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Talent show 2026 – a journey around the world

The children of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom captivated the audience at their annual talent show, Die wêreld is ons verhoog, on 15 August 2026.

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In the news


Christmas in July gives staff a chance to pause and recharge

The staff of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom recently celebrated Christmas in July together. Organised by Annie le Roux, the event grew out of her dream of a white Christmas.

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Cassey Stehouwer – from Abraham Kriel resident to law student

Cassey Stehouwer, a former resident of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom, is a remarkable example of how stability, support and hard work can change the course of a young person’s life.

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Every Life Matters gives 4 000 children a message of hope

Since Child Protection Week (29 May to 5 June 2026), the Every Life Matters production has reached around 4 000 children at schools with a simple but powerful message: every child’s life has value.

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Ronel Schwarts – 18 years of care from the children’s home kitchen

Ronel Schwarts has been part of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom since 2008 and has become a familiar face over the years.

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Cycling coaching builds confidence in Abraham Kriel children

Since May 2026, ten children from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom have been receiving cycling coaching through Johan Joubert Coaching.

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Holiday fun for the young children of Huis Wag-ʼn-Bietjie

On 26 June, the young children of Huis Wag-ʼn-Bietjie at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom enjoyed a special outing to Spring-Box Trampoline Park in Bela-Bela.

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A day of learning and wonder at Adventures with Elephants

During the June school holidays, children from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom visited Adventures with Elephants.

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House parents play a vital role in our children’s recovery

Sina Mohlape is a house parent at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom. For her, the work she does each day is a calling that requires love, patience, understanding and dedication.

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Annie le Roux – a heart for people and a hand for every task

To many people at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom, Annie le Roux is better known as “Anna Patat”.

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Children’s Home Festival 2026 shows what a community can do

On Saturday, 13 June 2026, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom became the centre of community spirit as visitors, exhibitors, performers, sponsors and volunteers gathered for the annual AKK…

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A button of hope for winter, by Annie le Roux

As the days grow shorter and the nights draw in, winter makes its presence felt. An icy wind blows around the corners of the children’s home, the last autumn leaves drift to the ground, and we pull…

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Loof Hom in die Bosveld Gospel Festival draws support for a good cause

On 23 May 2026, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom hosted the first Loof Hom in die Bosveld Gospel Festival at Weesgerus Oord.

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Klerekruik gives our children dignity, one item of clothing at a time

At Abraham Kriel Children’s Home, the mission of our Klerekruik is simple: to ensure every child is neatly dressed, warm, and clothed with dignity from head to toe.

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Profile of Sonika Cornelius – a light for others

Sonika Cornelius is a mother, wife, social worker and active member of the community with a passion for people.

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Shemondre shows true grit at a Survivor camp

Twenty-five children aged 14 to 18 from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom recently took part in the home’s first Survivor camp.

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The care shown by Oosterlig Gemeente helps children flourish

For Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom, the involvement of churches means far more than support alone.

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Marketer lives out her calling at our children’s home

Marlene de Villiers has been the marketing officer at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom since 2018.

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Ivor Swartz brings a message of hope and second chances

A recent phone call to Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom set in motion a meaningful encounter with Ivor Swar

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Passion Play touches hearts

Passion Play touches hearts at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom.

On 1 April, the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom hosted its annual Passion Play at the children’s home.

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Irene Sithole

The beginning of a better future – Irene Sithole’s story

My journey began in 2019 as a Grade 10 learner at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom.

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A voice of hope and compassion

A voice of hope and compassion

Portia is a social worker at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom, and for her it is far more than just a profession

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Show on the Road

Show on the Road brings a message of hope

The Show on the Road project is an initiative in which 17 talented children from Abraham Kriel are trained as part of a drama group.

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Hip hip hooray

Hip hip hooray, the Abraham Kriel children are celebrating their birthdays!

During February, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom launched the “Hip hip hooray!” campaign

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Bearer of Hope who changes lives

Gerda van der Merwe, a Bearer of Hope who changes lives

On International Social Workers’ Day, people across the country paused to reflect on those who work daily in the shadows

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Sponsor a gym membership

Sponsor a gym membership for a boy from the children’s home

At Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom, there is a group of energetic and driven young boys with big dreams for their future.

