Blog – Do More Foundation

Our Social Return On Investment for the #DoMore4Hammarsdale community project

The Social Return on Investment (SROI) analysis sought to provide the DO MORE FOUNDATION with deeper insight into the broader impact of its investment in the Hammarsdale community of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, in collaboration with its

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Feb

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 21 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT NOVEMBER 2018

FIRST LADY, DR TSHEPO MOTSEPE SUPPORTS INITIATIVES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN In October 2018, Grow Great launched a campaign to reduce stunting in South Africa to ZERO by 2030. South Africa’s First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe (Ramaphosa)

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Nov

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 19 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT OCTOBER 2018

WORCESTER BUSINESS GETS BEHIND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT! On 11th October 2018, CEOs and business leaders from prominent Worcester businesses met for a business breakfast jointly hosted by First National Bank and the Do More Foundation, the

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Oct

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 18 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! BRAIN SCANS SHOW WHY READING TO KIDS IS GOOD FOR THEM! Brain scans reveal that pre-schoolers whose parents read to them regularly show more activity in key areas of

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Sep

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 19 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AUGUST 2018

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA RECOGNISES THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT In 1995, President Nelson Mandela announced that he would donate one third of his presidential salary to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Now, 23 years later, President

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Sep

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 20 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 2018

WHAT QUALITY TO LOOK FOR IN YOUR CHILD’S GROUP EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMME We know that research evidence shows that the child’s first years of life are the most important years for his or her brain development

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Sep

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 17 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AUGUST 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! WHEN YOU HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR BABY WITH SOMEONE ELSE The time will come when every mother will have to leave her precious baby in the care of someone

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Sep

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 15 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT JUNE 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! SOUTH AFRICA’S READING CRISIS IS A LEARNING DISASTER! Last month we discussed how babbling to babies boosts their brains. We learned that language is one of the most important

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Jul

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 17 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT JUNE 2018

BRAIN SCANS SHOW WHY READING TO KIDS IS GOOD FOR THEM! Brain scans reveal that pre-schoolers whose parents read to them regularly show more activity in key areas of their brains. Reading to young children is

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Jul

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 16 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT JULY 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! HOW BABIES LEARN AND WHY ROBOTS CAN’T COMPETE! Many people think that the young child’s mind only starts to develop once they start speaking, and some people only take

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Jul

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 18 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT JULY 2018

THE QUALITY OF YOUR YOUNG CHILD’S DAY CARE MATTERS! Many parents leave their babies or young children in the care of someone else when they go to work or live away from their little ones. The

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Jul

Worcester Standard Article 14 on Early Childhood Development May 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! BABBLING TO BABIES BOOSTS THEIR BRAINS! The more parents talk to their children, from birth, the faster those children’s vocabularies grow and the better their intelligence develops. This may

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May

Corridor Gazette Article 16 On Early Childhood Development May 2018

WHEN YOU HAVE TO LEAVE YOUR BABY WITH SOMEONE ELSE The time will come when every mother will have to leave her precious baby in the care of someone else. That person may be an adult

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May

A Good Start = A Bright Future!

PLAY IDEAS FOR LITTLE ONES In our competitive world, many parents are keen to get their little ones learning as soon as possible in preparation for school. What many don’t realise though, is that children learn

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May

Corridor Gazette Article 14 On Early Childhood Development April 2018

HOW BABIES LEARN AND WHY ROBOTS CAN’T COMPETE! Many people think that the young child’s mind only starts to develop once they start speaking, and some people only take young children’s learning seriously once they start

02
May

Expanding Scope With Hammersdale Economic Linkages

Contemporary trends in urbanisation around Hammarsdale and surrounding areas has resulted in a paradigm shift from the rural traditional subsistence form of agriculture where a rural producer had the ultimate decision regarding the choice of crop

06
Apr

Youth in Agriculture Sibukeng Garden

The Sibukeng Garden has been newly incorporated into the DoMore4Hammarsdale project as from January 2018. This fully fenced garden consists of 25 young community members and has two 5000l JoJo tanks to ensure water is available

06
Apr

RCL FOODS Retrenchment Vocational Training Programme

On the 20th of October, Lima facilitators trained the retrenched employees on poultry production. The grant allocated by RCL FOODS Consumer Division has been used to purchase 100 day old chicks, inputs and other materials. All

