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Kindling Foundation provides 100% of your donations directly to projects that improve the lives of children and communities impacted by hardship through education, healthcare, wellbeing and employment initiatives.

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Around 2.8 million children in South Africa are orphans - meaning they have lost one or both parents - That’s almost 1 in 7 children.

In one small community outside Johannesburg, a woman named Maria opened her home to children who had nowhere else to go. Today, we stand beside her - helping create safety, stability and pathways to education for the children she lovingly cares for.

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Spotlight Story: Palesa’s Journey In 2010, when baby Palesa was just one week old she was abandoned by her mother and unable to be cared for by her father who struggled with alcoholism she had nowhere to go. That’s when Maria stepped in
Recently, 67 talented students from St Agnes Primary School took to the Mt Gravatt Markets with instruments in hand and purpose in their hearts. Their busking raised an incredible $800 for the Kindling Foundation, helping cover school fees for childr
12 years ago, we met Precious at Maria’s home orphanage when she was only just 7 years old. Today, thanks to the incredible support of our Kindling community, she’s officially a graduate – with a degree in education with dreams of b
Did you know we run a daycare in South Africa? Lerato Kindling Daycare, located in Dennilton, provides a safe learning space for 40 children. Built by volunteers, it offers education, two daily meals, and employment for four local women. We’re
The beautiful children from Boksburg, South Africa. Your donations = their education.
🌟 Smiles that Light Up the Room! 🌟 Meet one of our happy little ones at the Kindling Foundation crèche! 😊 Every smile, like this one, is made possible through the generous support of our sponsors and the dedication of our amazing team. Tog
All 28 kids that your donations support in getting an education passed their grades this year! The report cards are back and we couldn’t be prouder of the kids achievements. Thank you again to all of you who donate each year so we can continu
Playtime at Maria foster home with the kids.
For those who joined us in South Africa, you may remember Maria's old van. Despite the holes in the floor and daily push-starts, it served the family well for many many years. The van has finally given up and won't start anymore. We have explored r
Smanga is currently in his final year of school and has been living with Maria since he was 9. Thanks to donations from the Kindling community, he is close to completing his education. Smanga and his two brothers were brought to Maria after their mot