Tshepang Programme for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of restoring hope and transforming lives.

Founder Susan Rammekwa, a social worker, established the organisation in March 2006 after witnessing first-hand the challenges faced by vulnerable children and families in the community.

Over the past two decades, the organisation has grown significantly and now supports about 450 children and vulnerable families through a range of initiatives. These include aftercare programmes, youth development and life skills training, daily meals, homework supervision, stationery support and moral regeneration programmes.

To celebrate the milestone, Tshepang hosted a Restoration Concert at its premises on July 25. The event also served as a fundraiser to support the organisation’s ongoing work and featured performances by several well-known gospel artists.

“Tshepang directly translates to ‘have hope’ and that’s what we hope to instil in disadvantaged children who have lost their parents, as well as the community at large.

“For two decades we have supported and empowered them to become confident, healthy and responsible members of society,” said Rammekwa.

She said reaching the 20-year milestone has inspired the organisation to do even more.

“Going forward we hope to become an umbrella organisation and establish Tshepang branches in areas that need them most,” she said.

Tshepang Programme is situated at 82 Rothchild Street, Princess. For more information, contact Rammekwa on 083 456 6933 or email srammekwa@gmail.com.