On a sunny day in Rawsonville, the Tierstel Daycare Centre buzzed with laughter and excitement as children participated in an interactive sports day. Organised by Danél Louw, a registered kinderkineticist, this interactive event was a delightful celebration of movement, play, and connection.

In October, the Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative had the privilege to be visited by Bernsdorf Blaasorkes, a talented Dutch youth music group, who brought the universal language of music to Lorraine NGK Primary School. Their visit, which included a lively workshop with the Grade 6 and 7 students, was a celebration of creativity, learning, and cultural exchange.

Over the past few weeks, fourth-year Speech- , Language- , and Hearing Therapy students from Stellenbosch University have visited our Tierstel Daycare Centre to conduct essential screenings as part of their course practicals.

Transport is vital for the mobility and well-being of staff, children, and members of the Fairhills Association (DTK Fairtrade Initiative). So, having a transport service in place is crucial to the success of our Fairtrade programme. Currently, Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative has two mini busses enabling easy transport solutions for our Fairtrade programme.

The Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative is making strides in improving healthcare access in Rawsonville, with their established Fairtrade clinic and mobile clinic.

On June 14, 2024, Fairtrade Africa and Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative (DTK Fairtrade Initiative) joined forces to host a pivotal Youth Day meeting. The aim was to confront the pressing challenges afflicting the youth of our Breedekloof community.

Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative is excited to announce that we are collaborating with the Anna Foundation for an after-school programme at Lorraine NGK Primary School. This collaboration aims to nurture and empower our young children and make a lasting impact on their lives.

Our rural community clinic provides basic medical services, maternal and child healthcare, chronic disease management and even basic eye care to all our Fairtrade beneficiaries.

Wayne emphasises the fact that he might not have been able to tell his story today if it were not for the Fairtrade initiative. Wayne was nine years old when the Fairhills Association (now known as the DTK Fairtrade Initiative) project started. What might not seem like a big moment for a young boy at that time, turned out to be a crucial part in his success story.

The Fairtrade Premium Committee decided to assist school-going learners with their school uniforms, at the start of the 2024 school year.

23 February 2024 marked the opening night of DTK Wines’ first collaborative art exhibition, as well as their first Student2Star exhibition.

As part of their year-end celebration, the 2Blossom Foundation gifted their art students with holiday kits for the December vacation. These holiday packs basic art supplies, toiletries and sweet and salty snacks.

As we approach the end of this year, we find ourselves pausing to reflect on the impactful journey we've experienced at the Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative in 2023.

On Friday, 10 November, Du Toitskloof Fairtrade Initiative hosted a 16 Days of Activism event for the women from our Fairtrade farms. Advocate Cindy Abdol, from our neighbouring town Worcester, spearheaded a crucial discussion on violence against women and children.

We had another wonderful visit from the folks at 2Fellas Media, as part of another media project via the Fairtrade Foundation. They visited our brand new mobile library at the local primary school.

Student 2 Star is an opportunity for the learners to gain more in-depth experience about what it means to be a professional artist and how to prepare for an exhibition.

Every day, the cool, early morning rises over our Fairtrade projects, casting a warm glow on the individuals who make it all happen. So, we were excited when Fairtrade Africa and Two Fellas Media paid us a visit to capture a day of one of these very important individuals; Sanna Muller.

Three of our 2Blossom Foundation learners had the opportunity to visit the Hugo Naudé 3200 Art Exhibition.

The 2Blossom Arts & Crafts Centre kickstarted the June holidays with a creative workshop for our Grade 4 and 5 2Blossom learners.

We are bursting with pride over the accomplishments of our local soccer team, Young Shooters.