Kgomotso Children Centre

Award for founder of KCC

Congratulations! Kgomotso Nyalungo, founder and programme manager of KCC, received the Gauteng Care-Givers Award for her enduring and selfless commitment for the children and youth of Soshanguve.

"I'm so happy. Thank you for having faith in me." Kgomotso was overwhelmed when she received the reward in the category of an individual. The Gauteng Care-Givers Awards are rewarded in recognition of women that make a difference by contributing positively towards moving Gauteng City Region foward. The award is presented by the Gauteng Department of Social Development in cooperation with Bontlebame.

Growing up in Block NN of Soshanguve Kgomotso herself experienced the troubles and dangers of that environment. However, she decided to make a difference and gathered children around her to keep them off the streets and lead them the right way. Dancing and acting out dramas was what they came for every afternoon. With the help of donors and friends the initiative has grown to become an organization giving hope and comfort to more than 120 children and adolescents.

Thank you Kgomotso for the work you do for all those kids!

At the event KCC children once more came to perform their dances in front of the audience at the award ceremony. They were also given two sets of dancing uniforms.

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All are fed!

On the third day of the "We Can't Eat Air - Campaign" the remaining families received their long-awaited food parcels. The first phase of the campaign has now come to an end. We thank everyone who helped to make it a great success.

Day 2 of We Can't Eat Air Campaign

The second day in a row KCC staff and supporters went out to reach more families in the community providing them with food parcels. Families were crying because they had not had food for days, only surviving with drinking water.

Staying strong!

We take actions while government is still making plans. Due to lockdown Kgomotso Children Centre had to close its doors - but it didn’t close its eyes. We started the „We Can’t Eat Air - Campaign“ to hand out food parcels to 65 families of KCC kids who are in a desperate situation.