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Junior JaBBers!
Rosewood Primary School Bonteheuwel
CouldC Training
13:30 - 15:00
NOV
03
2019
Wham! ***
*** Kapow!
Zap! ***
Our Junior JaBBers Boxing Circle was a Hit and Jab!
A group of 20x feisty kids (between the ages of 5 and 1...
1/ 2/ 3/ - Inye - Zimbini - Zinathu
Mfuleni, Blue Downs
Ncedolwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
30
2019
...
"Be Brave little One"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
23
2019
...
"Red fish, blue fish, yellow fish"
Mfuleni, Blue Downs
Ncedolwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
16
2019
...
"Bubbles, bubbles, more bubbles!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
26
2019
...
"Children have got to be free"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
19
2019
...
"Shell yeah!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
12
2019
...
Keep on swimming - Dori
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
05
2019
Together with a group of inspiring kids, in the Oncology Ward at Tygerberg Hospital, our Connect123 volunteers enjoyed some aquatic craft-making. It's...
GLOW
Bonteheuwel
Unexpected Opportunities
11:00 - 12:30
JUN
28
2019
Once upon a time...in Bonteheuwel
What an exhilarating morning we spent with our beautiful volunteer Kayla Diamond who has written her first childr...
"SEA'ze the day!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospitall
Tygerberg Children's Hospital TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
27
2019
Today we welcomed 5x Childlife Therapists who travelled all the way from America to spend time with us. We created little boats, shellfish and silver ...
"Move like a Jellyfish!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
14
2019
...
Brave Ocean Explorers
Mfuleni
Ncedolwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
07
2019
Under the "C"(Sea)123
----------------------------------
Today fifteen Connect123 volunteers met the wonderful Nicolene and her adorable 25x kids ...
BEEing art-smart
Lotus River Community Centre
Lotus River Community Centre
27 Feb 2019 to 27 Mar 2019
MAR
27
2019
to
FEB
27
2019
"BEEing" and Sisanda have collaborated in this creative venture and are facilitating an arts program at both the Lotus River and Ottery Community Cent...
BEEing a community
Ottery Bruce Recreation Centre
Ottery Community Centre
20 Feb 2019 to 19 Mar 2019
MAR
19
2019
to
FEB
20
2019
2019 is the year for growth and BEEing creative!
Who says that having fun with colorful drawings cannot be of substance. This February we are maki...
Bishops - Paint & Play
Martha's Explorer Educare
03 Dec 2018 to 04 Dec 2018
DEC
04
2018
to
DEC
03
2018
18 students from Kidd House at Bishops Diocesan College volunteered their time on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th December at our Sisanda FunDaytion Connect ...
Thankfulness
Mfuleni
Ncedlwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
NOV
30
2018
Two of our lovely UK sponsors joined us on a day out in Mfuleni. We loved showing them Ncedolwethu Educare which is a beneficiary very close to our he...
Little feet BIG dreams!
Educare Ncedolwethu Mfuleni
Ncedolwethu Educare
11:00 - 13:30
NOV
10
2018
It was a very exceptional day in the lives of 12 little humans. Saturday was their graduation day and their teachers repeatedly said that it is a day ...
GAPA - Get fit with African Zumba
G.A.P.A. Centre Khayelitsha
GAPA
10:00 - 12:00
SEP
07
2018
G.A.P.A. Grandmothers Against Poverty and Aids
We spent a very exciting and "upBEAT" Friday morning dancing with the gogos (Xhosa mean. grandmother...
Bust a move! Zumba time!
23 Aug 2018 to 27 Sep 2018
SEP
27
2018
to
AUG
23
2018
Once again our beautiful Zumba trainer Sania will be giving upbeat Zumba classes to eager kids. Due to popular demand she is returning to our lovely b...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
03
2018
Another lovely group of "Childlife" students from America visited the Children's Oncology Ward at the Tygerberg Hospital.
Anthea Lewis, our strong...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
27
2018
We spent the morning with the brave, little superheroes in the Paediatric Oncology Ward at the Tygerberg Hospital. The students from Connect123 were e...
Connect123 - Woodside Special Care Centre
Woodside Special Care Centre
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
20
2018
Conect123 will once again join Sisanda with ten students from America (specialising in "Childlife") and visit the Woodside Special Care Centre in Rond...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
13
2018
A moment captured forever!
What beautiful things you can create with exceptionally brave children and colourful popsicle sticks, soft wool, glitter...
Wellness Workshops with Core Fit
Corefit Centre, Seapoint
African Impact and Lawrence House
15 Jun 2018 to 28 Dec 2018
DEC
28
2018
to
JUN
15
2018
Wellness Workshop #1
Often grandmothers are the ones holding families together who are affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in SA. GAPA "Grandmothers Aga...
BEEing Creative
Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
15 Jun 2018 to 23 Nov 2018
NOV
23
2018
to
JUN
15
2018
Session 1:
Today, 5 learners joined Anja and Bonga for the first session of the BEEing Creative Art Circle! It was an exploration of shapes and colou...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
15
2018
Our 9 Ohio University students spent their Friday morning amongst the little superheroes at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital.
The brave little ones cr...
Magic with Butterfly Art Circle
Lawrence House
06 Jun 2018 to 11 Jul 2018
JUL
11
2018
to
JUN
06
2018
Session 1:
This session was all about getting to know our creative artists as well as exploring colours and feelings and how they work together.
