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Environment

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Education & Skills Development

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Health & Well-being

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Economic Empowerment

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Environment

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Education & Skills Development

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Health & Well-being

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Economic Empowerment

THE FOUR FOCUS AREAS OF THE WAITROSE FOUNDATION

The Foundation has a broad rural social development focus but gives preference to sustainable initiatives with direct impact on the mission, vision and objectives of the Foundation.

Waitrose Foundation At Work

Leadership and community impact at Buffelskraal in De Doorns
FEBRUARY 2024

We had the opportunity to visit Buffelskraal farm in the Hexriver Valley in November last year and had a chat to Quinton Matolla who has been...

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Playtime and learning at Dasdrif Moorreesburg.
FEBRUARY 2024

We received a report from Ezoneé Marais from Dasdrif farm on how the allocated funding from the Waitrose Foundation has been productively utilised...

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Teamwork and effective communication in action during KatCo’s worker committee training.
FEBRUARY 2024

During February we had several busy training weeks in various locations throughout the country. These photos were taken during the Worker Committee...

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Our Yeboneers intake for 2024 kickstarts the year's programme in the Witzenberg.
FEBRUARY 2024

The YearBeyond 2024 programme in the Witzenberg (supported by the Waitrose Foundation as implementing partner), had a very productive start in February...

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Inspirational story: From crèche attendee to employee at Dennegeur Farms in Grabouw.
JANUARY 2024

We had the opportunity to visit Dennegeur in Grabouw in late November and had a chat to Lisakanya Gangatela (21) who works in the crèche...

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Holiday Programme fun at Malkopklip, Rawsonville.
JANUARY 2024

Early in January, we received these photos from Moira Daniels and a wonderfully inspiring report from our grower partner outside Rawsonville...

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Empowering workers for maximum impact.
JANUARY 2024

Exciting news was shared by the DuToit Agri for their cherished farm workers and their families in December...

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Festive Season Cheer and Christmas Celebrations at Dasdrif in Moorreesburg.
DECEMBER 2023

We received these lovely photos during the December Christmas period, taken by Ezoné Marais at our grower partner farm...

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DuToit Agri in Ceres opens ‘Die Herbergie’ on Nooitgedacht farm.
DECEMBER 2023

Exciting news was shared by the DuToit Agri for their cherished farm workers and their families in December...

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Supporting the Health and Well-being of workers at Buffelskraal, De Doorns.
DECEMBER 2023

On a visit to one of our Waitrose Foundation grower partners in De Doorns, Buffelskraal, we had the opportunity to chat to Sister Alet van Zyl...

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Workers from Westfalia, FruitOne and Schoonbee gather in Tzaneen for Workshops.
NOVEMBER 2023

Two back-to-back workshops were held at Tzaneen Country Lodge in the Limpopo Province in November...

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The power of Partnership: Our Youth Entrepreneurship Programme is changing lives.
NOVEMBER 2023

Our Youth Entrepreneurship Programme, in partnership with the School of Entrepreneurship, launched in February of 2023...

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Our Witzenberg Yeboneers Team comes out on top!.
NOVEMBER 2023

As implementing partner of the YearBeyond programme and specifically the group enrolled in the Witzenberg area, we are extremely...

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Growers in the Eastern Cape benefit from an impactful Psychosocial Resilience Programme.
NOVEMBER 2023

In this circle there are 306 years of work experience collectively in the agricultural sector. A truly inspiring group of people came...

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Hosting a delegation from Waitrose UK during their visit to South Africa.
OCTOBER 2023

We had the pleasure of welcoming a delegation from Waitrose (UK) to our head office in Stellenbosch on 19 October for...

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Project Coordinators Conference – October 2023.
OCTOBER 2023

Our much-anticipated two-day Project Coordinators Conference happened on 13 and 14 October 2023 at the Devonvale Golf and...

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Focusing on the Importance of Monitoring and Evaluation of Projects – visiting Dennegeur farm in Grabouw.
OCTOBER 2023

Our newly appointed Manager: Monitoring and Evaluation, Ishmael Lapahla, visited one of our Waitrose Foundation grower...

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Buffelskraal Sports Day in De Doorns a great success and enjoyed by the whole Community.
OCTOBER 2023

A fun Sports Day was organised by Buffelskraal farm in De Doorns in early October. Five farms in the area participated...

