Social Development and Education
After weeks of preparation the Osidisweni Creche in Gcilima was re-opened on 24 August 2020, fully compliant and ready to educate their pupils in a safe and compliant environment. Thank you to all the sponsors and contributors from the bottom of our hearts, whether it be advice and guidance or[…]
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STUDENT FOOD RELIEF: It has come to our attention that there are several students on apprenticeship who are the main breadwinners of their household. Some of these students have lost their wage/salary due to the COVID-19 Lockdown. Gratiari would like to make a food parcel available to any student who[…]
Read moreWe are distributing emergency food relief parcels to citizens of the Ray Nkonyeni municipal area. We do not regard race, gender, demographics or social standing, the only criteria is that you have to have no food in the home and still be waiting for government assistance. We report any abuse[…]
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We desperately need help with food relief! Please open your hearts, cupboards and wallets… Since day one of the lockdown we have been selling masks to raise funds and acquiring more masks than we can produce to hand out to local non-profit organisations. We are in desperate need for food[…]
Read moreThe Osindisweni Community Creche in Gcilima serves around 48 children aged 3 months to 5 years. They are located near the Gcilima Clinic. The school fees are R100 per month, which include all expenses, including teachers’ salaries, but they have to bring their own food to school every day. This[…]
Read moreGratiari hosted a high tea at The Good Life Cafe in Shelly Beach. Not only did 2 charities benefit from this event, but it also honoured the women in our community who give all of themselves every day. Women from local charity organisations were sponsored to attend and it was[…]
Read moreServing food in Masinenge is an eye opener. There is a lot of stigma attached to this informal settlement, but the people are genuine. The children are our highlight. We get to see the same little faces over and over again during the same feed. They provide for the whole[…]
Read moreThe course was sold out, the food was delicious, the prizes were great. organised by Dalene Erasmus from The Lower South Coast SPCA. Gratiari sponsored and managed the food and platters. The day was once again a great success for them.
Read moreOrganised by Carol Ann Warren from We Care KZN, a party with sweets and snacks and gifts which the children very much enjoyed. It was a privilege to spend the afternoon with them
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