...
Zumba!
Lawrence House
24 May 2018 to 28 Jun 2018
JUN
28
2018
to
MAY
24
2018
The Zumba classes have come to an end, but we are looking forward to more body moving and shaking in the near future.
This is a short reflection o...
Harmony in Music
Lawrence House
07 Feb 2018 to 14 Mar 2018
MAR
14
2018
to
FEB
07
2018
Greg and Abraham from Harmony Music Foundation have been bringing magical beats to 15 children at Lawrence House. Each week they have been exploring a...
The Craft Within
Lourier Primary School
30 Oct 2017 to 27 Nov 2017
NOV
27
2017
to
OCT
30
2017
Lisa-Marie and Bonga will be inspiring 12 Grade Three learners from Lourier Primary School, to dream bigger and be better! Art is a powerful medium th...
Colour your Soul
Woodstock
Lawrence House
19 Oct 2017 to 23 Nov 2017
NOV
23
2017
to
OCT
19
2017
Our vibrant and enthusiastic volunteer, Lisa-Marie, is hosting a 4-part workshop on art with children from Lawrence House. Each week is themed and wil...
BEEing Art Circle
Lourier Primary School
10 Oct 2017 to 05 Dec 2017
DEC
05
2017
to
OCT
10
2017
Anja and Ursula have been having a wonderful time with 8 learners from Lourier Primary School. Each week, they tackle a new art medium and let the cre...
Butterfly Art Project
Lourier Primary School
21 Aug 2017 to 04 Sep 2017
SEP
04
2017
to
AUG
21
2017
Valry and the learners from Lourier had 3 exciting art sessions, before we had to sadly call an end to the Circle. We look forward to having Valry bac...
Beeing Inspired
Lourier Primary School
15 Aug 2017 to 26 Sep 2017
SEP
26
2017
to
AUG
15
2017
Each week, Anja and Ursula guided learners through a maze of brilliant and beautiful art techniques, to create various bags and art pieces. Not only i...
Sensory Play with Connect 123
Maitland
Friends Day Centre
09:00 - 14:00
JUN
22
2017
On Friday, the 23 June, we have partnered with Connect 123 to host our first Sisanda Service Day. Together with two professors and 10 Child Life Inter...
Sensory Play with Connect 123
Maitland
Friends Day Centre
09:00 - 14:00
JUN
22
2017
On Friday, the 23 June, we have partnered with Connect 123 to host our first Sisanda Service Day. Together with two professors and 10 Child Life Inter...
Shoot for the Stars!
Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
16 May 2017 to 20 Jun 2017
JUN
20
2017
to
MAY
16
2017
Anja, who has been a longstanding team member of Sisanda FunDaytion, resigned earlier this year but promised to be back as a volunteer, and she certai...
Homework Circle
Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay
Sisterhood Girls
22 Jan 2017 to 13 Jul 2017
JUL
13
2017
to
JAN
22
2017
Who knew homework could be fun! A new Circle has started with 34 girls from the Sistahood in Imizamo Yethu. Malebo Malope is our very energetic and sk...
Sister- helping Sisters
Sea Point
Sisterhood Girls
08:00 - 10:00
OCT
15
2016
Many Thanks to Robyn who facilitates life style program to Sisterhood girls from Imizamo Yethu Hout Bay. Robyn programme helps these lovely girls to...
Laduma Early Childhood Development Circle
Mfuleni (Blue Downs area)
Masigcine Children's Home
22 Sep 2016 to 02 Dec 2016
DEC
02
2016
to
SEP
22
2016
In September we started a circle called Laduma at Masigcine Children's Home, based at Mfuleni in the Blue Downs area. The initial plan for this circle...
Yin Yang Yoga
SA Kinderhuis
SA Kinderhuis
02 Sep 2016 to 02 Sep 2016
SEP
02
2016
to
SEP
02
2016
Giving and receiving. Active versus passive. Mental Health and ... physical health. Yin and Yang - and YOGA!
A new Circle is about to launch: our f...
Exercising Sistahood #2
Corefit Centre, Regent Street, Seapoint
The Sistahood
26 Aug 2016 to 09 Dec 2016
DEC
09
2016
to
AUG
26
2016
We are happy to announce that last years successful Circle "Exercising Sistahood" is going into it's second round - as our fabulous No1 Fitness Instru...
1 ON 1 with the Edubox!
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
24 Apr 2016 to 27 Nov 2016
NOV
27
2016
to
APR
24
2016
It's easy to fall behind at school - especially if your life-circumstances are challenging. Frances Cronje and Amanda Loudon, two lovely, warm-hearted...
Butterfly Art Circle
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
11 Apr 2016 to 20 Jun 2016
JUN
20
2016
to
APR
11
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is teaming up with a volunteer from the "Butterfly Art Project" (see also: http://www.butterflyartproject.org/). In a nutshell: But...
Public Speaking Circle
Lawrence House
Lawrence House
08 Apr 2016 to 12 Aug 2016
AUG
12
2016
to
APR
08
2016
Nathan Phillander, a 3rd Year Medicine (and 1st year Psychology) student at UCT has an interesting skill to share: Public Speaking! Nathan says that b...
Laduma Circle
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
18 Mar 2016 to 22 Apr 2016
APR
22
2016
to
MAR
18
2016
LADUMA is !Xhosa and translates into - GAMES.
Edward Tekwa is a Computer-Scientist with a passion for outdoor-games ... AND he likes volunteering f...
