We are West Coast Kids
Based in the fishing village Paternoster in South Africa, West Coast Kids is a registered non-profit organisation.
Through mass fishing industries, climate change a history of apartheid in South Africa, many families in Paternoster cannot provide basic needs to their children. A town filled with joy, generosity and laughter, we want to help those most affected by poverty and lack of accessibility to basic needs: Paternoster’s children.
Supporting those children whose futures shine the least.
Founded in 2009, our scope of work is only within the fishing village Paternoster on South Africa's West Coast. Founders Simone Jacke and Deon Brand are established social entrepreneurs in Paternoster’s booming tourism industry. They saw how job creation can change lives. But they recognised that career opportunities weren't enough. Helping a community means addressing its resources from a young age. West Coast Kids was born from helping where help is needed and wanted.
Our Pillars of Charity
Education
Improving the resources and opportunities for children starts with education. We sponsor a primary school teacher’s salary and other initiatives to achieve this.
Health
We approach health awareness through prevention, intervention and increased accessibility. Our projects range from dental health, eye health and mental health.
Social Development
Not every child needs help in the same way. Our social assistance targets Paternoster's children who need our help most. We support families in crisis.
Projects Overview
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A volunteer team of dentists address cultural dental mutilation, oral hygiene and dental health
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An after school program for the kids to learn about nature, heritage and photography
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Some families face acute issues, we provide basic needs, personalised support and psychological therapy
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Teacher sponsorship, dignity campaign and animal empathy are some of our exciting other projects
Support us with a donation.
We are open to support in all shapes, contributions, sizes and gifts.
You can donate a contribution of your choice today through our online donation or via bank transfer. Should you visit Paternoster we can always use an extra hand for our day-to-day projects that rely primarily on volunteers and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Lastly, please feel free to get in touch with gift donations of food, clothing, toys, health items or any other form
Get in Touch
Feel free to contact us to find out more about our work, share your experience or propose a collaboration.
Email
info@westcoastkids.co.za