Help Hanover Park Kids Learn and Grow — ECD Programme
Picture a child walking into a museum for the very first time — eyes wide, shoulders back, realising that this space is for them too. That moment of possibility is exactly what your donation creates.
At Dr. Phil-Afel Foundation, we run an Early Childhood Development programme in Hanover Park, Cape Town and we are asking for your support to grow it. Everything we do is funded entirely through donations and sponsorships. No government funding. Just people who believe that the children of Hanover Park deserve a strong start in life.
Fundraising Goal: R75,000
Every rand goes directly to the children
Why the Early Years Matter
Between the ages of 2 and 10, children build the foundations that shape the rest of their lives. Language skills. Confidence. Emotional regulation. A love of learning. These are not abstract ideas, they are the building blocks that determine whether a child thrives in school, how they handle setbacks, and what they believe is possible for their future.
Children in under-resourced communities who do not receive structured early support often arrive at school already behind their peers. That gap is hard to close once it has formed. The good news is that it is entirely preventable and that is exactly what this programme is designed to do.
The earlier we invest in a child, the greater the return — not just for that one child, but for the whole community around them.
What We Do
Our programme supports children aged 2 to 10 through both learning experiences and real-world exposure. This includes monthly educational outings that introduce children to new environments and opportunities, as well as structured weekly learning sessions designed to support their development. Together, these activities help nurture curiosity, confidence, and a strong foundation for the future.
Monthly Educational Outings — Ongoing
Every month we take children from Hanover Park on a purposeful educational outing, and no two trips look the same. We have taken children to museums, science centres, nature reserves, art galleries, historical sites, cultural spaces, farms, marine environments, libraries, theatres, and more. Every destination is chosen with learning and exposure in mind.
We cover everything: transport from Hanover Park, food for every child, and entry fees where needed. For many of these children, these outings are their first time experiencing places like these — their first time standing somewhere extraordinary and realising that the world is far bigger, more interesting, and more available to them than they may have been shown.
These outings are funded entirely through donations and sponsorships, and they happen because people like you make them possible.
Weekly Learning Sessions — Our Main Goal (Currently Paused)
We previously ran structured weekly sessions covering reading and literacy, numeracy, life skills, and emotional development, led by trained community-based facilitators. Due to a funding gap, these sessions are currently on pause. Restarting them is the primary goal of this campaign.
When running, the programme reaches 15 to 30 children every single week. The impact of consistent, structured early learning at this age is profound — and it is something many of these children cannot access anywhere else.
To bring the weekly programme back, we need to cover: facilitator fees, learning materials and workbooks, healthy snacks at every session, and classroom equipment and resources.
What Your Donation Makes Possible
Every rand raised goes directly toward:
- Facilitator fees for weekly learning sessions
- Learning materials, books, workbooks, and creative resources
- Healthy snacks at every session
- Transport from Hanover Park for monthly outings
- Food for children on outing days
- Entry fees for venues where required
Our fundraising goal is R75,000 over six months.
Every contribution goes directly toward programme delivery for the children.
Support This Campaign
Your donation — no matter the size — goes directly to the children in our programme. R50, R500, R5,000. It all makes a difference.
Your Donation is Tax-Deductible — Section 18A
Dr. Phil-Afel Foundation is a registered Public Benefit Organisation ( PBO No. 930083356 ) with Section 18A approval from SARS. This means your donation qualifies for a tax deduction when you file your annual return — reducing your taxable income by the amount you give.
In simple terms: your generosity costs you less than you think.
To receive your Section 18A tax certificate, email us at admin@drphilafel.foundation after donating and we will issue it to you promptly. Keep it safe for when you file with SARS.
How to Donate
You can donate online via BackaBuddy, or directly into our bank account:
Donate via Direct Bank Transfer
Bank: First National Bank (FNB)
Account Name: Dr. Phil-Afel Foundation NPC
Account Number: 63093493509
Branch Code: 250655
Reference: ECD + Your Name
After completing your transfer, please email your proof of payment to admin@drphilafel.foundation so we can send your Section 18A tax certificate.
Share This Post
If you are not in a position to donate right now, sharing this post is one of the most powerful things you can do. Post it, send it in a WhatsApp group, or tag someone who might want to get involved. Every share puts our work in front of someone new and gets us one step closer to restarting these sessions for the children who need them.
Together, we can make sure that every child in Hanover Park gets the strong start they deserve.
Dr. Phil-Afel Foundation | PBO No. 930083356 | Section 18A Approved
admin@drphilafel.foundation |
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