The Activity Leader Circle
Claremont Congregational Church and O'Brien's Recruitment
Community
08 Jan 2016 to 22 Jan 2016
JAN
22
2016
to
JAN
08
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is all about recreational events at which inspiration, education, skills and above all 'love' is being shared! In order for these ...
Play it forward #4
Lourier Primary
Lourier Primary
19 Oct 2015 to 23 Nov 2015
NOV
23
2015
to
OCT
19
2015
For the first time in the Sisanda FunDaytion CIRCLE-History a volunteer has given her time for a full year! Julie "kicked off" her 4th round of "Play ...
Artists under construction
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
16 Oct 2015 to 11 Dec 2015
DEC
11
2015
to
OCT
16
2015
Thruworths is one of our most loyal funders. Not only do we receive generous monetary support from them, but their involved employees volunteer with u...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya Lethemba #2
Ikhaya Lethemba, Imizamo Yethu
Ikaya Lethemba
15 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015
NOV
19
2015
to
OCT
15
2015
Round two for Robyn Borowski's amazing Circle in Imizamo Yethu!
Our experienced volunteer Robyn and her crew of lovely friends and clients are cont...
Exercising Sistahood
202 Main Road, Seapoint
Sistahood, Imizamo Yethu
27 Aug 2015 to 26 Nov 2015
NOV
26
2015
to
AUG
27
2015
Sometimes the DOMINO-effect of random information is just delightful to witness!
At our very first Circle-meeting for Robyn Borowski's "Corefit Pil...
Play it forward #3
Lourier Primary School
17 Aug 2015 to 27 Sep 2015
SEP
27
2015
to
AUG
17
2015
Round 3 for Julie Frankenfeld's loved "Play it forward" Circle
A new group of 10 Grade 4 learners of Lourier Primary School will have the opportun...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya le Themba
Imizamo Yethu
Imizamo Yethu
02 Jul 2015 to 24 Sep 2015
SEP
24
2015
to
JUL
02
2015
Our lovely volunteer Robyn Borowski is back - and with her comes the opportunity for up to 100 children from Ikhaya le Themba to get fit inside and ou...
Another One Song Circle - Ingoma Enye Esangqeni
Khayisa Church, Thambo Village
Izandla Zethemba & Khanyisa Youth
17 Jun 2015 to 12 Aug 2015
AUG
12
2015
to
JUN
17
2015
Last year our "One Song Circle" prepared a fundraising song which was showcased at the Kidd House Variety Concert at Bishops Diocesan College. We love...
I am cre8ive
Koeberg Primary
Koeberg Primary
27 Apr 2015 to 01 Jun 2015
JUN
01
2015
to
APR
27
2015
A little while ago we were told that non-privileged schools (have to) drop the subject "Art" before any other. Again on another occasion we heard that...
Play it forward # 2
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary School
20 Apr 2015 to 08 Jun 2015
JUN
08
2015
to
APR
20
2015
What a happy and incredible ROUND 2 of Julie's successful "Play it forward Circle!
The ten new and excited Grade 4 children from Lourier Primary h...
Play it forward!
Lourier Primary School, Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
23 Feb 2015 to 23 Mar 2015
MAR
23
2015
to
FEB
23
2015
We are delighted to announce the beginning of a new Sisanda Circle and welcome Julie Frankenfeld to the Sisanda Family!
For the next 6 weeks, Julie...
InstaTrain Beach Bootcamp Circle
Camps Bay Beach
Salesian Institute
06 Aug 2014 to 01 Oct 2014
OCT
01
2014
to
AUG
06
2014
Cape Town is beautiful - and our new Circle volunteer Lee Thompson has chosen one of the most breath-taking sites as the venue for this new Sisanda Ci...
Corefit Pilates Circle #4
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
03 Aug 2014 to 28 Sep 2014
SEP
28
2014
to
AUG
03
2014
Round 4 for Robyn and a new group of fitness-loving Salesian Girls!
From 4th August until 29th September, Robyn will meet this eager group once a w...
The One Song Circle
Khanyisa Church
Izandla Zethemba
13 Jul 2014 to 27 Aug 2014
AUG
27
2014
to
JUL
13
2014
Nonkululeko “Nkulee” Gwele's connection to Sisanda FunDaytion has gone the full circle!
From being a 17-year-old teenager taking part in and benefit...
Improv! Circle Show
The Local Grill, Woodstock
10:30 - 12:00
JUL
01
2014
As part of our exciting Sisanda Circle Programme, our wonderful Sisanda volunteer and professional actor Jason Delplanque, taught 12 teenagers from La...
Improv! Circle
Lawrence House, 25 Regent Street, Woodstock
Lawrence House (Scalabrini Group)
15 May 2014 to 19 Jun 2014
JUN
19
2014
to
MAY
15
2014
"What a hoot the Improv! Circle is promising to be" is how we described our expectations before this Circle started. Now we would like to add 3 more ...
Corefit Pilates Circle #3
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
13 Apr 2014 to 22 Jun 2014
JUN
22
2014
to
APR
13
2014
Robyn Borowski's COREFIT PILATES CIRCLE continued into a successful round #3 - and what an amazing experience this has been!
The 10 girls from the ...
Drumming Circle
Salesian Institute
Salesian Institute
03 Mar 2014 to 25 May 2014
MAY
25
2014
to
MAR
03
2014
Mix 7 motivated pupils of the "School of Skills" from the Salesian Institute with a dedicated drummer from New York and you will get a stunning recipe...