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A home that builds a future

A home that builds a future – Sanet Basson’s success story

When Sanet Basson arrived at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom in March 2017, she had already been exposed to a range of difficult circumstances.

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Together on the journey

Together on the journey – a social worker’s with a heart for our children

Charnel Oberholzer is a social worker at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom, where she makes a difference every day in the lives of 170 children facing many challenges.

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Vegetable garden project at Children’s Home goes from strength to strength

Vegetable garden project at Children’s Home goes from strength to strength

A new vegetable garden project has been launched at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home, Nylstroom.

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UNESCO programme inspires a Grade 10 learner

UNESCO programme inspires a Grade 10 learner

On 11 and 12 February this year, girls with an interest in the related disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) took part in a special UNESCO programme celebrating women…

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Meet one of our team members, Marlene Jonker

Meet one of our team members, Marlene Jonker

Marlene Jonker has been the Financial Manager at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom for the past ten years.

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Baking School at Children’s Home produces 230 cupcakes

Baking School at Children’s Home produces 230 cupcakes

Early in February, children at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home, Nylstroom tried their hand at baking cupcakes when our Chief Executive Officer, Gerda van der Merwe, launched a baking school at the…

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Abraham Kriel children unwind at the seaside

Abraham Kriel children unwind at the seaside

A group of around 70 staff members and children from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom set off before dawn on 27 November for a long-planned holiday to Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth).…

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2026 – a year of grace, peace and renewed hope

2026 – a year of grace, peace and renewed hope

As 2026 begins, we at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom do so with gratitude and great expectation. A new year always brings new rhythms: school days, routines, growth, and dreams taking shape…

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Chris and Cassey successfully complete their Matric final examinations

Chris and Cassey successfully complete their Matric final examinations

We are delighted to share the wonderful news that both of our 2025 Matric learners, Chris Richter and Cassey Stehouwer, successfully completed their final examinations.

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Thank you for our feast of hope

Thank you for our feast of hope

Year after year, Christmas arrives at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom with a silence that sits heavy on the heart. As vehicles leave the gate one by one, the question remains unspoken, yet…

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Lumen Festival

Lumen Festival

The Lumen Festival, also known as the Festival of Lights, had the grounds of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom buzzing once again from 13 to 23 December 2025.

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Children’s Home Nominated for Business of the Year Awards, Ontbytsake

Children’s Home Nominated for Business of the Year Awards, Ontbytsake

Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom is proud to announce that we have been nominated as a finalist in Ontbytsake’s Business of the Year competition.

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Van Wettens golf day brings hope to Children’s Home children

Van Wettens golf day brings hope to Children’s Home children

The annual Van Wettens golf day was held on Friday 17 October at the Matumi Golf Course in Mbombela.

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Abraham Kriel children visit Hope for the Blind in Modimolle

Abraham Kriel children visit Hope for the Blind in Modimolle

A group of children from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom visited the new Hope for the Blind centre in Modimolle on 18 October, where ophthalmology is combined with art and nature-oriented…

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Nylstroom Business Chamber’s 2025 year-end function at Die Koffiewinkel

Nylstroom Business Chamber’s 2025 year-end function at Die Koffiewinkel

On Friday morning, 7 November 2025, Die Koffiewinkel was already a hive of activity as preparations got under way for the Nylstroom Business Chamber’s annual year-end function.

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Diamond Hearts NPO hosts development workshop for young women from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home

Diamond Hearts NPO inspires young women from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home

On 20 September, Anna du Plooy and Kyra-Jade from Diamond Hearts NPO hosted a development workshop for a group of young women from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom.

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School leavers’

School leavers’ function – an evening of elegance filled with emotion

The Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom’s 2025 school leavers’ function, held on Thursday evening, 16 October at Tsekama Wedding Venue, was much more than just an elegant evening.

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creativity as a catalyst

New programme uses creativity as a catalyst for healing and growth

At the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom, creativity has become a powerful catalyst for healing, growth, and self-discovery.

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Inspiring futures

Inspiring futures – WRSA Career Orientation Day opens doors for Abraham Kriel Children

On Friday, 19 September 2025, the children of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom were given a unique opportunity to explore future career paths during a Career Orientation Day which…

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Abraham Kriel cycling project

Donations pour in for Abraham Kriel cycling project – thank you to Keter Technologies

Following the launch of the children’s home’s new cycling project under the leadership of Johan Joubert, several generous donations have been received.

