Where children find safety through after-school care, youth discover new experiences through sports, activities, and leadership, and parents learn to build stronger families. Our after-school programme provides children with a nurturing and supportive environment during critical after-school hours, reducing their vulnerability to crime, substance abuse, and truancy.
Many children fall victim to physical and sexual abuse in their communities. That’s why we equip 34 dedicated women across 28 Afternoon Angels sites in Cape Town’s townships with the tools and resources to provide safe, nurturing after-school care for the 1890 children who need it most.
Each day, the children in our Afternoon Angels programme receive balanced, nourishing meals that support their physical health and ability to focus, play, and learn.
We provide regular health screenings for children, including growth monitoring, vision and hearing screenings, and immunisation checks, ensuring their physical well-being is supported.
Our Afternoon Angels provide emotional care and companionship, helping children cope or seek active support for negative experiences that may occur at home, at school or in their neighbourhoods.
Afternoon Angels also assist with homework and educational activities, helping children remain engaged with their schoolwork.
Children participate in enriching activities like chess, art, netball, soccer, and occasional excursions. These activities keep them engaged and expose them to valuable new skills and experiences.
Our community-based workers create safe, supervised, and structured environments. This reduces exposure to risks such as crime and substance abuse, which are prevalent in their neighbourhoods.
If signs of abuse or neglect are detected, we ensure appropriate interventions are made.
Working with parents and caregivers across township communities, we create spaces where traditional knowledge meets new approaches.
172 parents and caregivers graduated from eight parent training sessions across four communities.
Our programmes assist young people in enhancing their life skills, leadership, and career opportunities.
“This work has brought me joy because I grew up playing ball. This is my passion, I got to be involved in something I like. So, it’s essential to me and I’m happy to get this opportunity. I wish to continue with what I do and have my own successful team.”
“The parenting programme has helped me a lot, because as fathers we are more likely to become the abusers. It helps with anger management. I’m learning to pay more attention to my kids’ needs while managing their expectations, so they don’t abuse their rights.”
“This is a good programme that has helped me a lot. I am happy so many fathers also attend because they need it the most. They need to learn more about kids as they are the leaders. I always apply the tools I learn here in my home. I have learnt the importance of being attentive to my children and grandchildren.”
“I work to bring change into our community. As poverty is high, we help vulnerable families. Our communities do not have aftercare facilities, so after school, they go to one of our Afternoon Angels mothers. We are trying to keep them away from drugs, teenage pregnancy and being raped. As a community-based worker, I pay attention to the children’s conduct. That’s how we identify concerning behaviour and make referrals to the psycho-social team.”
“It is a privilege for me to work in the community close to the children because, in my heart, I want the children to grow up in a healthy environment. The Afternoon Angels mamas open their homes for the children. For me to be with those children helps me to contribute to my community.”
“Communiversity along with the staff from Ikamva Labantu have transformed me into a better human being, and I can’t help but recommend it to everyone else.”
Thank you for supporting the work we do.
You can transform lives in Cape Town’s townships. Your donations ensure that the children, young people, and parents we champion receive the support they need to thrive.