Corefit Pilates Circle #2
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road Seapoint
Salesian Institute
09 Feb 2014 to 23 Mar 2014
MAR
23
2014
to
FEB
09
2014
Sisanda's Year of Circles has - indisputably - started on a strong leg! Robyn Borowski has entered her second round of the popular "Corefit Pilates C...
Corefit Pilates Circle - Session 4
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
19 Nov 2013 to 20 Nov 2013
NOV
20
2013
to
NOV
19
2013
We wish Robyn and her lovely group of Salesian Girls a fantastic and successful 4th and last session of the Corefit Pilates Circle this Wednesday, 20....
Corefit Pilates Circle
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
10:00 - 11:00
OCT
29
2013
The 2013 taster of Robyn Borowsky's "Corefit Pilates Circle" started on Wednesday, 30th October 2013.
Over the next four weeks Robyn will give 6 te...
Are you ready? Circle #3
Practical School of Philosophy
Amy Biehl Foundation
11:00 - 13:00
AUG
02
2013
Suzanne is back for an extended version of "Are you ready"? More learning, more laughing, more communication ..
For more information on this valuabl...
Dance with Human Rights
Khanyisa Church and Claremont Congregational Church
Izandla Zethemba
13:50 - 16:50
JUL
03
2013
How better to end the first year of your new program "Sisanda Circles" than with the volunteer who started the program off in 2012!
We welcomed Zaki...
Do the right thing! Circle
Leliebloem House
Leliebloem House
12:45 - 15:45
JUN
04
2013
Wendy and Hannah McGregor are a Canadian mother&daughter Team who spent two weeks of their holiday volunteering in Cape Town. Wendy is an expert on “B...
Are you ready? Circle #2
Practical School of Philosophy
Emasithandane Home AND Leliebloem Home
12:30 - 15:30
MAY
17
2013
Since "Are you ready #1" was a real success and fulfilled an important need amongst the Youth, Suzanne von Klemperer decided to repeat her Circle - th...
Presentation Circle
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House
12:15 - 15:15
MAY
03
2013
Having noticed a need for presentation skills during the "Are you ready" Circle, Suzanne decided to offer a short, but intensive Circle focusing on th...
Are you ready? Circle #1
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House and St Georges Home for Girls
12:00 - 15:00
MAR
08
2013
Suzanne von Klemperer is a very involved volunteer “in her best years” as many would refer to those who left the working world behind them to enjoy li...
Ukufunda Circle
Ncedolwethu Educare Center
Mfuleni Community
11:50 - 14:50
FEB
26
2013
Ukufunda - "reading" in Xhosa - is the entrance into a world of exciting stories and interesting, valuable information. Once a week our lovely volunte...
Hiking with Lauren
Hiking trails all over Cape Town
St Georges Home for Girls
11:35 - 14:35
NOV
24
2012
Lauren Kaminskas has come from America and fell in love with our country. A few years back she successfully opened her own Hiking business “Mother Cit...
Rockstar Artwork Circle
Nazareth House
Nazareth House
11:15 - 14:15
NOV
06
2012
Lisa Othmer is our second Intern from overseas to start her own project through the Sisanda Circles. Inbetween finishing her matric and starting to st...
Zwelitsha Circle
Vrygrond Library
Vrygrond Community
11:35 - 14:35
OCT
02
2012
Zunaid Moola, an internationally educated South African with great experience of teaching others about the tapestry of our colourful country, was the ...
Dance with Zakiya
22 Dorothy Zihlangu St, Tambo Village
Izandla Zethemba
10:45 - 13:45
JUL
03
2012
Kickstarting our new Sisanda Circle programme, Zakiya Atkinson set the perfect precedent. Being a professional Dancer from America, she taught 20 Yout...
Zumba 2.0
to 01 Jan 1970
JAN
01
1970
to
Sania is back and ready to kick off another awesome Zumba circle with some energetic and wonderful children!...
Zumba Time!
to 01 Jan 1970
JAN
01
1970
to
Sania is back and ready to kick off her second Zumba Circle with some enthusiastic and energised children!...
Junior JaBBers!
Rosewood Primary School Bonteheuwel
CouldC Training
13:30 - 15:00
NOV
03
2019
Wham! ***
*** Kapow!
Zap! ***
Our Junior JaBBers Boxing Circle was a Hit and Jab!
A group of 20x feisty kids (between the ages of 5 and 1...
*** Kapow!
Zap! ***
Our Junior JaBBers Boxing Circle was a Hit and Jab!
A group of 20x feisty kids (between the ages of 5 and 1...
1/ 2/ 3/ - Inye - Zimbini - Zinathu
Mfuleni, Blue Downs
Ncedolwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
30
2019
...
"Be Brave little One"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
23
2019
...
"Red fish, blue fish, yellow fish"
Mfuleni, Blue Downs
Ncedolwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
16
2019
...
"Bubbles, bubbles, more bubbles!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
26
2019
...
"Children have got to be free"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
19
2019
...
"Shell yeah!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
12
2019
...
Keep on swimming - Dori
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
05
2019
Together with a group of inspiring kids, in the Oncology Ward at Tygerberg Hospital, our Connect123 volunteers enjoyed some aquatic craft-making. It's...