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YearBeyond Yeboneers of the 2023 intake prepare for the World of Work.
SEPTEMBER 2023

As one of the YearBeyond programme implementing partners, we often share about programme progress and activities. In September all...

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Capespan hosts Heritage Day celebrations Soccer and Netball Tournament in Kakamas.
SEPTEMBER 2023

There was a lot of sporting action for the whole community in Kakamas, in the Northern Cape over the Heritage Day long weekend...

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Sports Day at De Keur brings fun and colour to the Ceres Valley.
SEPTEMBER 2023

Wonderful 'gees' was visible at a very colourful Sports Day at grower partner, De Keur in Ceres, supported by the Waitrose Foundation...

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Community impact in De Doorns through the empowerment of Worker Committee members.
SEPTEMBER 2023

Another worker committee has been trained and empowered to represent the needs and interests of their local community on the farm...

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Arts for Psychosocial Support & Skills Sharing incorporating Resilience-focused Trauma Intervention workshop – Western Cape.
AUGUST 2023

When 48 women gather for life-impacting learning and experiences, it looks like this! Thank you so much to this group of phenomenal women...

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Pilot Programme: Leadership for Life Training held in Kakamas, Northern Cape.
AUGUST 2023

We've received a very positive report from our Waitrose Foundation Manager: Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht, after his visit to the Northern Cape in August...

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Focus on skills development of Worker Committee members for Kromco in Grabouw.
AUGUST 2023

This enthusiastic group of attendees has had the opportunity to attend Worker Committee Training with facilitator Renaldo van Hoogstraten from...

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Community members at De Rust express gratitude for gas stove purchases.
AUGUST 2023

Our Waitrose Foundation CEO, Kobus Visagie, visited Grabouw on Friday 4 August for a special handover ceremony at Paul Cluver. The De Rust worker...

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People Management Training – empowering and capacity building of worker community leaders.
AUGUST 2023

Our focus in this two-day programme at Goudini Spa in August was on skills development and training with specific emphasis on empowering and...

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Leadership potential and support for career advancement evident at Cederberg Wines.
JULY 2023

Introducing Jerome van Rooi, Junior Assistant Winemaker at our grower partner Cederberg Wines. Early in June we shared a few photos of Cederberg Wines's...

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Worker Committee Members from grower partners in Grabouw receive skills training.
JULY 2023

Another enthusiastic group of workers received Worker Committee Training last week at the Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch...

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Empowering Youth from rural areas through Entrepreneurship Skills Development
JULY 2023

We held a mid-winter contact session with the Western Cape group who enrolled for our Youth Entrepreneurship Programme for 2023. This workshop...

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Ambrosia celebrates the opening of their new Clinic
JUNE 2023

Joyful and proud moments were shared with the team of Ambrosia Citrus Estates, our grower partner in Hoedspruit in the Limpopo Province in June...

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A diverse group of Yeboneers gather to discuss important issues in the Witzenberg
JUNE 2023

On Friday the 23rd of June, a group of Yeboneers, gathered at Kaleo Guest Farm in the Koue-Bokkeveld for the #ThathaYouth #Praat event...

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Warmth, Light and Connectivity At Frankenhof Farm, Buffeljagsrivier
JUNE 2023

Frankenhof, one of our grower partners in the Western Cape (near Swellendam), is situated in an area where periods of loadshedding are...

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Braving the cold at Cederberg Wines for Worker Committee Training
JUNE 2023

Our Manager Education and Training Support, Hilda Links, braved the cold this week and headed out to grower partner, Cederberg Wines, for Training...

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Child Protection Week highlighting the need for Care by the whole Community
MAY 2023

During Child Protection Week (28 May – 4 June) we received feedback from our enthusiastic and very hardworking Yeboneers group in the Witzenberg District...

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Family time and fun creating value for all at Roepersfontein, Kanoneinland
MAY 2023

We've received more photos from Jacomien Botes, responsible for Social Development at the Karsten Group. These photos were taken during...

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Nature and indigenous vegetation flourish from focused attention at Bosman Adama
MAY 2023

A passion for nature and indigenous vegetation, nuturing new growth, and focusing on community empowerment - this is all evident in Waitrose Foundation supported projects...

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A bountiful harvest to boast about at Roepersfontein in the Northen Cape
MAY 2023

We received good news of a bountiful harvest at Roepersfontein partial facility on Kanoneiland farm in the Northern Cape. These beautiful photos...

