Over R600 000 donation to feed hundreds of children under 5 at South African ECD Centres

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DURBAN, KZN: 20 June 2022 Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres across South Africa will receive more than half a million rand’ in nutritious meals thanks to a recent partnership between Rama and Spar.

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Thrive by Five Index shows we are failing our youngest generation

14 April 2022 (for immediate release) – Statement issued by the Campaign for Real Reform for ECD Media statement: Real Reform for ECD (RR4ECD) welcomes the Thrive by Five Index for providing a measurement for child

KZN FLOOD RELIEF -APRIL 2022

13 April 2022 KwaZulu-Natal has been hit with largescale flooding after more than four days of continuous rainfall. Scores of people have been killed due to bursting rivers, flooded highways, and collapsed bridges. Thousands of people

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#DoMore4Pongola Newsletter: March 2022

EAT LOVE PLAY TALK: Overview & update

EAT LOVE PLAY TALK is a community-based programme that packages public health messaging in an interactive and non-didactic way to empower caregivers/parents around making small habit changes and healthier nutrition choices for their young children and

Repurpose for Purpose training resources (library)

1. DOWNLOAD “WHERE DOES IT GO?” E-LEARNING BELOW 2. DOWNLOAD “PICTURE BOARD” E-LEARNING BELOW

Our role as a backbone organisation

Since 2019, the DO MORE FOUNDATION has come to formally identify itself as a Backbone Support Organisation within a Collective Impact framework.  We believe in the importance of working in collaborative partnerships with key public and

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Our organisation values: What we stand for

Our vision is to inspire MORE people and organisations to #DoMore for the young children of South Africa and facilitate meaningful collaborative partnerships by placing young children at the centre of what we do. To bring

#DoMore4Worcester Newsletter: February 2022

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DO MORE FOUNDATION 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

31 January 2022 The past year has reminded us of one important truth. Even though the future is uncertain, one thing remains constant we can #DoMore when we work together! We are excited to share with

REBUILDING IKWEZI BAKERY!

11 January 2022 The Ikwezi bakery is one of the youth-run SMME’s in Hammarsdale. It is a thriving Pty (Ltd) owned by three outstanding young female entrepreneurs who continue to give back to their community by

#DoMore4Hammarsdale Newsletter: December 2021

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter – November 2021

Join the #DoMorePlay campaign this December 2021!

This December we are giving young children from impoverished communities a better start by equipping the Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres they attend with high-quality wooden “play kits” that encourage early stimulation and learning through play.

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UNICEF CEO NETWORK PRESENTATION – AUGUST 2021

Through the DO MORE FOUNDATION’s unique model, we have managed to successfully support young children during the Covid-19 pandemic and the July 2021 KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng Riots. Responding to these crises particularly for young children has

Lessons from Leave No Young Child Behind Initiative in Nkomazi

Using an innovative partnership and collaborative model, the Do More Foundation enacts the ECD Policy in South Africa and improves young children’s lives by forming collaborative private-public partnerships between businesses, governments, and civil society, which are

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter – July 2021

Worcester newsletter: July 2021

Summary: Mandela Day 2021 campaign

Early Childhood Development [ECD] in South Africa is predominately a woman-dominated sector that is significantly under-resourced and under-capacitated. Barely receiving a minimum wage, they are responsible for providing ECD services in South African communities where 63% of

Young Child forums: a platform for leadership and development

The DO MORE FOUNDATION hosts between 60 and 80 participants monthly at the young child forums with representatives from the Grapevine forum (located in Worcester) and Masiphathisane forum (located in Zwelethemba) along with other ECD stakeholders

Disaster relief: KZN & Gauteng Riots (July 2021)

The South African provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng have been severely affected by large scale violent riots and looting that has taken place. The violence, destruction and looting disrupted major logistics networks and transportation routes for

Donation methods: Support Do More Foundation disaster response

The mass destruction of businesses, homes and city infrastructure caused by violent riots in the South African provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng has left thousands of young children in vulnerable communities without access to essential items

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter – June 2021

Shared value project: Repurpose for Purpose

We produce and distribute high-quality early learning resources focused on building the critically important cognitive skills of young children These are provided for FREE to ECD Centres, playgroups, toy libraries and home visiting programmes across South

#DoMore4Pongola project newsletter (June 2021)

PRESS RELEASE: #DoMorePlay Worcester

New DO MORE FOUNDATION partnership is a building block for better tomorrows – for young children and youth in SA Durban, 11 June 2021: South Africa’s young people may have little to celebrate this Youth Day

Press release: Mandela Day 2021

Celebrate the unsung heroes this Mandela Day The DO MORE FOUNDATION appeals to South Africans to celebrate the Early Childhood Development sector on 18 July 2021 Early Childhood Development [ECD] in South Africa is predominately a

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter – May 2021

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ZULZI IS #DOINGMORE!

About the campaign For as little as R20, you can purchase a bag of DoMore porridge on the Zulzi app which will provide a meal every school day for a young child while they attend their

#DoMore this Mandela Day!