GLOW
Bonteheuwel
Unexpected Opportunities
11:00 - 12:30
JUN
28
2019
Once upon a time...in Bonteheuwel
What an exhilarating morning we spent with our beautiful volunteer Kayla Diamond who has written her first childr...
What an exhilarating morning we spent with our beautiful volunteer Kayla Diamond who has written her first childr...
"SEA'ze the day!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospitall
Tygerberg Children's Hospital TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
27
2019
Today we welcomed 5x Childlife Therapists who travelled all the way from America to spend time with us. We created little boats, shellfish and silver ...
"Move like a Jellyfish!"
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC Tough Living with Cancer
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
14
2019
...
Brave Ocean Explorers
Mfuleni
Ncedolwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
07
2019
Under the "C"(Sea)123
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Today fifteen Connect123 volunteers met the wonderful Nicolene and her adorable 25x kids ...
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Today fifteen Connect123 volunteers met the wonderful Nicolene and her adorable 25x kids ...
BEEing art-smart
Lotus River Community Centre
Lotus River Community Centre
27 Feb 2019 to 27 Mar 2019
MAR
27
2019
to
FEB
27
2019
"BEEing" and Sisanda have collaborated in this creative venture and are facilitating an arts program at both the Lotus River and Ottery Community Cent...
BEEing a community
Ottery Bruce Recreation Centre
Ottery Community Centre
20 Feb 2019 to 19 Mar 2019
MAR
19
2019
to
FEB
20
2019
2019 is the year for growth and BEEing creative!
Who says that having fun with colorful drawings cannot be of substance. This February we are maki...
Who says that having fun with colorful drawings cannot be of substance. This February we are maki...
Bishops - Paint & Play
Martha's Explorer Educare
03 Dec 2018 to 04 Dec 2018
DEC
04
2018
to
DEC
03
2018
18 students from Kidd House at Bishops Diocesan College volunteered their time on Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th December at our Sisanda FunDaytion Connect ...
Thankfulness
Mfuleni
Ncedlwethu Educare
09:00 - 12:00
NOV
30
2018
Two of our lovely UK sponsors joined us on a day out in Mfuleni. We loved showing them Ncedolwethu Educare which is a beneficiary very close to our he...
Little feet BIG dreams!
Educare Ncedolwethu Mfuleni
Ncedolwethu Educare
11:00 - 13:30
NOV
10
2018
It was a very exceptional day in the lives of 12 little humans. Saturday was their graduation day and their teachers repeatedly said that it is a day ...
GAPA - Get fit with African Zumba
G.A.P.A. Centre Khayelitsha
GAPA
10:00 - 12:00
SEP
07
2018
G.A.P.A. Grandmothers Against Poverty and Aids
We spent a very exciting and "upBEAT" Friday morning dancing with the gogos (Xhosa mean. grandmother...
We spent a very exciting and "upBEAT" Friday morning dancing with the gogos (Xhosa mean. grandmother...
Bust a move! Zumba time!
23 Aug 2018 to 27 Sep 2018
SEP
27
2018
to
AUG
23
2018
Once again our beautiful Zumba trainer Sania will be giving upbeat Zumba classes to eager kids. Due to popular demand she is returning to our lovely b...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
AUG
03
2018
Another lovely group of "Childlife" students from America visited the Children's Oncology Ward at the Tygerberg Hospital.
Anthea Lewis, our strong...
Anthea Lewis, our strong...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
27
2018
We spent the morning with the brave, little superheroes in the Paediatric Oncology Ward at the Tygerberg Hospital. The students from Connect123 were e...
Connect123 - Woodside Special Care Centre
Woodside Special Care Centre
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
20
2018
Conect123 will once again join Sisanda with ten students from America (specialising in "Childlife") and visit the Woodside Special Care Centre in Rond...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUL
13
2018
A moment captured forever!
What beautiful things you can create with exceptionally brave children and colourful popsicle sticks, soft wool, glitter...
What beautiful things you can create with exceptionally brave children and colourful popsicle sticks, soft wool, glitter...
Wellness Workshops with Core Fit
Corefit Centre, Seapoint
African Impact and Lawrence House
15 Jun 2018 to 28 Dec 2018
DEC
28
2018
to
JUN
15
2018
Wellness Workshop #1
Often grandmothers are the ones holding families together who are affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in SA. GAPA "Grandmothers Aga...
Often grandmothers are the ones holding families together who are affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in SA. GAPA "Grandmothers Aga...
BEEing Creative
Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
15 Jun 2018 to 23 Nov 2018
NOV
23
2018
to
JUN
15
2018
Session 1:
Today, 5 learners joined Anja and Bonga for the first session of the BEEing Creative Art Circle! It was an exploration of shapes and colou...
Today, 5 learners joined Anja and Bonga for the first session of the BEEing Creative Art Circle! It was an exploration of shapes and colou...
Connect123 -
Tygerberg Children's Hospital
TLC
09:00 - 12:00
JUN
15
2018
Our 9 Ohio University students spent their Friday morning amongst the little superheroes at Tygerberg Children’s Hospital.
The brave little ones cr...
The brave little ones cr...
Magic with Butterfly Art Circle
Lawrence House
06 Jun 2018 to 11 Jul 2018
JUL
11
2018
to
JUN
06
2018
Session 1:
This session was all about getting to know our creative artists as well as exploring colours and feelings and how they work together.
...
This session was all about getting to know our creative artists as well as exploring colours and feelings and how they work together.
