Children of the winter

The need 

Given the current state of our economy, more and more families are being confronted with poverty. For many vulnerable families who do not have adequate shelter or live in shacks winteris a time of hardship.

The Initiative

Rather than simply collecting clothing, “Children of the winter” forms part of a skills training community project empowering jobless mothers and benefiting 500 underprivileged children.

This initiative creates work for 40 jobless mothers by teaching them the neccessary knitting and crocheting skills. By instilling ownership we create a sense of pride and motivation. All the mothers are very conscientious of their work and how it affects their community.

Embark Foundation supplies West Rand Christian Centre with enough wool to knit 500 jerseys. Each mother receives an incentive for each jersey knitted. Of these jerseys 200 will be donated to the Golang at Emthonjeni Community Centre in Zandspruit Informal Settlement; 100 will go to Kwagggafontein and 200 to Dieplsoot Informal Settlement .

The solution

With adonation of R50 per jersey, you can help a child keep warm this winter.

Banking details

Account name:       Embark Foundation

Bank:                     ABSA

Branch:                  Cresta

Branch Code:         334705

Account type:        Cheque

Account number:  406 935 3634

Reference:             Children of the Winter

Thank you for allowing me to share this information with you. Your support and involvement will be essential if Embark Foundation is to continue to be in front and in touch with the community we serve.

Project Leader: Louise Rivett                                            

Tel: 011 268 4783/4