WHAT WE ARE DOING This Mandela Day (18 July 2021) we are running a National campaign to deliver thousands of “gratitude boxes” and messages of support to the Early Childhood Development sector to acknowledge them for

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter – April 2021

Fathers, Futures & The First Thousand Days

59% of mothers in South Africa parent alone.  South Africa has one of the highest rates of stunting in the world, leading to poor foundations for adult life.  The First Thousand Days of a child’s life offer a window of opportunity to

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter – March 2021

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Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 13) Kayin Scholtz

The Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector has been hard hit by the pandemic. If we want to avoid a significant loss in human capital in South Africa, we have to prioritise and protect our youngest children

Maximize your B-BBEE spend by #DoingMore

It’s almost Financial Year end and we know how stressful it can be.  The good news is that we are here to help you maximize your B-BBEE spend! Through our registrations and standing with the Department

Real Reform for ECD: Together we can #DoMore

The Children’s Amendment Bill proposes amendments in relation to a wide range of issues impacting on children. However, The Bill does not address the very important need to reform the laws governing services for young children

(Wood)working together to #DoMorePlay!

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

DO MORE FOUNDATION Newsletter: February 2021

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 12) with Ruby Motaung

The pandemic has had devastating consequences on the Early Childhood Development sector, including the loss of 100,000 ECD practitioner jobs. In this Mzansi Edge “ECD Talk” with Ruby Motaung (Director of TREE ECD) we take a

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 11) Shelley O’Carroll

78% of Grade Four learners in South Africa cannot read for basic meaning in any national language. In other words, 8 out of every 10 nine-year-olds in South Africa are currently functionally illiterate. In this episode of Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” we explore the

Worcester newsletter: February 2021

Save Our ECD Workforce: We Are Running Out Of Time

Media release by the ECD & Basic Education Working Group of the C-19 People Coalition [3rd February 2021] The Early Childhood Development (ECD) community is outraged that it has not received any support from the Department of Social

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 10) Kopano Mobaso

Recent studies have shown that more than 6 out of 10 children face extreme poverty in South Africa. Worse still, the effects of extreme poverty on children will have life-long consequences. In this episode of Mzansi

Worcester newsletter: Capacity Building workshops for Practitioners

The Worcester Young Child Forum is gathering momentum and is attended by many varied stakeholders working with or for young children and their families. It is a great opportunity for provincial, district and local government to

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 9) Puleng Motsoeneng

Whilst the lockdown regulations have eased, the state of the Early Childhood Development sector has been left with a massive crisis on their hands. Check out the latest Mzansi Edge “ECD Talk” with Puleng Motsoeneng from

“Going green” with Vusi Mkhize

From our community gardens to your homes. Our very own Hammarsdale grower – Vusi Mkhize – shares his insights on how to start your own home veggie garden in your spare time this holiday season.

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 8) with Thandeka Rantsi

Some interesting feedback from the Mzansi Edge expedition team is the alarming number of ECD Centres that appear to have shut their doors completely with a large percentage being vandalised and looted over the past few

Amakhosi Safari Lodge partners to #DoMore!

ABOUT THE DO MORE FOUNDATION HOW WE ARE #DOINGMORE TOGETHER Whilst the Covid-19 lockdown regulations have eased, the state of the South African Early Childhood Development (ECD) sector has been left with a massive crisis on

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Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 7) with Hilary Goeiman

With rising levels of malnutrition and the state of food security in South Africa during the C19 pandemic, we had a chat with Hilary Goeiman (Deputy Director : Integrated Nutrition Programme & Project Manager First 1000

2020: Thank you for #DoingMore with us!

My African Dream sung by some of the DO MORE FOUNDATION beneficiaries from across the country. Thank you for helping create better tomorrows for the young children of South Africa during Covid-19 and beyond. Together we

November 2020 Newsletter

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The women of ECD: on the ground with the BiggerThanMe team

Thanks to the BiggerThanMe team, the wonderful women of ECD in Worcester had a chance to shared their stories of life on the ground running an ECD Centre in a rural community in SA. Check our

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 6) with Renee Lighton

Now as you all know Kingsley and team are distributing high quality early learning materials along the journey. This is to stress the importance of early learning and provide them with stimulating games and activities that

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 5) with Joan Van Niekerk

As seen during out Mzansi Edge expedition, ECD Centres play a key role in serving some of the most vulnerable groups in poverty stricken communities across South Africa. These Centres also play a critical role in

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 4) with Pam Picken

During lockdown, young children from vulnerable households have largely been stuck at home relying on their parents to “keep them busy” as Kingsley has highlighted along the journey. This is primarily due to the fact that

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 3) with Ruth Lundie

Topic: The importance of the first 1000 days As you can imagine, the most important part of any journey is the preparation upfront to make sure you have everything you need for the trip to be

Worcester newsletter: re-opening of ECD Centres

The trade-off between lives and livelihoods became very apparent in the progression of the lockdown. ECD activists and practitioners became increasingly concerned that children were not sufficiently stimulated at home, which would negatively impact on their

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: Caring for children with disabilities

How can I support my child with a disability? How can I play with my child with disabilities? Child development expert Professor Maureen Samms-Vaughan answers these and other questions.

