Hundreds of young children from underserved areas got to enjoy the beach day of their dreams thanks to community love! For many, it was their very first time ever enjoying a day out at the sea:
Cape Town, South Africa (06 January 2025) — One of Breadline Africa’s longest-standing initiatives proved successful once again as hundreds of children got to enjoy the seaside day of their dreams.
The Seaside Outing effort is one that the organisation has made a priority for years. It’s an opportunity for children from underserved communities to experience what many of them have only ever imagined, as well as a chance to make memories that last a lifetime.
For any child, a beach day is an experience rivalling magic. For an impoverished child who does not have a safe area to play and oftentimes already knows trauma, it’s a life-changing experience that tops magic.
While Breadline handles the logistics to ensure the children get to have a perfect day filled with sunshine, sea-splashing and sandcastles, it’s ultimately the larger South African community that makes it possible.
Through donations, both big and small, another child is afforded the chance to take part. And, year after year, community love has made the mission possible, with 2024 being no exception.
Breadline Africa reported that they were once again able to give hundreds of children the happy memories of a beach day out at St James Beach in Cape Town. As always, the joy the day brought everyone—from kids to volunteers—was immense and a gift all its own.
“Their smiles and laughter were the best Christmas gift we could ask for,” shared the Breadline team.
Many people stepped up to ensure that the kiddies (who are from Breadline Africa’s Early Childhood Development Centres) were afforded the ultimate beach day. Shark Spotters were on safety duty while volunteers filled the day up with games and activities. The young beach buddies were also given protective beach gear, treats and snacks, and, of course, Santa’s gift packs.
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