The Durbanville Children’s Home receives a government subsidy of 30% and therefore relies heavily on donors for funds and donations. The support and therapeutic services we provide are very labour-intensive which makes it very costly. Our children attend 39 different schools, which entails large transport costs. We also encourage our children to participate in extra-curricular activities as much as possible. This means that it currently costs us R10 000 per month, per child. Durbanville Children’s Home guarantees that all money donated to us will directly benefit the 144 children in our care. 

Our children’s extra mural activities 

Participating in extra-curricular activities offers learners more than just fun, it also teaches them valuable life lessons.  

Wearing pink for Cancer Awareness Day or having just R20 to join in Market Day activities makes our children feel truly included in school life. Moments like these help them belong. I often hear the sweet question: “Tannie, do you have something I can give my teacher or special friend for their birthday?” Their pride shines brightest when they get to represent their school — like the unforgettable moment of playing and winning against Grey College in a sevens rugby tournament. On Career Day, when our little ones dream of dressing up as doctors, we dig deep into their cupboards to create the best outfits we can. But sometimes, despite our creativity, the result isn’t quite as “cool” as they’d hoped — and that’s when a little extra support can make all the difference.

We try to give them everything, but we don’t have the necessary funds. 

To sustain the cost of extra-mural activities for all 144 children in our care, we require R8 000 per month. We invite you or your organisation to partner with us as a monthly sponsor at R8 000, or as an annual sponsor at R96 000. Your support is a strategic investment in the development, skills, and overall well-being of our children, creating measurable and lasting impact.

For more information or to become a sponsor, please email Louise Coetzee at dch@dchome.org.za.

Kindly note, that we can provide a Section 18A Tax certificate for your financial contribution.