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A journey of hope: Two Abraham Kriel girls pursue their dreams

A journey of hope: Two Abraham Kriel girls pursue their dreams

As a social worker at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom I have the daily privilege of guiding children on their life paths. Today I would like to share two learners’ remarkable journey with……

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Abraham Kriel child’s voice makes waves at public speaking competition

Abraham Kriel child’s voice makes waves at public speaking competition

The cultural season at Hoërskool Nylstroom kicks off every year in January. One of the highlights is participation in the nationwide ATKV public speaking competition. It is always a great honour for…

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UXi Sport and Limpopo Blue Bulls International Rugby Institute

UXi Sport and Limpopo Blue Bulls International Rugby Institute make dreams come true

UXi Sport comprises six institutes nationwide, including in Modimolle, where the Limpopo Blue Bulls International Rugby Institute is based. These programmes give young men the opportunity to pursue…

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Heritage Day at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom

Heritage Day at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom

On 24 September, the children and staff of Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom celebrated Heritage Day along with the rest of South Africa. It was a special day reminding us of the rich variety…

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AKK Talent Evening, A Night at the Cinema

AKK Talent Evening, A Night at the Cinema

Young and old gathered on 6 September 2025 at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom’s A Night at the Cinema at Weesgerus Oord, Modimolle.

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Amy Bell Charities and PHASA support Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom

The Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom recently received valuable contributions from Amy Bell Charities and PHASA (the Professional Hunters’ Association of South Africa)

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Children’s Home cycling project with Johan Joubert

The Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom is launching an exciting new project in collaboration with Johan Joubert, ambassador for Zinplex and husband of one of our child-care workers.

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Scarlett strums a unique guitar

On 26 August 2025, we had the privilege of handing over a unique guitar to 11-year-old Scarlett Williams at Tambotie House.

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Winter holiday excitement for our children

During the June school holidays, several outings were arranged for our children who, unfortunately, did not have the opportunity to go home.

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On wings of joy – The Children’s Flight 2025

Early on Friday morning, 25 July 2025, a small, selected group of children from the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom

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Winter Olympics at the children’s home – ice-cold team building

On 24 July 2025, the staff of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom braved the cold like true champions during their Winter Olympics team-building day.

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Abraham Kriel Children’s Home hosts a festive market day!

On Saturday 14 June, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom once again held its annual festival – and it was a real highlight!

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Sanet graduated!

Today we celebrate the inspiring success story of Sanet Basson, a former Abraham Kriel child.

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Beatrix runs 85 000 steps of hope

On Sunday, 27 April, Beatrix Thornhill, a chef from Johannesburg, took on the London Marathon in support of the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom.

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Noodhulp

School leavers tour and learn first aid in Hazyview

From 27 to 30 April, twelve of our school leavers had the privilege of attending an accredited first aid course in Hazyview – a valuable addition to their CVs

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Our founder – Rev Abraham Kriel

In 2025, Abraham Kriel Children’s Home celebrates its 123rd anniversary. Since 1902, it has served as a safe haven for neglected and vulnerable children – made possible by the life calling of one…

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The brave walkers of our children’s home

The social workers at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom each carry responsibility for around 37 children.

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Urgent need for air conditioning in our children’s home bus

With joy, laughter, and chatter, the big bus is welcomed. Everyone is excited – the prospect of a lovely seaside holiday lies ahead.

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Abraham Kriel children’s Passion Play

On 16 and 17 April, in the lead-up to the Easter weekend, Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom presented a Passion Play.

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Grand birthday celebration for our Abraham Kriel children

On Saturday, 1 March, a proper celebration took place at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home in Nylstroom.

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Micayla’s sanctuary ignites her dream

As a little girl, Micayla Jenkins always dreamed of becoming a chef.

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Abraham Kriel children take part in Bootslingers’ dance event

On 8 March 2025, the Bootslingers hosted a lively dance event, bringing together various dance groups from Naboomspruit, Bela-Bela, and Pretoria. Some of the Abraham Kriel children also had the…

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We bid farewell to our dear Gugu after 36 years

At the end of February, the Abraham Kriel Children's Home said goodbye to Tannie Liesbet – or Gugu, as everyone knew her.

