2025
Construction on Phase 2 of our building project will soon begin, thanks to new donations and cost-saving by the board.
Welcome to Alicia Daniels, our new social worker—joining the team with passion and dedication.
Flat renovation at our Thanduxolo house.
Thank you, Juffrou Regina Bosman, for more than 3 years of tutoring and literacy support to our older learners.
Farewell to Chandre Frohlick, Vuyani’s social worker of 7 years and beloved advocate for children.
UK Charity football match raises 105% of target—Devonshire Jesters vs SA XI boosts our building fund.
We honour Harold and Catherine Steven-Jennings—longstanding board members and steadfast supporters since 2010.
Founding mother Moira Strauss visits Vuyani—25 years after her dream began, reuniting with Donovan Buys and honouring Lena Adams.
Vuyani children enjoy a fun-filled outing to Samara Karoo Reserve—including swimming, soccer, and a game drive.
Solar installation completed at Vuyani—funded by the National Lotteries Commission to reduce electricity costs.
2024
Social-Responsible Tourists from UK, Jackie and Patrick Bone visit Vuyani and commit to continue sponsoring.
Calm Down Room opens—supporting children’s emotional regulation, thanks to Montego Pet Nutrition and expert training.
Two learners with special needs transition to skills training at Boundless Protective Workplace.
Learning Centre’s morning remedial program celebrates 14 children reintegrating into mainstream schools since 2018.
Vuyani Homework Program supports 16 learners from three schools—providing homework help, reading, and project support.
Vuyani learners win academic awards in Mathematics, Afrikaans, Life Skills, and Reading at schools’ prize-giving.
Five Vuyani caregivers receive official Child and Youth Care Worker registration certificates at Women’s Day event.
Lathallan Visit – 2024
Friends of Samara ongoing support through visits and Donations to the buy-a-brick campaign
Phase 1 of our Cradock Street building project completed—funded by four years of Buy-a-Brick campaign support from Friends of Vuyani locally and overseas.
Me & Co Furniture donates brand-new furniture to Thanduxolo House—creating a warm, homely space for our children.
2023
Swiss Pre-School sponsors the renovation of our Learning Centre classroom after relocation. Overseen by Chairperson Elaine Stanley.
Vuyani Independent Living Program: Deon, Vuyani’s eldest, joins Equip For Life and a college bridging program—supported with a donated bicycle.
Five caregivers complete their final Child and Youth Care Worker assessments—with top results!
Jenni Bamber establishes the Vuyani Computer Lab and offers beginner classes—empowering children with essential digital skills. Children begin using Montego-donated computers after caregivers complete their training.
Legacy Hunters Safaris bring U.S. visitors bearing food, essentials, and fun for Vuyani children.
Lathallan School volunteers return from Scotland—renovating, painting, spending valuable time with our kids and levelling a mini soccer field.
Rupert Education Foundation provides 3-year grant for remedial teachers, therapy, and academic support. Marelize Venter (OT) and Diane Bertram (senior social worker) support Vuyani’s most vulnerable children.
Thanduxolo Awards launched, honouring Lena Adams, Nosipho Witbooi, and Vuyani Safe Haven for their legacy of care—celebrating children’s perseverance, leadership, and servant-heartedness.
2022 & 2021
2020 & 2010
- Vuyani as an Essential Service, under the leadership of our management team and with full co-operation of loyal staff stayed open to render care to our vulnerable children.
- After a DQA visit from the Sara Baartman district office of the Dept. of Social Development Vuyani’s 5-year Renewal Application was approved.
- The Nqweba dam ran dry, but Gift of the Givers came to the aid of the town and Vuyani.
- Vuyani was greatly supported by different Volunteer programs, especially Lathallan Schools from Scotland and Samara Private Game Reserve’s Volunteer Program
The board creates the PR & Marketing post to work towards financial stability through regular donations, applications for funding and other fundraising efforts, e.g. Add Hope Foundation
- Provisional Registration of Vuyani as a Child and Youth Centre
- Necessary HR Policies and other required policies put in place
- 3-Year funding through the Rupert Educational Trust for key staff
- Appointment of Fulltime Social Worker brings professionalism in dealing with the statutory requirements of the children’s act
- Stanley Accounting places Vuyani’s finances in good order through strict financial Policies.
Graaff-Reinet Area office of Social Development wants Vuyani to move towards a Child and Youth Care Centre as indicated by the new Children’s Act
Opens at the Station master’s house in Reinetpark under Lena Adams
