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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Born in Africa has motivated me to study hard because I’ve seen a lot of people succeed through born in Africa.

Indiphile Gqwaru, Grade 9

BIA helps me and my parents through tough times: when I had no school supplies you guys gave me.

Quamé Barnard, grade 3

I have learnt a lot at BIA. They taught me how to be myself today. I also made a lot of friends there. It’s one of the best things in my life that I ever imagined.

Anikiwe Mani, Grade 4

I would like to thank BIA for teaching me that if you want the good things in life you must work for it. It has taught me to always look on the bright and positive side. I could write a book thanking BIA for helping me get out of situations I didn’t think I could get out of.

Phelo Ganthsu, grade 7

You guys created me a new life since day one. I am so grateful for the mentors who helped me a lot with deficient things and supported me in everything I went through.

Fabia Lourens, grade 6

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!