...
Zumba!
Lawrence House
24 May 2018 to 28 Jun 2018
JUN
28
2018
to
MAY
24
2018
The Zumba classes have come to an end, but we are looking forward to more body moving and shaking in the near future.
This is a short reflection o...
This is a short reflection o...
Harmony in Music
Lawrence House
07 Feb 2018 to 14 Mar 2018
MAR
14
2018
to
FEB
07
2018
Greg and Abraham from Harmony Music Foundation have been bringing magical beats to 15 children at Lawrence House. Each week they have been exploring a...
The Craft Within
Lourier Primary School
30 Oct 2017 to 27 Nov 2017
NOV
27
2017
to
OCT
30
2017
Lisa-Marie and Bonga will be inspiring 12 Grade Three learners from Lourier Primary School, to dream bigger and be better! Art is a powerful medium th...
Colour your Soul
Woodstock
Lawrence House
19 Oct 2017 to 23 Nov 2017
NOV
23
2017
to
OCT
19
2017
Our vibrant and enthusiastic volunteer, Lisa-Marie, is hosting a 4-part workshop on art with children from Lawrence House. Each week is themed and wil...
BEEing Art Circle
Lourier Primary School
10 Oct 2017 to 05 Dec 2017
DEC
05
2017
to
OCT
10
2017
Anja and Ursula have been having a wonderful time with 8 learners from Lourier Primary School. Each week, they tackle a new art medium and let the cre...
Butterfly Art Project
Lourier Primary School
21 Aug 2017 to 04 Sep 2017
SEP
04
2017
to
AUG
21
2017
Valry and the learners from Lourier had 3 exciting art sessions, before we had to sadly call an end to the Circle. We look forward to having Valry bac...
Beeing Inspired
Lourier Primary School
15 Aug 2017 to 26 Sep 2017
SEP
26
2017
to
AUG
15
2017
Each week, Anja and Ursula guided learners through a maze of brilliant and beautiful art techniques, to create various bags and art pieces. Not only i...
Sensory Play with Connect 123
Maitland
Friends Day Centre
09:00 - 14:00
JUN
22
2017
On Friday, the 23 June, we have partnered with Connect 123 to host our first Sisanda Service Day. Together with two professors and 10 Child Life Inter...
Sensory Play with Connect 123
Maitland
Friends Day Centre
09:00 - 14:00
JUN
22
2017
On Friday, the 23 June, we have partnered with Connect 123 to host our first Sisanda Service Day. Together with two professors and 10 Child Life Inter...
Shoot for the Stars!
Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
16 May 2017 to 20 Jun 2017
JUN
20
2017
to
MAY
16
2017
Anja, who has been a longstanding team member of Sisanda FunDaytion, resigned earlier this year but promised to be back as a volunteer, and she certai...
Homework Circle
Imizamo Yethu, Hout Bay
Sisterhood Girls
22 Jan 2017 to 13 Jul 2017
JUL
13
2017
to
JAN
22
2017
Who knew homework could be fun! A new Circle has started with 34 girls from the Sistahood in Imizamo Yethu. Malebo Malope is our very energetic and sk...
Sister- helping Sisters
Sea Point
Sisterhood Girls
08:00 - 10:00
OCT
15
2016
Many Thanks to Robyn who facilitates life style program to Sisterhood girls from Imizamo Yethu Hout Bay. Robyn programme helps these lovely girls to...
Laduma Early Childhood Development Circle
Mfuleni (Blue Downs area)
Masigcine Children's Home
22 Sep 2016 to 02 Dec 2016
DEC
02
2016
to
SEP
22
2016
In September we started a circle called Laduma at Masigcine Children's Home, based at Mfuleni in the Blue Downs area. The initial plan for this circle...
Yin Yang Yoga
SA Kinderhuis
SA Kinderhuis
02 Sep 2016 to 02 Sep 2016
SEP
02
2016
to
SEP
02
2016
Giving and receiving. Active versus passive. Mental Health and ... physical health. Yin and Yang - and YOGA!
A new Circle is about to launch: our f...
A new Circle is about to launch: our f...
Exercising Sistahood #2
Corefit Centre, Regent Street, Seapoint
The Sistahood
26 Aug 2016 to 09 Dec 2016
DEC
09
2016
to
AUG
26
2016
We are happy to announce that last years successful Circle "Exercising Sistahood" is going into it's second round - as our fabulous No1 Fitness Instru...
1 ON 1 with the Edubox!
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
24 Apr 2016 to 27 Nov 2016
NOV
27
2016
to
APR
24
2016
It's easy to fall behind at school - especially if your life-circumstances are challenging. Frances Cronje and Amanda Loudon, two lovely, warm-hearted...
Butterfly Art Circle
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary
11 Apr 2016 to 20 Jun 2016
JUN
20
2016
to
APR
11
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is teaming up with a volunteer from the "Butterfly Art Project" (see also: http://www.butterflyartproject.org/). In a nutshell: But...
Public Speaking Circle
Lawrence House
Lawrence House
08 Apr 2016 to 12 Aug 2016
AUG
12
2016
to
APR
08
2016
Nathan Phillander, a 3rd Year Medicine (and 1st year Psychology) student at UCT has an interesting skill to share: Public Speaking! Nathan says that b...
Laduma Circle
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
18 Mar 2016 to 22 Apr 2016
APR
22
2016
to
MAR
18
2016
LADUMA is !Xhosa and translates into - GAMES.