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Section 18A certificate

Section 18A certificate

The end of the financial year is around the corner, and as our supporters work to get their books in order, we would like to remind them of the tax benefits that a donation to Abraham Kriel…

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We’re throwing a birthday party for 170 Abraham Kriel children

We’re throwing a birthday party for 170 Abraham Kriel children

A birthday is one of those special days every child looks forward to. Sadly, for the children of Abraham Kriel, a day that should be filled with laughter and love is often just another ordinary day.

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An evening of hope

An evening of hope

On 22 January, the management association of Koro Creek, in collaboration with the Atterbury Trust, hosted an unforgettable fundraising event for Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom.

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new school shoes

Our children step into the new year with new school shoes

With great appreciation and excitement, we share that the children at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom were able to start the new school year with confidence, thanks to the donation of school…

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Achieving against the odds

Achieving against the odds: Abraham Kriel hosts annual prize-giving

“Encourage and support your kids,” said Lady Bird Johnson, “because children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.”

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Leadership

Leadership beckons for diligent Aiden

“We have to keep the children quiet in the lines, we have to check that they aren’t being naughty,” explains 13-year-old Aiden.

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Knowledge

Knowledge with heart: Abraham Kriel caregivers get SETA qualifications

Abraham Kriel is thrilled to announce that several of our house-parents have received their Level 4 SETA qualification in Child and Youth Care.

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Vlooitjie

Small but mighty: Tiny “Vlooitjie” Johanna wins gold for Abraham Kriel!

Fourteen-year-old Johanna Ngobene is AKKN’s newest champion, after winning gold at the South African Age Group Games!

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RECREATION ROOM

Project entertainment: Time to upgrade our recreation room!

2024 has been a busy year for everyone, and at AKKN, we have faced many challenges, successes, and unforgettable moments.

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FOREST FANTASY

AKKN’s school leavers’ function 2024: A fun “Forest fantasy”

Each year, the children leaving school have the opportunity to attend the AKKN School Leavers’ Function at the children’s home.

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MATRIC FAREWELL

Matric farewell 2024: Well done to our wonderful achievers!

Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom is excited to announce that the matriculants of 2024 from Solomon Mahlangu Secondary School and Hoërskool Nylstroom have celebrated their matric farewell.

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Menlopark

Menlopark students raise R17 000 for Abraham Kriel

Children helping children – this was the result of Hoërskool Menlopark’s Care Week. The annual occasion sees Menlopark students raising funds for various organisations.

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media savvy

Abraham Kriel kids are social media savvy

At Abraham Kriel Children’s Home, our children, like others, are growing up in a time where social media is an integral part of their daily lives. We are committed to teaching them how to use and…

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Dischem

We celebrate 10-year partnership with Dischem Montana

2024 marks a decade since a chance encounter blossomed into a beautiful partnership between Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom (AKKN) and Dischem Montana.

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Matriek

Glamour and dance for Abraham Kriel Children’s Home matriculants!

"My biggest dream is to achieve success in life so that I can help underprivileged people," says Micayla, a 19-year-old matriculant who has already reached one of the biggest milestones on the road…

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Universiteit

Academic Achievers to Tour England

“Rise above your circumstances.” This is the inspiring message of Cassandra “Cassie” Stehouwer, one of two Abraham Kriel achievers who will be touring England in October.

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beach

Abraham Kriel Children Excited to See the Sea!

The sun and sea await for the children of Abraham Kriel, all thanks to the kindness of our friends.

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AKK Talent

“THE GREATEST TALENT SHOW” HOSTED BY ABRAHAM KRIEL CHILDREN’S HOME ON 25 MAY 2024

Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom is excited that the talent show held on 25 May this year at the Weesgerus Resort was a huge success!

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AKK Angs

Anxiety in Children: Know the signs

Your heart pounds, your hands shake, and suddenly you feel faint. You know what anxiety feels like for you, but what about your child? Do you know how to identify and alleviate anxiety in your child?

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AKK Fees

A Festival for the Family at AKK!