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Skills Development and Support for Entrepreneurs create sustainable businesses
APRIL 2023

Economic Empowerment is one of the Waitrose Foundation's Key Focus areas. We support our grower partners across Southern Africa...

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Creative Arts used in course facilitation with the Yeboneers group in the Koue-Bokkeveld
APRIL 2023

In April the Year Beyond (Yeboneers) group from the Witzenberg District, gathered at Kaleo Guest Farm in the Koue-Bokkeveld to attend the...

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Worker Committee Training in Worcester
APRIL 2023

It was another busy week in April for our team when various training programmes and site visits happened in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape in early April...

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Exciting opportunities for Youth across South Africa – Youth Entrepreneurship Programme 2023
MARCH 2023

The 2023 Youth Entrepreneurship Programme kickstarted with a productive and inspiring two day workshop in Wolseley in March...

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Showing Gratitude and Appreciation for workers in Moorreesburg
MARCH 2023

Waitrose Foundation grower partner, Dasdrif farm in the Moorreesburg district, held a special gratitude celebration...

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A passion for Sport – Saratoga players excel in local rugby leagues
MARCH 2023

We received another wonderful report from Pienie Baardman on Saratoga farm, one of our grower partners...

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The impact of Activity-based Learning and creative expression at Sonop Boerdery
MARCH 2023

In mid-March our Waitrose Foundation Manager Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht, visited Sonop Boerdery for a weekend of activities...

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Ready, Set, GO for the Year Beyond 2023 Programme – Prince Alfred’s Hamlet
MARCH 2023

What a fantastic start to the 2023 Year Beyond programme for this group of youth in the Witzenberg area, incorporating Ceres...

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Demonstrating commitment and leadership, benefiting kids in the Witzenberg district
FEBRUARY 2023

It is always a source of great encouragement for our Waitrose Foundation team when we receive reports from our grower partners ...

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The gender gap fails to stop young crop specialist
FEBRUARY 2023

Growing up in rural Bizana, in the Eastern Cape of South Africa is where the seeds were sown for Nosindiso Pepu to flourish...

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About road trips and farm visits – hosting Barney Smyth from the Waitrose UK Office
FEBRUARY 2023

We had the opportunity to meet in person with Barney Smyth, Ethics and Sustainability Specialist...

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Sporting achievements of young athlete from Doornkraal inspires
FEBRUARY 2023

There were proud moments at grower partner, Doornkraal farm, in the Witzenberg valley in February.

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Leadership development opportunities through Worker Committee Training – Western Cape
JANUARY 2023

Four very productive training days were enjoyed by a group of agri-workers from Waitrose Foundation partner farms in the Western Cape.

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People Management for Line Managers in Agriculture presented in Mpumalanga
JANUARY 2023

This group of attendees put in a lot of hard work at Hippo Hollow Country Estate near Hazyview in Mpumalanga...

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Inspiring reading and writing skills at Doornkraal in the Witzenberg Valley
JANUARY 2023

On Friday, 13 January, we had the opportunity to visit Doornkraal farm in the Witzenberg valley ...

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Rugby teams supported by the Community at Thornlands Farm
JANUARY 2023

When Worker Committees prioritise the well-being of workers on the farm and creative opportunities...

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Enthusiasm and pride at Dasdrif farm in Moorreesburg
DECEMBER 2021

Grower partner, Dasdrif farm in Moorreesburg, Western Cape...

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Saratoga's Rugby team prepares for the 2022 season
DECEMBER 2021

We received these photos from the very enthusiastic rugby team...

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COVID-19 Relief Funding applied to personal protective equipment for partner farms
DECEMBER 2021

We received photos from Elmarie at Sonop farm...

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Youth in the Northern Cape benefit from the ‘Ontdek’ programme
DECEMBER 2021

In mid-December a two day training session with a group of high school...

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The impact of the Bursary Recipient Journey (Kopano Nyokana / De Doorns)
NOVEMBER 2021

In March 2020 we shared on our channels about Kopano's journey...

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Gratitude and time to reflect (Siyabonga Mathebula / Mpumalanga)
NOVEMBER 2021

In 2019 we reported on our follow up with 𝗦𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮...

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COVID-19 Relief Funding applied to protective equipment for partner farms
NOVEMBER 2021

We have been busy during the month of November with site...

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Impacting the Social Well-being of Staff on partner farms
OCTOBER 2021

We recently received this photo from Liza Potgieter...

