Welcome to Born in Africa

We aim to stimulate social and educational development in children who live in poverty, striving to create economically self-sustainable adults

Born in Africa provides academic, social and life skill programmes to children who live in the townships in the Bitou area of South Africa. The academic programme focuses on education and tertiary studies. The social programme is driven by individual mentorship. Our life skills programme enriches our learners by exposing them to life outside their rather limited daily routine.

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20 years Born in Africa

Born in Africa celebrated its 20th birthday in 2023 and we thank all who visited one of the festivities or supported us this year!

We also wrote a book about the past 20 years in honour of this special milestone! To buy your copy and for more information- https://www.borninafricaboek.com/

Have a look at what happened and the prestigious award that Isabelle received;

SUCCESS STORIES

Abigail Gouws

Tertiary institution: University Stellenbosch
Field of study: Bachelor of Science in Medicine

Abigail, or Abby as she is well known...

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Anastacia Olivier

Tertiary institution: Varsity College

Field of study: Bachelor of education, Intermediate Phase (gr4 -7)

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Anelisa Mbopa

Tertiary institution: Stellenbosch University

Field of study: Bachelor Social Work

Anelisa grew up in Kranshoek and was accepted...

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Annilin Mouton

Tertiary Institution: Emmanuel Nursing College, Oudtshoorn

Field of study: Higher certificate in Nursing

Annilin Mouton grew up in...

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Ik ben echt in mijn element, en dat is allemaal dankzijj jou. Door de opleiding die ik mocht genieten, schonken jij en de rest van de BIA familie me de meest waardevolle schat: mijn eigen kritische blik. Deze kwaliteit en vaardigheden kwamen al goed van pas de komende maanden, en dat zal nog zo zijn in de toekomst. Dankjewel!

Michaela Whaites, BIA alumnus

It means a lot to me, to be part of Born in Africa, because they make me feel positive about life and myself. It means the world to me.

Ayesha Majavie, 15

Without BIA my life would be only half of it what it is now. BIA makes my life complete. I love the sea and thanks to BIA I can pursue my dream and become a professional life guard by the sea.

Nicole Jacobs, 16

Born in Africa is my umbrella in the rain, a blessing! The program helped me to find myself, I learned to believe in myself and that I am the change of my future. I can not wait to see what lies in front of me in the future with the help of Born in Africa.

Danielle Sputa, 18

We play, we dance and do great things in Born in Africa. It’s a place where you can go to and where people are watching over you and taking care of you.

Shavon Brink, 9

How to help

Inspired by our success stories?

Contribute toward the ongoing achievements of our organisation by monthly bursary contributions or organise a fundraiser to support our programs or assist us by creating worldwide awareness!

Support us

Through a company auditor, Donorinfo.be, an independent information centre for good causes in Belgium, checks the figures and year balance of Born in Africa. Our figures match our goals.

BIA is worth your trust!