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New Kitchen for Bishop Lavis Paradise
Bishop Lavis Paradise was lovingly run by Mrs Brikkels for over 20 years. She ran

Holy Cross Children’s Home Paint Job
Last year a terrible fire destroyed the girls housing at Holy Cross Children’s home. Since

Luntu Educare Upgrade – Philippi
Luntu Educare’s needs were brought to our attention by Gina Leinberger – who has been

HELP LITTLE ONWABA GET NEW LEGS!
“I had the privilege to visit a small rural town in the Transkei, South Africa

Their day was made today! 28 July 2021
The smiles of these children residing in the Paarl East Area were priceless when receiving

RED HILL INFORMAL SETTLEMENT 15 July
On Thursday 15 July, the children of Redhill enjoyed a visit from Greg and listened

Sentinel Ocean Alliance visits The Little Optimist
22 / 06 / 2021 Sentinel Ocean Alliance visits The Little Optimist “This is the

PILOT Sailing Therapy Program
The Little Optimist Trust ran its first ever , full day Sailing Therapy Program on 22

Waterfront Sailing Therapy
Vitamin Sea and Sailing for Cape Flats kids Winter may have arrived in Cape Town,

In the News
We had an amazing Day on Saturday. The first Full day Sailing Therapy Program run

INSPIRATION DAY at Rainbow Educare
Masiphumalele – South Africa; 22 April 2021 Greg and Laura visited Rainbow Educare for this

Gym Bunnies Bring Smiles to kids this Easter
Easter eggs were the order of the day for 80 children at SOS Children’s Village

James House
7 / 4/2021 IMIZAMO YETHU with James House and The Little Optimist Trust. Kids at

A Place called Home
Hangberg – Hout Bay 2 April 2021 Theresa is “mother” to 50 small “semi abandoned”

Bling & Chocolate for Bravery
Maitland Cottage Children’s Hospital – 31 March 2021 The kids at Maitland Cottage Hospital were

Turn the Tide with Chocolate Eggs
1 April 2020 – Hout Bay Thanks to our amazing collection boxes manufactured by The

Handjiesvol Hospital Creche – Tygerberg Hospital
WED 24 March 2021 When the Little Optimist Trust team rolls in, you know that

Bling for Bravery
Bling for Bravery is an initiative by Harfield Harriers Running Club in collaboration with the

Inspiration day at Luntu Educare
This little Edu Care Creche is lovingly run by Mama Linda, who built the home

Sentinel Primary School Hout Bay
10 March 2021. It was a stormy rainy day . Many of these kids live



