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GET ROCCO TO SCHOOL

Meet Rocco—a bright 16-year-old special needs learner with a passion for learning and outstanding academic results. Unfortunately, both his parents are unemployed and cannot afford the transport fees, school uniforms, or learning materials he needs.

CLR Foundation has committed to supporting Rocco’s education, and with your help, we can ensure he stays in school and continues to thrive.

Every donation, big or small, helps keep Rocco’s dream alive. Let’s stand behind his potential.

SUPPORTING THE UNEMPLOYED

CLR Foundation is launching an integrated initiative to support unemployed individuals living in informal settlements in and around Johannesburg. This ongoing project includes:

Upcycled Clothing Workshops
Volunteers will help transform donated clothing into usable items like jackets or tote bags. These will be distributed to those in need.

Hygiene Kit Distribution
Regular distribution of hygiene packs containing essentials such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant at shelters and outreach events.

Family Support Packs   
Comprehensive family kits including diapers, baby formula, and school supplies to support families trying to break the cycle of poverty.

Together, these efforts aim to restore dignity, improve well-being, and bring hope to those often overlooked.

Designed to Rise: Support Gladys’ Next Chapter

Let’s come together to help Gladys turn her dream into a reality. She’s a young, ambitious woman with a vision: to launch a creative and successful t-shirt design and printing business. Now, she needs our support to take that first bold step.

In Gladys’ own words:

“My name is Gladys, and I’m a passionate t-shirt designer with a dream of starting my own business. I’m reaching out to inquire about potential donation opportunities from the CLR Foundation to support my venture.

As a budding entrepreneur, I’ve developed a range of unique and creative designs that I believe can resonate with a wide audience. However, I’m currently facing financial challenges in securing the capital needed to launch and grow my business. Your support would be instrumental in helping me overcome these hurdles.

The donations would help cover key startup costs, including:

• Purchasing equipment and materials

• Setting up an online store and marketing efforts

• Initial operational expenses

I plan to begin working from home to test and refine my business model. If successful, I hope to expand into a dedicated workspace.

To get started, I estimate needing R2,500 for initial t-shirt stock. Additionally, I would need help purchasing two essential machines, with a combined estimated cost of R20,000.

Thank you for your support and belief in my journey. I’m excited about the future and deeply grateful for the opportunity to grow with your help.”

Together, we can make a difference.
Donate today and help Gladys become the successful entrepreneur she’s meant to be. Your generosity lights the way for those with dreams, offering hope and opportunity where it’s needed most.

Upcycled Clothing Workshops
Volunteers will help transform donated clothing into usable items like jackets or tote bags. These will be distributed to those in need.

Hygiene Kit Distribution
Regular distribution of hygiene packs containing essentials such as soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and deodorant at shelters and outreach events.

Family Support Packs   
Comprehensive family kits including diapers, baby formula, and school supplies to support families trying to break the cycle of poverty.

Together, these efforts aim to restore dignity, improve well-being, and bring hope to those often overlooked.

Educational Toy & Stationery Drive for Informal Settlement Children

Help Us Bring Joy and Learning to Over 1,000 Children in Need

The Makuase informal settlement is currently home to more than 30,000 people—individuals and families who are destitute, unemployed, and struggling to hold on to hope. What began as a vacant piece of land has transformed into a densely populated informal community.

Shacks made from whatever materials residents could find—wood, zinc sheets, scrap metal—stand tightly packed together, often compromising health and safety. There is no proper infrastructure, and access to basic necessities like electricity and clean water remains a daily struggle. Crime has become another major concern, leaving many residents living in constant fear.

South Africa, as a developing nation, continues to face challenges in service delivery. Millions still live without adequate housing, water, or electricity. As a result, informal settlements like Makuase have become the only option for survival for many, growing rapidly since the early 2000s as desperate families seek shelter on unused land.

But it is the children—especially the little ones who cannot attend a crèche, and the young ones who are of school-going age—who face the greatest challenges. We estimate that over 1,000 children in Makuase live in extreme poverty, without access to the nutrition, education, and stimulation they need to grow, learn, and enjoy the innocence of childhood.

Our team has visited the Makuase informal settlement several times and witnessed firsthand the overwhelming need for support—particularly for the children. Residents have voiced a heartfelt plea: for their children to have a chance, to learn, to experience stability, and to feel valued and loved.

By providing educational toys for toddlers, along with books and stationery for school-aged children, we aim to meet some of these pressing needs. More than just items, these are tools of hope—sparking curiosity, joy, and a sense of belonging in young hearts. Together, we can help shape a better future for these children and their community.