On June 15th, we celebrated the second AKK festival. Gazebos were set up early in the morning while icy winds tugged at our coats. Sound systems were tested, and power checked. The grounds gradually…

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Entertainment and feasting

Entertainment and feasting at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home

"The highlight for me was the success, the warm atmosphere, and the children enjoying themselves shopping and socialising," says event organiser Annie le Roux, describing this year's Abraham Kriel…

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Coffee with Kwêla

Coffee with Kwêla: Visit to Abraham Kriel Children’s Home

The Kwêla team was recently on the hunt for the 2024 "Town of the Year." With Modimolle on the list of finalists, the team visited the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home on 5 June. Established in 1902,…

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Vol magies, vol hartjies

Full tummies, full hearts: AKK’s Pantry Campaign a roaring success!

When government subsidies were cut earlier this year, many non-profit organisations were worried. For Abraham Kriel Children's Home, the government subsidy now covers less than 30% of their expenses.…

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Ninina: Hokkey player’s dreams take flight!

Ninina: Hockey player’s dreams take flight!

“I think the fact that I play hockey teaches me self-discipline and gives me the motivation to want to go further,” says Ninina Booysens.

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Can you help Monique realize her dream?

Can you help Monique realize her dream?

At the age of 9 in 2015, Monique Botha had to call the Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom her new home. From the outset, it was clear that she would not allow the difficult domestic…

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Celebrating Easter with a special song

Celebrating Easter with a special song

Easter is always an egg-citing time at the children’s home! It is filled with joy, love and easter eggs of course!

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Your support makes a difference

As we enter the new year full of hope and expectation, we are filled with immense gratitude at the warmth and generosity continually shown to us by our donors and supporters.

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SkenkSlim

End of the financial year: make sure to DonateSmart

With the closing of the financial year in February 2024, businesses and individuals are diligently finalizing their financial statements and determining their tax obligations. Therefore, Abraham…

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TV wenner

Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom gave away a TV

Amidst the festive cheer, a competition was launched, allowing participants to stand a chance to win a 55-inch Samsung television with a sound system for a modest entry fee of R10.

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Seaside holiday 2023

As in 2022, the Abraham Kriel Children's Home experienced another delightful gesture from the Amy Bell Foundation ̶ a fantastic seaside holiday in Summerstrand, Gqeberha.

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HEROTEL

Celebrating the success of the Lumen Festival 2023!

We are thrilled to share the wonderful news of the success of the annual Lumen Festival.

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From Bulletjie Rugby to a bright rugby future

Gavin Smith, our talented rugby player, makes us swell with pride at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home.

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Prysuitdeling

Children’s home honors children at award ceremony

Our annual Abraham Kriel Children’s Home prize-giving on 24 October once again provided an opportunity for so many of our children to look forward to.

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Skoolverlaters

We celebrate school leavers and their bright futures!

With great joy, but also with a touch of bittersweet nostalgia, we report on our recent school leaver function which was held on 18 October at the beautiful Tsekama Wedding Venue.

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ARC

ARC donates to children’s home

We were thrilled at the Abraham Kriel Children's Home to receive a generous donation of groceries and toiletries from the Agricultural Research Council (ARC). This donation is a tremendous help as we…

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Cycle for charity

Gert Pienaar, a cyclist hailing from Johannesburg, embarked on an extraordinary 1 000-mile cycling adventure known as the Jo'burg to Blouberg 1000 Mile Challenge. This challenge entails…

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Bringing joy and support: Christian Motorcyclists Association’s annual visit

We are thrilled to share the heartwarming moments from this year's annual visit of the Christian Motorcyclists Association (CMA) to Abraham Kriel Children's Home on 24 June. With this special…

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Abraham Kriel Children’s Home hosts bazaar on Youth Day!

The dedicated staff at the Abraham Kriel Children’s Home, in collaboration with various churches, organised a bazaar on Youth Day, 16 June, this year. The event, hosted on our premises, was a…

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Mother’s Day at Abraham Kriel Children’s Home Nylstroom

When we explore the essence of the word "mother," it encompasses both the biological act of giving birth and the profound connection and nurturing role a person has with a child. A mother is someone…

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Music quiz night

On 29 April we organised a fantastic fundraising event that took the form of a music quiz night. We enjoyed a night filled with laughter, excitement and great music. The turnout exceeded all…

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2022 Matriculant part of Amy Bell Foundation

Johanna Phago, one of our matriculants from 2022, is flourishing in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth). Irvin Tam, a Chinese donor to our children’s home, offered her a position in the administrative…

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Donors

Our sincere thanks go to all our donors for their continuous support!

