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      Hero in my Hood

      2000 Santa Shoeboxes

      2,000 Santa Shoeboxes Have a Hero in my Hood Book Inside – Can You Help Make it 3,000?

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyNovember 5, 2026November 5, 2026 443 0

      More than 2,000 children will find a Hero story, activity, or colouring book when they open their Santa Shoebox this year, bringing them not just the excitement of Christmas, but…

      Tears

      TEARS Brings Animal Care Lessons to Life in Local Primary Schools

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyOctober 16, 2026October 15, 2026 939 0

      Through interactive school visits and fun Hero in My Hood activity books, TEARS is empowering primary school learners to become more compassionate towards their pets and build a kinder community…

      Hero In My Hood

      Hero in my Hood Spreads Warmth Through Learning and Mandela Day Giving

      by Nothando Mthembu@GoodThingsGuyJune 30, 2026June 30, 2026 750 0

      From supporting Funda Nenja’s animal welfare lessons to helping Ladles of Love bring Mandela Day magic to classrooms across SA, Hero in my Hood is spreading warmth this winter by…

      animal rescue posters

      Support Your Local Animal Rescue Organisation With Awesome Posters!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyFebruary 1, 2026January 30, 2026 871 0

      Hero in my Hood has kicked off 2026 with a meaningful posters project that supports animal welfare organisations!   South Africa (01 February 2026) – Hero in my Hood is…

      Monkey Rescue

      Monkey Rescue Story Gets Fun Spin Thanks to Hero in my Hood!

      by Savanna Douglas@GoodThingsGuyOctober 16, 2025October 16, 2025 743 0

      Now translated into a story for children, Monkey Helpline’s rescue mission that saved three vervet monkeys at sea will reach and inspire little minds, too!   South Africa (16 October…

      AACL Johannesburg Get Fun Children’s Activities to Aid Welfare Education

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvApril 8, 2024November 26, 2024 852 0

      The AACL Johannesburg team have worked with Hero in My Hood to create educational materials for primary school children.   Johannesburg, South Africa (08 April 2024) – The Animal Anti-Cruelty…

      Fatherhood Spanish

      Hero In My Hood Translate Book to Spanish for Mexican Children to Enjoy

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier @tylerleighvJanuary 30, 2024November 26, 2024 541 1

      South Africa’s Hero in My Hood has had an exciting project, translating their Lucky Animal Welfare colouring book into Spanish for children in Mexico.   South Africa (30 January 2024)…

      Johannesburg Mom Activity

      Fun and Free Activity Pages Teach Children the Importance of Protective Shelter for Pets

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 29, 2023November 26, 2024 890 0

      ‘Hero in my Hood’ has fun activity pages designed to teach children the importance of good pet care in winter; from making sure pets have warm jerseys and bedding, to…

      Dog Education

      Kenton-on-Sea Community Starts Youth-Based Dog Education Programme

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvFebruary 20, 2023November 26, 2024 1,000 0

      The Kariega Foundation has adopted a new programme under its umbrella, a youth-based dog education programme that will uplift Marselle’s children and their dogs.   Kenton-on-Sea, South Africa (20 February…

      Books Activity

      2023 is a Year for Books – Hero in my Hood Sets Goals to Give More Books to Children

      by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJanuary 26, 2023November 26, 2024 494 0

      Hero in my Hood has shared the team’s goals for 2023 and they include more books in more South African languages and getting books to each organisation currently on the…

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