Edward Tekwa is a Computer-Scientist with a passion for outdoor-games ... AND he likes volunteering f...
Edward Tekwa is a Computer-Scientist with a passion for outdoor-games ... AND he likes volunteering f...
The Activity Leader Circle
Claremont Congregational Church and O'Brien's Recruitment
Community
08 Jan 2016 to 22 Jan 2016
JAN
22
2016
to
JAN
08
2016
Sisanda FunDaytion is all about recreational events at which inspiration, education, skills and above all 'love' is being shared! In order for these ...
Play it forward #4
Lourier Primary
Lourier Primary
19 Oct 2015 to 23 Nov 2015
NOV
23
2015
to
OCT
19
2015
For the first time in the Sisanda FunDaytion CIRCLE-History a volunteer has given her time for a full year! Julie "kicked off" her 4th round of "Play ...
Artists under construction
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
Al Noor Orphanage Centre
16 Oct 2015 to 11 Dec 2015
DEC
11
2015
to
OCT
16
2015
Thruworths is one of our most loyal funders. Not only do we receive generous monetary support from them, but their involved employees volunteer with u...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya Lethemba #2
Ikhaya Lethemba, Imizamo Yethu
Ikaya Lethemba
15 Oct 2015 to 19 Nov 2015
NOV
19
2015
to
OCT
15
2015
Round two for Robyn Borowski's amazing Circle in Imizamo Yethu!
Our experienced volunteer Robyn and her crew of lovely friends and clients are cont...
Our experienced volunteer Robyn and her crew of lovely friends and clients are cont...
Exercising Sistahood
202 Main Road, Seapoint
Sistahood, Imizamo Yethu
27 Aug 2015 to 26 Nov 2015
NOV
26
2015
to
AUG
27
2015
Sometimes the DOMINO-effect of random information is just delightful to witness!
At our very first Circle-meeting for Robyn Borowski's "Corefit Pil...
At our very first Circle-meeting for Robyn Borowski's "Corefit Pil...
Play it forward #3
Lourier Primary School
17 Aug 2015 to 27 Sep 2015
SEP
27
2015
to
AUG
17
2015
Round 3 for Julie Frankenfeld's loved "Play it forward" Circle
A new group of 10 Grade 4 learners of Lourier Primary School will have the opportun...
A new group of 10 Grade 4 learners of Lourier Primary School will have the opportun...
Corefit Pilates @ Ikhaya le Themba
Imizamo Yethu
Imizamo Yethu
02 Jul 2015 to 24 Sep 2015
SEP
24
2015
to
JUL
02
2015
Our lovely volunteer Robyn Borowski is back - and with her comes the opportunity for up to 100 children from Ikhaya le Themba to get fit inside and ou...
Another One Song Circle - Ingoma Enye Esangqeni
Khayisa Church, Thambo Village
Izandla Zethemba & Khanyisa Youth
17 Jun 2015 to 12 Aug 2015
AUG
12
2015
to
JUN
17
2015
Last year our "One Song Circle" prepared a fundraising song which was showcased at the Kidd House Variety Concert at Bishops Diocesan College. We love...
I am cre8ive
Koeberg Primary
Koeberg Primary
27 Apr 2015 to 01 Jun 2015
JUN
01
2015
to
APR
27
2015
A little while ago we were told that non-privileged schools (have to) drop the subject "Art" before any other. Again on another occasion we heard that...
Play it forward # 2
Lourier Primary School
Lourier Primary School
20 Apr 2015 to 08 Jun 2015
JUN
08
2015
to
APR
20
2015
What a happy and incredible ROUND 2 of Julie's successful "Play it forward Circle!
The ten new and excited Grade 4 children from Lourier Primary h...
The ten new and excited Grade 4 children from Lourier Primary h...
Play it forward!
Lourier Primary School, Cafda Village
Lourier Primary School
23 Feb 2015 to 23 Mar 2015
MAR
23
2015
to
FEB
23
2015
We are delighted to announce the beginning of a new Sisanda Circle and welcome Julie Frankenfeld to the Sisanda Family!
For the next 6 weeks, Julie...
For the next 6 weeks, Julie...
InstaTrain Beach Bootcamp Circle
Camps Bay Beach
Salesian Institute
06 Aug 2014 to 01 Oct 2014
OCT
01
2014
to
AUG
06
2014
Cape Town is beautiful - and our new Circle volunteer Lee Thompson has chosen one of the most breath-taking sites as the venue for this new Sisanda Ci...
Corefit Pilates Circle #4
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
03 Aug 2014 to 28 Sep 2014
SEP
28
2014
to
AUG
03
2014
Round 4 for Robyn and a new group of fitness-loving Salesian Girls!
From 4th August until 29th September, Robyn will meet this eager group once a w...
From 4th August until 29th September, Robyn will meet this eager group once a w...
The One Song Circle
Khanyisa Church
Izandla Zethemba
13 Jul 2014 to 27 Aug 2014
AUG
27
2014
to
JUL
13
2014
Nonkululeko “Nkulee” Gwele's connection to Sisanda FunDaytion has gone the full circle!
From being a 17-year-old teenager taking part in and benefit...
From being a 17-year-old teenager taking part in and benefit...