06
Apr

Positive Collaborations With Ackermans & The Unlimited Child

In December 2017, engagement meetings held with Ackermans CSI Division – in preparation for their relocation to Hammarsdale in mid-2018 – has resulted in Ackermans making an investment of R250 000.00 in the DoMore4Hammarsdale project. Such

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Apr

Creating Economic Opportunities for Unemployed & Vulnerable Community Members

The Youth Career Desk Lima facilitator has successfully linked over 162 vulnerable and unemployed individuals in Hammarsdale with various economic opportunities. These include various new employment opportunities through partnerships forged between the DO MORE FOUNDATION and

06
Apr

Tales of Toys and Joy

In December 2017, The DO MORE FOUNDATION organised almost 1000 different types of toys that were distributed to young children within the 7 Wards of Hammarsdale. The recipients of the toys were delighted as some had

06
Apr

Market Linkages & Changing Local Livelihoods

As part of the DoMore4Hammarsdale project, local vegetable growers are exposed and encouraged to adhere to the organic farming best practice methods which have assisted them to tap into a niche market. From November 2016 to

05
Apr

Together We Can #DoMore

The Buckman Laboratories funding, valued at R70 000.00, has been used to fence and install an entrance gate for the 1 hectare garden for Siphikeleli Communal Garden in Ward 6 with the assistance of Lima Rural

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Apr

Corridor Gazette Article 14 on Early Childhood Development March 2018

SOUTH AFRICA’S READING CRISIS IS A LEARNING DISASTER! Last month we discussed how babbling to babies boosts their brains. We learned that language is one of the most important foundations for brain development and babies start

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Apr

Worcester Standard Article 12 on Early Childhood Development March 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! OBESITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Our early childhood series has been covering the importance of good nutrition for your baby’s brain growth and development, starting with the magic of mum’s

03
Apr

Worcester Standard Article 11 on Early Childhood Development February 2018

A Good Start = a Bright Future! FEEDING YOUR ONE TO FIVE YEAR OLD From 1 to 5 years, continue breastfeeding as often as your child wants up to 2 years and beyond. Remember breastmilk is

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Feb

Corridor Gazette Article 13 on Early Childhood Development February 2018

BABBLING TO BABIES BOOSTS THEIR BRAINS! The more parents talk to their children, from birth, the faster those children’s vocabularies grow and the better their intelligence develops. This may seem obvious to many parents, but it

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Feb

Worcester Standard Article 10 on Early Childhood Development

A Good Start = a Bright Future! FEEDING BABY AFTER THE FIRST 6 MONTHS Our early childhood series has been covering the magic of mum’s breastmilk! Research proves that breastmilk is THE BEST FOOD for

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Jan

Corridor Gazette Article 12 on Early Childhood Development January 2018

MORE PLAY IDEAS! Over the months we have stressed the importance of play for children. Not only is play very important for children’s happiness, wellbeing and development, play is the natural way children learn. In fact,

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Jan

#DoMoreLove Spreads Cheer this Holiday Season

The RCL FOODS DO MORE FOUNDATION has brought smiles to the faces of thousands of Hammarsdale’s children with a donation of toys, just in time for Christmas. 14 December 2017 – Durban: The RCL FOODS DO MORE

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Dec

Worcester Standard Article 9 on Early Childhood Development December 2017

A Good Start = a Bright Future! IT’S HOLIDAY TIME! – WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES! Many parents face the school holidays with a feeling of alarm and wonder how they’re going to get

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Dec

Corridor Gazette Article 11 on Early Childhood Development December 2017

IT’S HOLIDAY TIME – WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES! Many parents face the school holidays with a feeling of alarm and wonder how they’re going to get through the holidays without the support of

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Dec

Worcester Standard Article 8 on Early Childhood Development November 2017

WHY EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING? Research shows conclusively that BREAST IS BEST! Not only is it the complete nutritious food for your baby, it also protects him/her from disease by building up baby’s immune system. It really is

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Nov

Corridor Gazette Article 10 on Early Childhood Development November 2017

OBESITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD Our early childhood series has been covering the importance of good nutrition for your baby’s brain growth and development, starting with the magic of mum’s breastmilk! We have explained why babies up