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: Breastfeeding

UNICEF sat down with Dr. Michele Griswold, lactation expert and former president of the International Lactation Consultant Association to answer some of the many questions surrounding breastfeeding.

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: Your baby’s first foods

What are the best first foods for babies? What should I do if my baby refuses to eat? UNICEF speak to nutrition expert Dr. Purnima Menon to find out what parents need to know about introducing

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: 7 questions about babies every new parent asks

New parents have thousands of questions about how to give their baby the best start in life. We put some of the most searched for ones to Professor Frank Oberklaid, Director of the Centre for Community Child Health

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: Getting your baby’s first vaccines

Getting your child’s first vaccines can cause a lot of anxiety for many parents, but there are ways to make it less stressful for both you and your baby. Check out UNICEF’s video below with paediatric

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: How music affects your baby’s brain

Music can play an important role in your child’s growth, even before birth. Exposing your child to music ignites all areas of child development. And doing this early can help ensure that your baby grows up

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: How to build your baby’s mental health

When should I start thinking about my baby’s mental health? How can I promote positive mental health in my family? Psychologist and child development expert Dr. Lisa Damour answers these questions and more.

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: Building babies’ brains through play

Did you know that the most important interaction you can have with your child is through play? Harvard University’s Dr. Jack Shonkoff explains the most important thing a parent can do to support their child’s brain

UNICEF Mini Parenting Master Class: Baby talk

Baby talk may sound silly to you, but not to your child! In the first 1,000 days, your baby’s brain develops at a pace never repeated again. Baby talk helps give your child the best start in life.

More about the #DoMoreFriday movement!

Every Friday, people across the country are putting on their “I#DoMore” t-shirts to show how small actions can make a big difference About the #DoMoreFriday movement The #DoMoreFriday movement is about being part of the collective

Campaign launches for Real Reform for Early Childhood Development (ECD)

Overview: Why reform is needed Legislative amendments being proposed in Parliament are a missed opportunity to improve the lives of millions of children. In response, a campaign has been launched to urgently ensure that real reform

CSI must change gear to confront the new reality

By Marcus Coetzee – Management Consultant Back in January, most businesses were pursuing a Corporate Social Investment (CSI) strategy which had been fine-tuned over the years. Then the pandemic hit South Africa in late March. Everything

Take up the #2020Challenge this #GivingTuesday!

Take up the #2020Challenge today and double your impact this #GivingTuesday on GlobalGiving! For as little as R20 | $1 | €1 | £1 a month or R400 | $20 | €20 | £20 once off

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 2) with Nicole Biondi

Topic: Why investing in Early Childhood Development (ECD) makes They say that it takes a village to raise a child but what we have seen along the journey is that in order to save the ECD

Giant leaps forward: #DoMore4Hammarsdale Enterprise Development Project

In collaboration with public and private stakeholders, the DO MORE FOUNDATION seeks to catalyse real, sustained growth in the community’s food security. This is being done through a food gardens project which caters directly for the

Mzansi Edge “ECD Talks” (talk 1) with Riedewhaan Allie

Topic: The state of Early Childhood Development within South Africa About Riedewhaan Allie: Riedewhaan Allie has completed an MA in Social Work at the University of the Western Cape in 2002. Currently registered as a PhD

October 2020 Newsletter

DO MORE FOUNDATION October Newsletter 2020 – please share with your networks and follow the Foundation’s work on LinkedIn

Worcester newsletter: Sikunye first 1000 days programme

According to the National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy, the First Thousand Days offers a unique and invaluable window of opportunity to secure the optimal development of the child, and by extension, the positive developmental trajectory

Watch: Covid-19 response (October 2020)

“Our DO MORE FOUNDATION’s #GiveItUp campaign has enabled over 7 million meals to reach vulnerable communities across South Africa. YOU can get involved in the #GiveItUp campaign”” – RCL FOODS Remember in these unprecedented times we

Signs of Relief for Early Childhood Development

COVID 19 People’s Coalition- ECD Work Stream 22 OCT 2020 – The Early Childhood Development (ECD)  sector can breathe a sigh of relief this week after two major announcements provide some hope for principals, teachers and

10. Let’s play with shapes

9. Fun with counting

8. Fun with leaves

7. Healthy habits are fun

6. Healthy foods

5. Have fun learn about positions

4. Have fun learn about healthy habits

3. Have fun – move and play today

2. Lets look at circles and shapes that are round

1. Plan your day with routines and special times

Press release: World Food Day 2020 Challenge – daily meals for 20,000 children for 20 months

Durban, South Africa – 2020 has been a rough year as we have witnessed the global pandemic change almost every aspect of our daily lives. Though this time will forever be remembered as a time of