https://youtu.be/XEgHykE_FLY?si=KcUQ6ziyQpNTiTr8 “The club is helping us to clean our planet Earth and to love animals and to respect nature.” - Ivenathi, 13Meet Ivenathi, a young leader from Khayelitsha who has been part of Earthchild Project’s Eco Explorers...
https://youtu.be/kyQOM5aBK38 In Khayelitsha’s Site B, 11-year-old Sisipho is growing up surrounded by challenges that many children in her community face. “Girls in my community experience challenges like rape, abuse, and they are also pressured in alcohol and drugs,”...
Harvest Day at Yomelela Primary School was something special this month. Learners from the Eco Warriors and Yoga Clubs, teachers, Principal Dlaku, the kitchen team, and our Garden Champions harvested baskets of carrots, greens, and herbs alongside our funders...
On the 16th of September 2025, in celebration of Spring in Lavender Hill, a new chapter began at Hillwood Primary School. Learners, teachers, community members, and partners came together with the Earthchild Project team and Urban Harvest to lay the foundation for our...
"When I’m surrounded by nature, I feel relaxed and calm.” – Iviwe, Eco Explorer In the busy streets of Khayelitsha, safe spaces for children are few and far between. Growing up here often means facing daily challenges: peer pressure, limited opportunities, and...
Period poverty is one of the most overlooked barriers to education for girls in under-resourced communities. Without access to safe and sustainable menstrual products, many girls are forced to miss school - a reality that affects their education, confidence, and...
We are filled with deep gratitude and inspiration following our Annual General Meeting (AGM) held this week. It was a powerful moment of reflection, celebration, and forward-thinking and whether you were with us in person or in spirit, we wanted to share the energy...
As a teenager from Lavender Hill, Catherine already carries the weight of a world that often tells girls they’re not enough. But through Earthchild Project’s Crown Sisters Club, something has shifted. https://youtu.be/SmVXvWa7VLE “I never actually liked myself,” she...
"My wish for boys and girls my age is to let them not do drugs, not get involved with gangsterism, and just be successful one day." Meet Lee-Haygen: Our bright 9 year old Earthchild from Lavender Hill, the worm whisperer, and eco-hero in action....
On Sunday 22 June, we gathered again at Rooftop on Bree to celebrate a powerful milestone - the 10th Annual International Day of Yoga (IDY) hosted by Earthchild Project ambassador, Joelle Sleebos. What began a decade ago has blossomed into a vibrant, purpose-driven...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAAgeq42XIg As we honoured the courage and voice of young people on the 16th of June, the story of 12-year-old Devado from Lavender Hill offers a glimpse into what it means to grow up with strength and self-awareness in today’s world....
On 14 May, Earthchild Project officially launched the Earthchild Project Classroom at Harmony Primary School in Lavender Hill - a joyful, nurturing space brought to life through the generosity and shared vision of our donors, The Yope Foundation. We're proud to see...
There is nothing like a day in nature to reconnect, reset, and fill our cups. Our recent team wellness day was just what our team needed – a chance to slow down, check in with ourselves, and enjoy some deep connection with self and each other under the oak trees at...
On 19 March, Earthchild Project staff, along with the incredible teachers and learners of Ikhusi Primary School in Khayelitsha, came together in our ECP classroom for the long-awaited celebration and expression of gratitude to Truworths for making this space possible....
On a warm afternoon at the beautiful Rocklands Health and Movement Centre in Cape Town, the Earthchild Project team came together for our Annual Family Gathering. This year, we expanded the circle by inviting not only our core team, Board of Directors, and ambassadors...