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Nov

Corridor Gazette Article 9 on Early Childhood Development October 2017

FEEDING BABY AFTER THE FIRST 6 MONTHS Our early childhood series has been covering the magic of mum’s breastmilk! Research proves that breast milk is THE BEST FOOD for your baby’s nutrition. Not only does it

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Oct

Worcester Standard Article 7 on Early Childhood Development October 2017

WHY BREAST FEEDING IS BEST FEEDING Last month we learned how important it is for pregnant mums to be in the best possible health so that their babies in the womb can grow and develop in

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Oct

Creating Change From The Ground Up In Nkomazi

Thanks to a partnership between RCL FOODS, Lima Rural Development Foundation and the Jobs Fund, the Nkomazi region of Mpumalanga has benefited from an exciting initiative to develop small vegetable farmers, boost food security and improve

03
Oct

Worcester Standard Article 6 On Early Childhood Development September 2017

A Good Start = a Bright Future! GIVE YOUR UNBORN CHILD THE GIFT OF HEALTH Your baby’s future health starts from the moment of conception! It’s very important that we look after and support our pregnant

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Sep

Corridor Gazette Article 8 On Early Childhood Development September 2017

WHY EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING? Last month we learned the amazing benefits of breastfeeding – both for your baby and for you mum! Research shows conclusively that BREAST IS BEST! Not only is it the complete nutritious food

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Sep

Worcester Standard Article 5 on Early Childhood Development August 2017

Ms Ansie Visagie, Winelands Department of Social Development, responsible for ECD with the Love, Play, Talk Valley FM poster. A Good Start = a Bright Future! BUILDING BLOCKS FOR EARLY LEARNING Just as a strong

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Sep

Worcester Standard Article 4 on Early Childhood Development July 2017

A Good Start = a Bright Future! Early childhood development and the importance of the First 1000 Days, from conception to age 2, are on everyone’s agenda! Governments around the world (including the South African government)

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Sep

Corridor Gazette Article 6 on Early Childhood Development July 2017

GIVE YOUR UNBORN CHILD THE GIFT OF HEALTH Your baby’s future health starts from the moment of conception! It’s very important that we look after and support our pregnant mums-to-be to be as healthy and relaxed

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Sep

Worcester Standard Article 3 on Early Childhood Development June 2017

A Good Start = a Bright Future! WARM RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE A close, loving relationship with your little one is critically important for his or her wellbeing and development. Most of us take this

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Sep

Worcester Standard Article 2 On Early Childhood Development May 2017

ECD INFORMATION ARTICLE PROTECT YOUR PRECIOUS YOUNG CHILD Young children are the most precious resource of every family and every nation. They are our future and if we want a successful and happy future for our

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Aug

Worcester Standard Article 1 On Early Childhood Development April 2017

A NEW RADIO SHOW BEGINS! LOVE, PLAY TALK RADIO SHOW FOR PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN ON VALLEY FM LOVE, PLAY TALK is the name of a new radio programme on Valley FM that will be aired EVERY

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Aug

Corridor Gazette Article 5 On Early Childhood Development June 2017

WARM RELATIONSHIPS WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE A close, loving relationship with your little one is critically important for his or her well being and development. Most of us take this for granted and feel our love

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Aug

The Do More Foundation added 6 new photos.

2 days ago

This morning the EThekwini Municipality, DO MORE FOUNDATION and 150 community public service volunteers worked tirelessly together to clean up and revamp a building in Hammarsdale ward 6 for the creation of the #DoMore4Hammarsdale business hub. Thank you to Ward Councillor Mngwengwe for helping bring this inspiring group of volunteers together to #DoMore for their community! ... See MoreSee Less

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Pretoria West Bakery challenges Malelane Mill to #DoMoreFriday! Follow the link to find out how you can become part of the #DoMoreFriday movement >>> domore.org.za/gift-through-giving-back/ ... See MoreSee Less

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#DoMore nice team

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3 days ago

ONLY 2 DAYS LEFT! Nominate your favorite charity in the comments section below and you could them R2500 worth of RCL FOODS products.This month of love you could win your share of R10 000 worth of RCL FOODS products for your favourite charity in 3 simple steps! Follow the steps below to see how to enter. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mpfuxelelo wavakokwana old age-situated at Metsi village I love them becouse they service our elderly people by providing breakfast and lunch for them and help them exercise and to make the lonely ones smiles every day.

Kzn valley dogs. They are doing a brilliant job serving the community, promoting animal care and so much more!