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Worker Committee Training in Hoedspruit
OCTOBER 2021

Last week Raymond Engelbrecht, our Waitrose Foundation Manager...

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When Creativity and Self-discovery meet
OCTOBER 2021

We were delighted to hear the very positive...

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Empowering Women and Young Girls
OCTOBER 2021

A Women and Young Girls Empowerment Workshop...

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Worker Committee Training in Mpumalang – Schoonbee Landgoed
OCTOBER 2021

In the middle of October at Schoonbee Landgoed in...

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Vaccination facilities on Waitrose Foundation Partner farms
SEPTEMBER 2021

Vaccination facilities made available on many partner...

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The importance of Quality Care at Creche facilities – Dasdrif, Moorreesburg
SEPTEMBER 2021

We received an update from Dasdrif farm's Creche in Moorreesburg...

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Celebrating Women – Saturday Sewing Clubs in the Northern Cape
August 2021

About a year ago we were in contact with Jacomien Botes...

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Women’s Month – Inspirational story
August 2021

We've posted from time to time about our Waitrose Foundation bursary recipients and as we've just celebrated Woman's Day...

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Health and Well-being: Vaccination opportunities for agriworkers in South Africa
August 2021

Our grower partner Nel Brothers in the Northern Cape recently made their facility...

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Education and Training: New Worker Committee at Dasdrif Farm, Moorresburg
July 2021

In June this year a new worker committee was elected at Dasdrif farm...

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Community Health and Well-being prioritised at De Rust farm in Elgin
June 2021

We were delighted and honoured to be in attendance at the official opening of the new...

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Health and Well-being of Agri-workers and their families
May 2021

On Saturday 22 May, Waitrose Foundation Manager Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht...

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Positive feedback from Psychosocial Support & Skills Sharing Workshops
May 2021

On Friday, 21 May, two of our team members, Eleanor Louw (Regional Coordinator)...

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Agri-workers and their families benefit from Sports activities
May 2021

Sports contribute greatly to the physical and psychological well-being of agri-workers...

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Training of After-care Facilitators in the Koue-Bokkeveld
April 2021

In April it was participants from farms in the Koue-bokkeveld area’s turn...

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Celebrating ten years of quality care at Monteith’s creche in Grabouw
April 2021

What a joy it was to visit Monteith farm in Grabouw on Saturday, 24 April, to join in the 10 year celebrations...

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Worker Committee Training at Schoonbee in Limpopo
April 2021

Waitrose Foundation Manager Education & Training Support, Hilda Links, visited the Limpopo province...

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Skills Development for After-care Facilitators in the Northern Cape
April 2021

We received this photo and a glowing report from Elma Esterhuysen from Stofeiland farm...

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The value of Crèches & Aftercare Centres in rural communities
April 2021

Our Manager - Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht, recently visited Morester farm in Piketberg in the Western Cape...

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Bursary Recipient Journeys
April 2021

From time to time we reconnect with recipients of our past Waitrose Foundation bursary programme...

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The importance of the Health and Well-being of Agri-Workers
March 2021

Access to quality medical assistance for farm workers is especially challenging...

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Arts for Psychosocial Support (APS) and Skills Sharing Workshops
March 2021

On 25 and 26 February we held the first of a series of two day workshops...

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Exciting growth at Dasdrif Creche in Moorreesburg
March 2021

Our Manager Farm Support, Raymond Engelbrecht...

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The Power of Partnership - Bursary recipient Journeys
February 2021

We are delighted to report on another one of our bursary recipients...

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The Power and Value of Partnership – Bursary Recipient Journeys
January 2021

We're delighted to report on another one of our bursary recipients who benefited...

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING SUPPORT – Northern Cape Workshop
December 2020

At the beginning of November 2020 a truly inspiring two-day workshop was held in Kakemas...

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The Impact of Music Appreciation Programmes in Rural Communities
November 2020

We recently received feedback from Betsie Ryke, CEO of the Rural Arts Network (RAN)...

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The Importance of farm worker committees
October 2020

We regard farm worker committees as the true engine room - the driving force - behind projects...

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Focus - Economic Empowerment
September 2020

We've received very encouraging reports and these images from Jacomien Botes of the Karsten Group...

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The Power of Partnerships
August 2020

We've been so encouraged by the feedback from our bursary recipients over the past few months...

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Education and COVID19
July 2020

During the month of June there has been a gradual reopening of schools across South Africa...

