Covid-19 response (Update: 07 May 2020)

COVID-19 Bank account details

Account Name: The Do More Foundation Trust – Covid 19  Feeding  Bank: RMB Coporate Banking (FNB) – Durban, 223 626 Account No: 62848932712 Use Reference: Covid19 Feeding Swift Code: (international payments): FIRNZAJJ   Please note: S18A

Making the most of family time during Covid-19

We call on government to support the Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector

The President’s bold commitment of R500 billion to support social and economic interventions in the country offers us an opportunity to include sectors and individuals who have been excluded from previously relief measures. The Early Childhood

Covid-19 response (Update: 23 April 2020)

#DoMoreFeeding Fund contributors

#DoMoreFeeding strategy summary

#DoMoreFeeding in Nkomazi

Donate by card via PayFast Make a secure donation through PayFast using Visa, Mastercard, Instant EFT & more. Simply fill in the amount you would like to donate below in the “Price” box and click the

Help us #DoMoreFeeding!

Donate towards the cause that is bringing MORE food to MORE vulnerable families during Covid-19. Together we can #DoMore!

How we are #DoingMore in response to COVID-19

Keeping positive during the lockdown

Building family harmony starts with everyone feeling good about themselves. During the COVID-19 epidemic, you may experience negative feelings, such as sadness, anxiety, fear, and even depression. Helping yourself and your family members keep a positive

A daily routine to play, learn and grow

Routines help young children to feel safe in a time where everybody else worries. Here are a few ideas on basic routines to follow during the day. Credit for content development: UNICEF, DSD and DBE

THE DO MORE FOUNDATION GAMIFIES NUTRITION EDUCATION – AND EVERYBODY WINS

Durban, 6 March 2020: When the DO MORE FOUNDATIONbroke a world record by making 107 418 peanut butter sandwiches in an hour onWorld Food Day in October 2019, it was just the beginning of a plan

Thank you for helping us #DoMorePlay!

A huge thank you goes out to all who made this campaign possible! With your support we were able to provide 120 play kits to ECD Centres across SA – giving the young children who attend

DO MORE FOUNDATION: 2019 Achievements

Take a look at what we have been able to achieve this past year. Thank you to all our followers and supporters for your continuous passion, generosity and collaboration towards our vision. When we work together,

Play in Early Childhood

Playing with young children sparks imagination, creativity, problem solving, negotiating relationships and a huge variety of intellectual and other skills – in fact everything they need to know about life and how to live in the

The Best Start in Life: SDG Academy video

Many of the challenges we face as South Africa including poor literacy and numeracy, school failure rates, poor quality matric rates and unemployment have their roots in poor early childhood development. SDG Academy perfectly summaries the

Join the #DoMorePlay campaign this December!

Help us impact over 5000 young children this holiday season This December we are giving young children from impoverished communities across SA a better start by equipping the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres/pre-schools they attend with

SOUTH AFRICA UNITES ON WORLD FOOD DAY TO SMASH A WORLD RECORD

October 16, 2019 RCL FOODS’ DO MORE FOUNDATION, together with 50 corporate partners across South Africa, made history this World Food Day (16th October) by making 107 418 sandwiches in one hour! This phenomenal feat crushed

DAFF Visit 2019

During the months of August and September, the RCL FOODS’ DO MORE FOUNDATION was visited by a very senior delegation of officials from Pretoria as well as senior local officials from Department of Agriculture, Forestry and

Mandela Day 2019

Madiba believed that ”there can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return”. Each and every year the DO MORE FOUNDATION brings this belief

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 25 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 2019

A Good Start = a Bright Future! PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR POSITIVE DISCIPLINE! In the last article, we learned that spanking or physically hurting children in any way is illegal in terms of South Africa’s Constitution and

Join one of our Public World Food Day events!

Volunteers can register to participate at 3 public events: Mpumalanga public event taking place at Riverview Prep, Malelane >>> https://browniepoints.africa/opportunities/219?title=help-us-break-a-world-record-at-the-nkomazi-malelane-site-event Cape Province public event taking place at the Worcester City Hall, Worcester >>> https://browniepoints.africa/opportunities/220?title=help-us-break-a-world-record-at-the-worcester-city-hall-site-event KZN Province

Build a sandwich, break a record and help us raise the issue of Food Insecurity

One of the biggest challenges facing our nation today is the constant plight of hunger and the shortage of food. According to the United Nations, over 2 million South Africans survive on only one meal a

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 27 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER (2) 2019

PRACTICAL IDEAS FOR POSITIVE DISCIPLINE! In the last article, we learned that spanking or physically hurting children in any way is illegal in terms of South Africa’s Constitution and the Constitutional Court upheld this ruling in

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 26 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT SEPTEMBER 2019

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE WORKS! SPANKING DOES NOT! Parenting young children doesn’t have to be a battle! You can get your children to behave in socially acceptable ways without hitting, threatening, yelling, bribing or giving in! At the

#DOMORE4HAMMARSDALE PROJECT NEWSLETTER (JUNE 2019)

The Hammarsdale community has been hard hit by unemployment leading to a rise in food insecurity and related social problems. With food and jobs being critical levers of change, the DO MORE FOUNDATION established the #DoMore4Hammarsdale

LEAVE NO YOUNG CHILD BEHIND NEWSLETTER (APRIL 2019)

The Leave No Young Child Behind (LNYCB) initiative aims to drive a significant improvement in the well-being of young children in Nkomazi, particularly in Wards 16 and 19, which were identified by government’s Comprehensive Rural Development

LEAVE NO YOUNG CHILD BEHIND NEWSLETTER (JANUARY 2019)

The Leave No Young Child Behind (LNYCB) initiative aims to drive a significant improvement in the well-being of young children in Nkomazi, particularly Wards 16 and 19, which were identified by government’s Comprehensive Rural Development Programme

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 25 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT JUNE 2019

READING TO CHILDREN – THE MILLION WORD GAP! Research shows that children who have been read to 3 to 5 times a day from birth will have heard about 1.4 million more words than children who

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 23 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT JUNE 2019

READING TO CHILDREN – THE MILLION WORD GAP! Research shows that children who have been read to 3 to 5 times a day from birth will have heard about 1.4 million more words than children who

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 24 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT MAY 2019

CHILD PROTECTION IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS The end of May every year is Child Protection Week. It is used to put special focus on how important it is for every single one of us to ‘watch out

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 22 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT MAY 2019

CHILD PROTECTION IS EVERYBODY’S BUSINESS The end of May every year is Child Protection Week. It is used to put special focus on how important it is for every single one of us to ‘watch out

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 21 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2019

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

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 23 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2019

LANGUAGE NUTRITION Language nutrition I hear you say! What on earth is that? Someone must be confused! NO – the term is used deliberately! Just as healthy food nourishes a growing baby’s body, language nutrition nourishes

CORRIDOR GAZETTE ARTICLE 22 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT MARCH 2019

PARENTS ARE A CHILD’S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT TEACHER! Many people think children only begin to learn when they start school. This is NOT the truth! Babies are already learning in the womb and by the

WORCESTER STANDARD ARTICLE 20 ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT MARCH 2019

THE LAUNCH OF THE WORCESTER YOUNG CHILD FORUM! Scientific evidence from all over the world proves that the early years are the most important phase of human development. It is in the first 6 years of

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

#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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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