Micayla’s sanctuary ignites her dream

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

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…

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

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…

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.

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.

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…

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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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…

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

"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…

“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.

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

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!

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?

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…

"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…

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,…

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.…

“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.

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…

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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,…

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,…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

“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

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.

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…

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…