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The importance of Health and Well-being of farm workers
June 2020

Farm manager, Easton Marsch, from Lushof Fruits in Saron in the Western Cape provided us...

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The value of Partnership and focus on Education
May 2020

We've recently received wonderful news from one of the recipients of our bursary...

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Generous donations to the community during COVID-19 Lockdown
April 2020

Waitrose Foundation growers as well as exporters have been very active in the community...

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Dedicated to fighting the Coronavirus together
March 2020

South Africa joined the rising number of countries across the globe in going into lockdown on Thursday 26 March...

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Interview with Valencia Lewies from Monteith Farm in Grabouw
February 2020

We visited Monteith in mid-February on a cold, rainy afternoon to have a chat with Valencia Lewies...

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The Value of Worker Committees on Farms
Januarie 2020

Worker Committees can be described as the 'engine rooms' of project planning and execution on Foundation partner farms...

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Bursary Student Report: Siyabonga Mathebula
May 2017

Meet one of our Bursary students, Siyabonga Mathebula, who’s currently doing his 2nd year Master’s Degree at North West University Mafikeng Campus.

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Sport and Cultural Activities create healthy alternatives for Youth
December, 2019

Many young people in South Africa do not have easy and regular access to activities that offer opportunities...

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Aftercare Facilitators offer invaluable academic assistance to kids at aftercare centres
November, 2019

After-school Educational Support significantly improves the academic and personal development of farm workers' children...

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Foundation partners prioritise their workers’ Holistic Wellness
November, 2019

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...

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The importance of aftercare facilities on farms
October, 2019

Jordaan Farm in De Doorns recently openend their new Yamakaya Partial Care Facility (Early Childhood Development as well as Aftercare Centre).

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Sports participation positively impact the whole community
October, 2019

Foundation grower partner, Nel Brothers farms, host an annual soccer and netball tournament for their farm workers on their Rooipad farm.

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Creative Arts Projects create opportunities for farmworker children
September, 2019

Music Development Programmes on farms create opportunities for children and youth to discover, develop and express their talents through the Arts.

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Youth Advance with the Support of the Waitrose Foundation
September, 2019

Kopano Nyokana walked from farm to farm during the month of January 2014 and eventually found work at Buffelskraal in De Doorns, Western Cape...

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The value of Peer Learning and Strong Local Networks in Social Development
August, 2019

The Waitrose Foundation remains acutely aware that it serves communities who are in remote rural locations and therefore often marginalised...

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Waitrose (UK) visit affirms and inspires workers on partner farms
July, 2019

The recent visit of Rupert Thomas (Commercial Director of Waitrose & Partners), Andrew Allchurch (Head of Trading: Fresh Produce)...

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Women intentionally identify and nurture potential on farms
June, 2019

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.

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Aftercare Centres add value to Personal and Cultural Development
June, 2019

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.

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Sanddrift Afterschool Centre
May, 2019

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.

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The necessity of ‘Adaptability’ in Social Development Processes
May, 2019

Cederberg Wines is located near Clanwilliam in the beautiful Cederberg region of the Western Cape, South Africa.

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The Benefits of having Access
April, 2019

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.

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Beyond the Obvious
January, 2019

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...

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Effective partnerships expand programme potential
January, 2019

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 ...

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Aganang is ‘pushing boundaries’
January, 2019

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.

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Accolades for change on Rapiprop farms
January, 2019

A significant change in the confidence and pride amongst 39 workers from 8 farms became obvious during...

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CAMI is still connecting communities
November 2018

The investment of the Waitrose Foundation in a computer software programme namely CAMI (Computer Aided Mathematics Instruction) is still yielding good fruit in the

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Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.
August 2018

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.

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Waitrose Media Visit to Limpopo
July 2018

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.

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It takes a ‘Valley’ to raise a Child
July 2018

Boomerang farm launched a social development initiative that impacts 60-70 children in Valley Road, Grabouw, Western Cape.

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Joint Ventures Expand Opportunities on Farms
February 2018

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..

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Adaptive Capacity contributes to significant change.
February 2018

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.

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Working together to expand future possibilities for children
February 2018

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.

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Katco Let’s Go Let’s Grow Workshop
January 2018

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...

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Bursary Student Report: Siyabonga Mathebula
May 2017

Meet one of our Bursary students, Siyabonga Mathebula, who’s currently doing his 2nd year Master’s Degree at North West University Mafikeng Campus.

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