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“I cannot emphasize how grateful and happy we are."

Merry Christmas AAC!

A last minute Christmas donation Makes for a very special Soul Sparkles Christmas.  

Soul Sparkles find Christmas gifts at Sophie’s Creche.

Christmas for the Soul Sparkles, just got a lot better!

An unexpected windfall opens the door for a Soul Sparkles surprise.

Meet Rethabile, whose name means, “we are happy.” He’s a rising star at Sophie’s Creche.

Meet Rearabilwe, whose name means, “we’ve been answered.” He’s the creche’s animal expert and can identify and name every animal on the chart!

Meet Onkarabile, who demonstrates this vital skill kids need to learn before they get into grammar school.

Can you compete with this 5 year old?

After baking their first batch of cupcakes,  Sophie’s Creche kids gift the pre-schoolers with a special surprise!

Students at Sophie’s Creche Learn to Decorate Cupcakes!

Not all creches (nurseries) in Africa have a “real” kitchen with a “real stove” and a “real oven.” For Sophie’s Creches' “Make and Bake" Day is a very special event.

In the past, the "Make and Bake” Class is the one most African creches (nurseries) skip because stove and ovens are expensive.

Sophie’s Creche showcases beautiful flowers and traditional colorful Cape Town huts for Heritage Day. 

Learn about Sophie's creative process behind creating the famous Ndebele huts of Africa and her whimsical duck plates.

Sophie’s Creche find many ways to celebrate public holiday, Heritage Day on September 24th.

Kids get cozy on new foam mattresses. 

Learn how this $44 major upgrade transforms Sophie’s Creche.

"We Were Forced to Sit on the Floor"

Students enjoy lunch in their new chairs.

Not every classroom in Africa come with chairs.

 It’s Spring Day at Sophie's Creche!

“We don’t have chairs and tables, but everything else is beautiful."

The Connection between Apartheid and No Chairs...

 What’s wrong with this picture?  Creche Kids eating on floors is reminiscent of Apartheid days.  

Sophie’s aides, Betty and Nosipho enjoy a break from Teacher Certification classes with fellow teachers and their principal.

Betty, a teacher’s aide at Sophie’s Creche working towards her teacher’s certification credentials.

Watch how the Creche kids celebrate Easter!