NPO helps turn trash to treasure

A GROUP of women, who care about the importance of Early Childhood Development (ECD), sponsored a Waste2Toys workshop hosted at the Inkanyezi Creche and Community Care Centre in Chesterville.

The Chic Mamas Do Care Durban were joined by a vibrant team from Singakwenza, an NPO which aims to build sustainable early childhood education programmes in economically disadvantaged through recycling.

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The team from Singakwenza equipped the preschool educators and home-based carers with the skills to make effective toys and learning aids from common recyclable waste.

“Teachers were encouraged to explore their creativity, making numerous items that will assist their learners with developing their numeracy and gross/fine motor skills,” said Jenny Du Bois from Chic Mamas.

“We were delighted to sponsor this Singakwenza workshop. Our key focus is on improving early childhood development in needy communities and equipping teachers and care-givers with effective skills. The 15 teachers thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and went away with valuable insights and cost-free ideas that will enrich their pre-schoolers’ development,” she said

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“We are so grateful to our loyal supporters who enable us to raise the funds for life-changing ECD workshops and preschool projects,” added du Bois.

Chic Mamas Do Care Durban opened up a ’boutique styled’ store at 2 Cedar Road in Westville last year. The team raises funds by selling quality pre-loved women’s clothing and fashion accessories.

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