The The Go Purple Foundation , situated in Vanderbijlpark , in need of donations as they help lots of people in the Vaal Triangle ,

KZN VALLEY DOGS has a wonderful and very needy community

Crisis Centre, It is for persons and family who have no food a month,specially for us,me and my son,the place is in DUNDEE,KZN THANKS CORRIE

Newington youth centre

Bona lesedi Disability centre at Diepsloot

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The Do More Foundation

6 days ago

Only 11 days left! Help the DO MORE FOUNDATION win R100,000 and you could win a R1,000 Woolies gift card to treat yourself!

To enter, simply follow this link >>> bit.ly/2RrF6sF ... See MoreSee Less

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Pretoria West Mill challenges Pretoria West Bakery to #DoMoreFriday! Follow the link to find out how you can become part of the #DoMoreFriday movement >>> domore.org.za/gift-through-giving-back/ ... See MoreSee Less

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This month of love you could win your share of R10 000 worth of RCL FOODS products for your favourite charity in 3 simple steps! Follow the steps below to see how to enter. ... See MoreSee Less

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Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie. She is the most caring person I know. With all the love she unconditional for her kittens is heart💘 warming. I think she deserve it. 😸😻😺😻

Beste mense ooit wat diere voor hulself sit . 200 katte 8 honde en n vark en voëls Die Here sal hulle seen

Natureza catz rescue sabie. beautiful people that dedicates there life to 200 super cute kittys.

Natureza's Cats Rescue Sabie... such unselfish love and service to the helpless cats 💖

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie. What good work they do for 200 kittys.. 🐾💕

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie. They do wonderful work for the kitty's and with such love❤️

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie Do wonderful work with the cats.

Brakpan SPCA, they do excellent work regarding keeping our animals save and giving them much needed love. I'm sure they will appreciate the donation.

Helderberg Animal Welfare (AWS) does amazing miracles with so many animals in our area. They work in an integrated manner with other organizations in our area such as HART and PETS. They advocate tirelessly for animal rights and roll up their sleeves for all creatures big and small from snakes and injured wild birds to domestic animals through to cattle on the N2 and sick seals and penguins on the beach. When dread wild fires rage, they have a whole rescue team in motion. When it is kitten and puppy season they facilitate endless foster homes and sterilizations. Please support them! Funding for this sector is such a huge challenge.

I nominate Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie because when I moved to ZA from Russia and was feeling lonely, after they offered me a tour of all their kennels and seeing all the unadopted cats I felt bad that they had to take care of so many cats and they were very accomodating to me, I adopted a cat back then in late 2017. After a while my new sweetheart looked like she could use another friend and so I adopted another cat from them in mid 2018. Now my 2 cats are my everything and I am thankful for this organization for taking such good care of the cats. My Svetlana and Myshka are my everything. Thank you Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Natureza catz rescue, Sabie. Working tirelessly for the cats, Well worth a donation of love from the do more foundation!!

Natureza Catz Rescue is tops

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie a wonderful group of people , giving all they have to Cats and Kittens , as so much people support animals there is but a few that only give care to Cats , being overlooked and not cared for , I feel they deserve to win this beautiful prize

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie 👍❤

Ladysmith Hospice does amazing job in our community giving hope & love to so many suffering from life threatening diseases ! They rely solely on donations so it's a constant uphill battle !!

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie .doing a wonderful work.

Phoenix Animal Care And Treatment-they really deserve this for the outstanding work they do rescuing animals in the Phoenix area

Ladysmith Hospice... We care for people with life threatening illnesses that are unemployed and impoverished.

Natureza's cats rescue Sabie. Doing wonderful work with cats 😽

Newington youth centre is an organization that train young people Basic computer, Life skills, Entrepreneurship and job preparedness.now they have 200 students that will graduate on March...

Natureza’s Catz Rescue Sabie.

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie

Naturezas cays rescue sabie

SPCA Durban They take care of our loved ones who can't speak or fend for themselves ❤️

Natureza's Catz Rescue Sabie!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

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The Do More Foundation

2 weeks ago

The DO MORE FOUNDATION is proud to announce their partnership with Eversheds Sutherland SA who has agreed to provide their brilliant legal services pro bono! Together we can #DoMore ... See MoreSee Less

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Well done DoMore team

I'm proud of you guys

Well done Warren !

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