Due to Covid we are unable to hold our annual event – Paddle for Presents. This event is the main drive to get teddies in for kids in hospital over Christmas. This year we ask...
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The Little Optimist Global Challenge | A Huge Success
From ages two to 82, South Africans of all ages, shapes and sizes took to the water in the Little Optimist Global Challenge. Dams, swimming pools and even fish tanks hosted the tiny boats and their...
Read MoreEPIC ROW COMPLETED
Bertie Phillips set out to row in the open ocean from Kommetjie to Bakoven all in the name for raising funds for The Little Optimist Trust and NSRI. On 17 September Bertie completed the row...
Read MoreOptimist sailors look on the bright side
Cape Town – For the past two years the by-invitation-only Great Optimist Race has been held in Cape Town, and has involved experienced sailors, celebrities and medical survivors sailing for charity and the work of...
Read MoreBertie’s EPIC row
Bertie Philips, proud supporter of The Little Optimist Trust and NSRI, plans to row from Kommetjie to Bakoven via Noordhoek, Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak, Sandy Bay and Llandudno all in the name of charity! The...
Read MoreWorking from home is the new reality.
Do you have some office furniture you would like to donate? The Little Optimist is excited to bring OPTIMISM and HOPE to the youngsters in Cape Town! We are partnering with The Excellence Group, our...
Read MoreKidz2Kidz Anti-Bullying Workshops
As a kid I was shy, lacked self-esteem, was bullied, and thought I would never amount to much. I carried this burden and infliction with me well into adulthood, as many kids do. My lack...
Read MoreFeeding isolated families in Elands Bay
On 14 August families living is very isolated rural areas of Elands Bay received much appreciated food parcels and a treat of hot chocolate from Importers Coffee.
Read MoreWielie Walie Kleuter Skool were treated to a host of surprises
On the 12th of August Wielie Walie Kleuter Skool were treated to a host of surprises. The Little Optimist books in Afrikaans Stationary sets – sponsored by Mandela Day doantions Bears Hot Chocolate from Importers...
Read MoreWoman’s day we are supporting a very courageous YOUNG WOMAN
This woman’s day we are supporting a very courageous YOUNG WOMAN whose perseverance is so inspiring. The Little Optimist has supported Anisha in her quest to walk again, due to her debilitating disease – Systemic Lupus. Now she...
Read MoreSupport our Supporters
ITALTILE, proud sponsor of The Little Optimist Trust, presently have a number of fantastic promotions storewide. Now is the perfect time to turn your house into a home. Xpression on the Beach is your one...
Read MoreSailing Therapy
If you could see their faces …….. #sailingtherapy with #thelittleoptimisttrust is the most unique and beautiful experience to witness. Marginalized kids experiencing the wonders of the world , the wind , nature , adventure and skills development and feelings...
Read MoreMandela Day
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than by the way it treats its children.” Nelson MandelaIt’s MANDELA DAY on 18 July! Help us treat the children with a little gift in...
Read MorePADDLING 4 MANDELA & THE CHILDREN!
Let’s raise R67000 in honour of Mandela Day! Its gonna be Awesome! The Little Optimist has become a large part of our lives and we are super proud to be part of the Team! As...
Read MoreCATalyst for doing good!
We LOVE being the CATalyst for doing good! This awesome (slightly angry looking) cat donated by @rogzwhq is on his way north. He has a bunch of toys and books donated by #africanfilmservices and @brinkushner with him for...
Read MoreSport SA Daily Diary chats to sailer & big wave surfer, Greg Bertish
How did this happen …..?Who is this guy ……?How can he say that ……?Is this REAL or FAKE …..?You decide ………….Two Oceans Marine ManufacturingUllman Sails South AfricaItaltile
Read MoreTeaching surfing skills to the 9 miles project kids in Elands Bay
Such a cool day inspiring, educating and teaching surfing skills to the @9milesproject kids in Elands Bay; with @mattbromleysurf , @jameslowe783 , @nigel_savel and @gregbertish ; with the help of the local coaches Clinton and...
Read MoreCovid -19 – The Little Optimist Sails on
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has been an enormous blow to our country and the economy, leaving no person untouched. We at the Trust are aware of the enormous strain this has placed on...
Read MoreYouth Day Book appeal
This YOUTH DAY… help us feed their minds. Support 2 children for R100.We will be delivering #thelittleoptimistbook and other educational children’s books and workbooks to marginalized kids and communities. PLEASE DONATE HERE and help us positively...
Read MoreSoup kitchen serving hundreds in the West Coast
These ladies and this SOUP KITCHEN served hundreds on the west coast each day. We are proud to be supporting them with food and vegetables we deliver each week. Dankie TIAAN en @laastedrif for all...
Read MoreSchool feeding
SCHOOL FEEDING …. #rice #maize #pilchards #lentils #bullybeaf and lots of #vegitables FOR THE CHILDREN at the #elandsbay school feeding program.Thanks #laastedrifboerdery and farmer TIAAN for all the veg, thanks @karacombrinck , Maneer Heyns, Ms Booysen...
Read MoreFood Delivery in Ebay
FOOD DELIVERY to the soup kitchen in #elandsbay Thanks to #laastedrif farm and farmer TIAAN, to @karacombrinck and to @9milesproject for organizing all the other food supplies. YEEEHA! @twooceansmarine@ullmansailssouthafrica@italtilesa#covid19#coronavirus#covidrelief#soupkitchen#donation#communityrelief#youthdevelopment#thelittleoptimisttrust@sailoptimist@sailoptimist@woeskus_magazine@weslander_koerant@deonbinglive@zigzagsurf@wavescapesa@captainkaisworld@52superseries@superyachtradio
Read MoreStay Safe with our guide
The Little Optimist collaborated with partners in the Netherlands and with Professor Pierre Goussard from Tygerberg Hospital to produce and distribute easy to read and understand Corona Virus Information Sheets. The brochures are available in 8 languages...
Read MoreTogether Today, The Little Optimist Trust and Ocean Love
Thabane of Imizamo Yethu and Together Today has come to us to ask for help. On the 20 April, we launched our first food parcel project and we received so much support and wonderful sponsorship...
Read MoreOptimism during the COVID-19
Please click here to be directed to the main newsletter by The Little Optimist Team Surfers rally to help coastal town residents Surfers and charities have joined forces to ensure that struggling families of a famous...
Read MoreThe Bertish Factor
What is it about these Bertish brothers? They spend half their lives trying to kill themselves and the other half saving the world. Or so it seems to us lesser mortals who do not ride...
Read MoreHelp Elands Bay
You have surfed their waves, visited their town NOW THEY NEED YOUR HELP!
Read MoreThe Little Optimist Trust raises R100000 to help Dusty beat cancer
On Wednesday 11 March, The Little Optimist Trust held a fundraiser for Dustin Heinze, or Dusty as he is fondly known, at Atlantic Boat Club. Dusty works as a skipper of a sport fishing boat...
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