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In South Africa, we’re a nation with close to 19 million children under the age of 18. But for far too many, childhood is marked by hardship, loss, and instability. Today, about 2.8 million children in our country are orphans. Of these, more than 580,000 have lost both parents. Add to that nearly 4.5 million children living without either parent at home, and the scale of the crisis...
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What is the Future Champions Sports Event? On 20th September 2025, Bernadino Heights School became the stage for one of the most anticipated youth sporting events in Cape Town—the 20th annual Future Champions event, hosted by Durbanville Children’s Home. The Future Champions sports day was first introduced in 2005 with a simple but powerful goal: to bring together children from different children’s homes in the area and give...
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As we reflect back on the year that has passed, our hearts are filled with nothing but gratitude. Every event, every partnership, every sponsor and every person who chose to stand beside us this year reminded us that this work, caring, guiding and building futures for our children, is not carried alone. We carry it together. This year showed us again what is possible when compassion becomes action,...
What is the Future Champions Sports Event? On 20th September 2025, Bernadino Heights School became the stage for one of the most anticipated youth sporting events in Cape Town—the 20th annual Future Champions event, hosted by Durbanville Children’s Home. The Future Champions sports day was first introduced in 2005 with a simple but powerful goal: to bring together children from different children’s homes in the area and give...
Message from the Facility Manager – Durbanville Children’s Home As Manager of Durbanville Children’s Home, I am proud to say that we have built a organisation to be proud of. Both our Annual Financial Audit and the three-year Department of Social Development audit were completed with minimal queries, reflecting our commitment to excellence. Our growing reserves stand as a testament to our continued commitment to ensuring DCH’s long-term...