Improv! Circle Show
The Local Grill, Woodstock
10:30 - 12:00
JUL
01
2014
As part of our exciting Sisanda Circle Programme, our wonderful Sisanda volunteer and professional actor Jason Delplanque, taught 12 teenagers from La...
Improv! Circle
Lawrence House, 25 Regent Street, Woodstock
Lawrence House (Scalabrini Group)
15 May 2014 to 19 Jun 2014
JUN
19
2014
to
MAY
15
2014
"What a hoot the Improv! Circle is promising to be" is how we described our expectations before this Circle started. Now we would like to add 3 more ...
Corefit Pilates Circle #3
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Seapoint
Salesian Institute
13 Apr 2014 to 22 Jun 2014
JUN
22
2014
to
APR
13
2014
Robyn Borowski's COREFIT PILATES CIRCLE continued into a successful round #3 - and what an amazing experience this has been!
The 10 girls from the ...
The 10 girls from the ...
Drumming Circle
Salesian Institute
Salesian Institute
03 Mar 2014 to 25 May 2014
MAY
25
2014
to
MAR
03
2014
Mix 7 motivated pupils of the "School of Skills" from the Salesian Institute with a dedicated drummer from New York and you will get a stunning recipe...
Corefit Pilates Circle #2
Corefit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road Seapoint
Salesian Institute
09 Feb 2014 to 23 Mar 2014
MAR
23
2014
to
FEB
09
2014
Sisanda's Year of Circles has - indisputably - started on a strong leg! Robyn Borowski has entered her second round of the popular "Corefit Pilates C...
Corefit Pilates Circle - Session 4
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
19 Nov 2013 to 20 Nov 2013
NOV
20
2013
to
NOV
19
2013
We wish Robyn and her lovely group of Salesian Girls a fantastic and successful 4th and last session of the Corefit Pilates Circle this Wednesday, 20....
Corefit Pilates Circle
Core Fit Pilates Studio, 202 Main Road, Sea Point
Salesian Institute
10:00 - 11:00
OCT
29
2013
The 2013 taster of Robyn Borowsky's "Corefit Pilates Circle" started on Wednesday, 30th October 2013.
Over the next four weeks Robyn will give 6 te...
Over the next four weeks Robyn will give 6 te...
Are you ready? Circle #3
Practical School of Philosophy
Amy Biehl Foundation
11:00 - 13:00
AUG
02
2013
Suzanne is back for an extended version of "Are you ready"? More learning, more laughing, more communication ..
For more information on this valuabl...
For more information on this valuabl...
Dance with Human Rights
Khanyisa Church and Claremont Congregational Church
Izandla Zethemba
13:50 - 16:50
JUL
03
2013
How better to end the first year of your new program "Sisanda Circles" than with the volunteer who started the program off in 2012!
We welcomed Zaki...
We welcomed Zaki...
Do the right thing! Circle
Leliebloem House
Leliebloem House
12:45 - 15:45
JUN
04
2013
Wendy and Hannah McGregor are a Canadian mother&daughter Team who spent two weeks of their holiday volunteering in Cape Town. Wendy is an expert on “B...
Are you ready? Circle #2
Practical School of Philosophy
Emasithandane Home AND Leliebloem Home
12:30 - 15:30
MAY
17
2013
Since "Are you ready #1" was a real success and fulfilled an important need amongst the Youth, Suzanne von Klemperer decided to repeat her Circle - th...
Presentation Circle
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House
12:15 - 15:15
MAY
03
2013
Having noticed a need for presentation skills during the "Are you ready" Circle, Suzanne decided to offer a short, but intensive Circle focusing on th...
Are you ready? Circle #1
Practical School of Philosophy
Lawrence House and St Georges Home for Girls
12:00 - 15:00
MAR
08
2013
Suzanne von Klemperer is a very involved volunteer “in her best years” as many would refer to those who left the working world behind them to enjoy li...
Ukufunda Circle
Ncedolwethu Educare Center
Mfuleni Community
11:50 - 14:50
FEB
26
2013
Ukufunda - "reading" in Xhosa - is the entrance into a world of exciting stories and interesting, valuable information. Once a week our lovely volunte...
Hiking with Lauren
Hiking trails all over Cape Town
St Georges Home for Girls
11:35 - 14:35
NOV
24
2012
Lauren Kaminskas has come from America and fell in love with our country. A few years back she successfully opened her own Hiking business “Mother Cit...
Rockstar Artwork Circle
Nazareth House
Nazareth House
11:15 - 14:15
NOV
06
2012
Lisa Othmer is our second Intern from overseas to start her own project through the Sisanda Circles. Inbetween finishing her matric and starting to st...
Zwelitsha Circle
Vrygrond Library
Vrygrond Community
11:35 - 14:35
OCT
02
2012
Zunaid Moola, an internationally educated South African with great experience of teaching others about the tapestry of our colourful country, was the ...
Dance with Zakiya
22 Dorothy Zihlangu St, Tambo Village
Izandla Zethemba
10:45 - 13:45
JUL
03
2012
Kickstarting our new Sisanda Circle programme, Zakiya Atkinson set the perfect precedent. Being a professional Dancer from America, she taught 20 Yout...
Zumba 2.0
to 01 Jan 1970
JAN
01
1970
to
Sania is back and ready to kick off another awesome Zumba circle with some energetic and wonderful children!...
Zumba Time!
to 01 Jan 1970
JAN
01
1970
to
Sania is back and ready to kick off her second Zumba Circle with some enthusiastic and energised children!...