Grower partner, Dasdrif farm in Moorreesburg, Western Cape...
We received these photos from the very enthusiastic rugby team...
We received photos from Elmarie at Sonop farm...
In mid-December a two day training session with a group of high school...
In March 2020 we shared on our channels about Kopano's journey...
In 2019 we reported on our follow up with 𝗦𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮...
We have been busy during the month of November with site...
We recently received this photo from Liza Potgieter...
Last week Raymond Engelbrecht, our Waitrose Foundation Manager...
We were delighted to hear the very positive...
A Women and Young Girls Empowerment Workshop...
In the middle of October at Schoonbee Landgoed in...
Vaccination facilities made available on many partner...
We received an update from Dasdrif farm's Creche in Moorreesburg...
About a year ago we were in contact with Jacomien Botes...
We've posted from time to time about our Waitrose Foundation bursary recipients and as we've just celebrated Woman's Day...
Our grower partner Nel Brothers in the Northern Cape recently made their facility...
In June this year a new worker committee was elected at Dasdrif farm...
We were delighted and honoured to be in attendance at the official opening of the new...
On Saturday 22 May, Waitrose Foundation Manager Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht...
On Friday, 21 May, two of our team members, Eleanor Louw (Regional Coordinator)...
Sports contribute greatly to the physical and psychological well-being of agri-workers...
In April it was participants from farms in the Koue-bokkeveld area’s turn...
What a joy it was to visit Monteith farm in Grabouw on Saturday, 24 April, to join in the 10 year celebrations...
Waitrose Foundation Manager Education & Training Support, Hilda Links, visited the Limpopo province...
We received this photo and a glowing report from Elma Esterhuysen from Stofeiland farm...
Our Manager - Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht, recently visited Morester farm in Piketberg in the Western Cape...
From time to time we reconnect with recipients of our past Waitrose Foundation bursary programme...
Access to quality medical assistance for farm workers is especially challenging...
On 25 and 26 February we held the first of a series of two day workshops...
Our Manager Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht...
We are delighted to report on another one of our bursary recipients...
We're delighted to report on another one of our bursary recipients who benefited...
At the beginning of November 2020 a truly inspiring two-day workshop was held in Kakemas...
We recently received feedback from Betsie Ryke, CEO of the Rural Arts Network (RAN)...
We regard farm worker committees as the true engine room - the driving force - behind projects...
We've received very encouraging reports and these images from Jacomien Botes of the Karsten Group...
We've been so encouraged by the feedback from our bursary recipients over the past few months...
During the month of June there has been a gradual reopening of schools across South Africa...
Farm manager, Easton Marsch, from Lushof Fruits in Saron in the Western Cape provided us...
We've recently received wonderful news from one of the recipients of our bursary...
Waitrose Foundation growers as well as exporters have been very active in the community...
South Africa joined the rising number of countries across the globe in going into lockdown on Thursday 26 March...
We visited Monteith in mid-February on a cold, rainy afternoon to have a chat with Valencia Lewies...
Worker Committees can be described as the 'engine rooms' of project planning and execution on Foundation partner farms...
Meet one of our Bursary students, Siyabonga Mathebula, who’s currently doing his 2nd year Master’s Degree at North West University Mafikeng Campus.
Many young people in South Africa do not have easy and regular access to activities that offer opportunities...
After-school Educational Support significantly improves the academic and personal development of farm workers' children...
The Foundation’s regional managers often visit partner farms all across South Africa and are inspired when seeing the practical value impact on farms workers of Foundation funded projects...
Jordaan Farm in De Doorns recently openend their new Yamakaya Partial Care Facility (Early Childhood Development as well as Aftercare Centre).
Foundation grower partner, Nel Brothers farms, host an annual soccer and netball tournament for their farm workers on their Rooipad farm.
Music Development Programmes on farms create opportunities for children and youth to discover, develop and express their talents through the Arts.
Kopano Nyokana walked from farm to farm during the month of January 2014 and eventually found work at Buffelskraal in De Doorns, Western Cape...
The Waitrose Foundation remains acutely aware that it serves communities who are in remote rural locations and therefore often marginalised...
The recent visit of Rupert Thomas (Commercial Director of Waitrose & Partners), Andrew Allchurch (Head of Trading: Fresh Produce)...
Women in key positions on Remhoogte Farm in Grabouw in the Western Cape, consistently display their natural unselfish and caring characteristics, especially towards children and the youth on the farm.
Aftercare facilitators at Kromhout Aftercare Centre (Karsten Farms, Kakamas), Judy Brandt and Joanica Marais, support 31 children with their homework and strive to improve their academic performance.
The Waitrose Foundation’s Field Manager, Hilda Links and Educational Facilitator, Eleanor Louw, recently visited Sanddrift farm in De Doorns region of the Western Cape.
Cederberg Wines is located near Clanwilliam in the beautiful Cederberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa.
A key component of the Waitrose & Partners Foundation’s vision of establishing sustainable and dynamic supply chains, are linked to the need on partner farms of having access to opportunities, infrastructure and financial and other resources.
We often overlook the not-so-obvious impact of the Waitrose Foundation on the social upliftment in agri-worker communities on partner farms. While the physical infrastructure, equipment, training programmes and other tangible projects are always noticed and appreciated...
The collaboration between the committee of Lourens Ferreira and Waitrose Foundation staff enhanced the capacity of the farm to resolve internal challenges, design improvement plans for their current projects and identify suitable, local service providers ...
The Aganang Oranjedal Project still actively works towards accomplishing its vision of empowered women, empowering local communities whilst also generating additional income for its members.
A significant change in the confidence and pride amongst 39 workers from 8 farms became obvious during...
The investment of the Waitrose Foundation in a computer software programme namely CAMI (Computer Aided Mathematics Instruction) is still yielding good fruit in the
The month of August also know as Women’s Month in South Africa, created an acute awareness for some of the core functions of women.
The Waitrose Foundation (SA) recently facilitated a visit of a film crew sent by Waitrose from the UK to take pictures and video footage for marketing purposes.
Boomerang farm launched a social development initiative that impacts 60-70 children in Valley Road, Grabouw, Western Cape.
The Waitrose Foundation demonstrates its belief in the value/potential of partnerships by working closely with its member farms to design and implement social development projects..
Monteith Farm, like all members of the Waitrose Foundation, has the business and technical capacity to adapt to necessary changes in business markets as well as the natural environment.
The implementation of the Waitrose Foundation Education Strategy which started in 2012 opened the world of knowledge and information for children at 90 Aftercare Centres across South Africa.
The project coordinator of Katco, Heleen le Roux, built on one of the key elements highlighted at the recent Waitrose Foundation Annual General Meeting and Conference...
Meet one of our Bursary students, Siyabonga Mathebula, who’s currently doing his 2nd year Master’s Degree at North West University Mafikeng Campus.