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We went to the seaside!

After months of planning, our vacation has finally arrived, and we set off on our journey before dawn at 04:15 on 26 December 2022. Excitement was in the air! Thanks to our main sponsor, Irvin Tam,…

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Christmas at AKK Nylstroom

On 3 December 2022, our annual Lumen spectacle kicked off once again. A marching band with music and a Scotsman with his bagpipes opened the proceedings for us. With thousands of lights, food stalls,…

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CMA Bronkhorstspruit

It was a cold winter morning when the engines of 85 motorcyclists rumbled through the gates of Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom! About 80 excited children's faces cheered the riders loudly and…

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Former resident is Star Status finalist

Maryka Oosthuizen, a former resident of the orphanage, has been selected as a finalist for the Star Status Season 4 competition. As one of her projects she had to organize a fundraiser for a charity,…

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Blessed in abundance

The Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom needed food supplies during May 2021 after the pantry ran out of stock. A Facebook posting and media statement made the community aware of the need of the…

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Social work services

The greatest responsibility with regard to activities rests on the shoulders of the Abraham Kriel Orphanage's social workers. We currently have three social workers, one forensic social worker and…

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Mother’s Day Pampering

The Abraham Coffee House, together with Chris van Rooyen from Pick n Pay Modimolle, makes Mother's Day on 8 May this year extra special for the mothers of our community. Thanks to Pick n Pay…

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Moreleta Duifies come to visit

On May 7, the staff of the Moreleta Duifies Nursery School visited us. The principal, Saartjie, and her team held a "color run" with the children. The babies and toddlers were kept busy with cupcake…

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Matrics 2021

It is with great pride that we can announce that all our matriculants have passed their matric exams. We are also privileged to offer some of our matrics the opportunity for post-secondary education.…

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Donation of three-wheeled vehicle

There has been a need for some time to obtain a light battery-powered vehicle for the use of maintenance personnel. During December 2021, Dewald Eksteen of Bufland Estate, in collaboration with Berda…

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Thank you, Lottoland!

On November 26, we, opened our new coffee shop. Feel free to follow the link to read the full post.

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Lumen Festival of Lights

On December 4, we switch on our Christmas lights. The community can then come and look at our lights every night and an entrance fee of R10 is payable. The coffee shop will be open every day and…

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Children’s swimming pool in the making

The demand for the placement of babies in the orphanage increased in 2019 and we had to convert one of our homes into a baby house. However, the pool is not suitable for babies and toddlers and the…

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Pecan nut orchard

The South African Pecan Association (SAPA) donated 20 pecan trees to us last year and another 100 trees in August this year. Many thanks to Ivan Otto, Chairman of SAPA, who approved this donation. We…

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Project solar panels

The challenge of electricity and the increased electricity costs have forced the orphanage to make plans to make this incredibly high but indispensable expense more affordable on a monthly basis. ʼn…

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Vegetable Garden Project

The Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom had a very beautiful vegetable garden in the past. However, it came to naught as no one took responsibility for the project and we did not have sufficient…

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Teeth week

We are privileged that dr. Pinheiro and her team do a free evaluation of the children's teeth every year. After that, 10 children are identified to whose teeth free repairs are done. We are very…

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The invisible impact of Covid-19 on children in child and youth care centers

Exposure to violence and neglect, as well as the delayed development of the most vulnerable children are some of the invisible consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. This and more, was found in a…

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National Children’s Week

National Children's Week was celebrated and the theme of the event was: "Let us all protect our children during Covid-19 and beyond".

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Being a mother for a child at a children’s home

“My mother... she is beautiful, softened at the edges and tempered with a spine of steel. I want to grow old and be like her.” – Jodi Picoult

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Nursery School makes a difference

One of the local nursery schools, Klein Treetjies Nursery School, also showed their goodwill towards the orphanage. Their toddlers donated socks for the orphanage toddlers.

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#Children’sLivesMatter, but their SAPS statistics are missing

The Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom today expressed its displeasure as no provision is made in the crime statistics specifically for crimes committed against women and children. The…

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Children’s Home launches campaign for 16 Days of Activism Against Violence Against Women and Children

The Abraham Kriel Children's Home Nylstroom today launches its video to create awareness against the extremely high levels of crime against children. The video will be used to recruit 100,000…

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