The Anwar Jakoet Foundation (AJF) recently visited three Velddrif early-childhood development centres (ECDs) to provide much-needed assistance.
AJF is a non-profit organisation that focuses on early childhood development (ECD).
Thanks to Engen’s fuel donation, worth R15 000, it was able to reach out to the local community.
“We are grateful for Engen’s fuel sponsorship that made it possible for the AJF to reach three Velddrif Educare Centres where resources are seriously lacking,” said AJF founder Anwar Jakoet.
“We visited Pelikaan Bewaarskool ECD, Lutando Daycare Centre and White Dove Educate, where we assisted with educare boxes containing stationery, puzzles, reading books, sports items, beanies and bulk food items for the young learners and food parcels for the educators.”
He founded the organisation two years ago in response to Covid-19 and its devastation particularly in the poorest communities. It has since evolved and grown from supporting organisations in the Western Cape to a national footprint.
“In November last year we were supporting 23 ECD schools and, just six months later, thanks to the support we have received we are now able to assist 50 ECD schools,” Jakoet said proudly.
“Our biggest expense up to now has been fuel, as we travel the length and breadth of the Western Cape to reach forgotten dorpies. This sponsorship will primarily be used to support the numerous projects we now have on the go.”
A former teacher with an entrepreneurial mindset, he pointed out that hungry children cannot learn. The AJF is actively involved in the outreach programmes it supports, which also involves visiting impoverished areas.
Engen’s Head of Transformation and Stakeholder Engagement, Dr James Nyawera said: “We are proud to support the AJF and admire the work they are doing in the space as well as their humanitarian efforts. We hope that our contribution makes a small difference.”
