacon of hope for the biggest victims of the multitude of social ills-the children, youth and…Read More

Every person has a right to adequate access to food. Yet, this right is far from realization for millions of people going to bed hungry every day. In this most tragic reality, there are organisations such as FoodforLife (FFL), who represent a ray of hope to thousands of people. The…Read More

An Indomitable Cook and her fight to curb hunger at the Thuthukani Informal Settlement Today, we share the story of Annette Ponen. Mrs Ponen and her husband are long-time residents of Seatides (KZN). Their neighbours are the 300 residents of the Thuthukani Informal Settlement. This is a community that waited…Read More

We Care Mother Africa stands by our caregivers, doctors and nurses who continue to work with our precious children, brothers and sisters, all of whom are terminally ill. We salute you all. You are our superheroes without capes. We pray for your safety and longevity. As a token of our…Read More

Today we stand in solidarity with our teachers and caregivers whose lives have been severely disrupted by #COVID-19. Many of them are without pay and have no UIF entitlements. Parents simply can’t afford to pay ECD and creche fees during the lockdown. These valuable members of society are there for…Read More

More than 2 million people go to bed hungry every night in Limpopo Province. A few years back, one of my classmates, who left his home in Limpopo to study in KZN, said, “Chanchal, my people are the forgotten ones and I hope to help change this one day.” I…Read More

#Covid-19 has added immense financial strain on parents/caregivers who struggle to put food on the table for their children. Malnutrition levels amongst children remain shockingly high. It is heartbreaking to know that children are going hungry. We Care Mother Africa is proud to be working with an amazing young man,…Read More

The Cape Flats (Western Cape) is an expansive landscape, riddled with high levels of unemployment, poverty and gang violence. The Cape Flats is also home to angels who work tirelessly to serve the downtrodden; who empower women, men and children to improve their standard of living, and fight for their…Read More

Forest Mushrooms, based in Cato Ridge, is one of KZNs largest mushroom producers. This family run business has opened up their hearts and doors to the less fortunate communities of KZN by partnering with Gift of the Givers to oversee the distribution of 4 tons of mushrooms over the next…Read More

Covid-19 will most certainly exacerbate widespread hunger currently experienced in SA, leading to a spike in existing and unacceptably high malnutrition levels. We Care Mother Africa has received many calls for help from our beneficiaries whose parents’ informal nature of work has left them without pay during this national lockdown.…Read More

On 15th April, we shed some light on the community of Frasers (Tongaat) and the amazing team, lead by an angel, Mervin Veerasamy, who run a feeding scheme for 150 orphaned and vulnerable children, and also work tirelessly to support the multitude of impoverished families. Covid-19 is taking its toll…Read More

Through the generosity of Pick n Pay “Feed the Nation” campaign, WeCareMotherAfrica was able to provide food aid to our vulnerable people in the North Coast community of Darnall, this Easter weekend. #COVID-19 has added immense strain on millions of people who battle poverty every day. We are so grateful…Read More

COVID-19 poses a threat to every one of us. The poorest of our people do not have the financial means to protect themselves. Their burden is far greater than ours. We must all take action. Let’s be kind and compassionate. Pick n Pay KZN has partnered with We Care Mother…Read More

Pictured with Gift of the Givers team member is our lovely, Wandi, a 16 year old whose schooling was cut short 2 years ago because of muscular dystrophy. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to this amazing organisation for bringing much needed relief to our community in Claremont.

Excitement abounds as we walk in to the kitchen with Neha from Singh’s Mutton Market. Noni and her team are busy preparing the day’s meal for the Meals on Wheels program and everyone stops to embrace Neha, for it is through the generosity and the commitment of Singh’s Mutton Market…Read More