Potch, Let’s Help Make Christmas Brighter: Bafenyi Trust’s 2025 Christmas Project

Now is the time for Potchefstroom to rise together. Whether by donating toiletries, filling a pencil case with stationery, or buying a cuddly toy, every contribution brings the community one step closer to reaching 1,300 gifts. Together, we can ensure that this Christmas is not marked by struggle, but by smiles, laughter, and the warmth of generosity.

A Season of Giving

Every Christmas, families gather around decorated trees, exchange gifts, and celebrate with joy. Yet, for many children and families in Ikageng, Promosa, and Potchefstroom, this season is marked by hardship rather than festivity. Bafenyi Trust’s Christmas Project 2025 is stepping into that gap with a heartfelt mission: to collect 1,300 gifts that will bring hope, dignity, and cheer to those who need it most. This project is more than just handing out parcels; it’s about showing love in action and restoring a sense of belonging during the festive season.

Why These Donations Matter

The Christmas Project invites the community to donate specific items, toiletries, stationery, and soft toys, all of which play an important role in children’s lives. These are not random choices; they address both immediate and long-term needs in a practical and meaningful way.

Toiletries (wash cloths, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and toilet paper): For children growing up in poverty, basic hygiene items are often a luxury. A bar of soap or a fresh toothbrush may seem simple, but they promote health, prevent illness, and boost self-esteem. Every donated wash cloth or roll of toilet paper means a child can feel clean and confident, especially when going to school or joining peers in social spaces.

Stationery (pens, pencils, crayons, rulers, erasers): Education is one of the strongest tools against poverty, yet many learners are held back simply because they cannot afford the essentials. Supplying stationery equips children to learn, create, and thrive academically. A pencil might write the first words of a young future leader, and crayons can spark creativity that shapes tomorrow’s artists and innovators.

Soft Toys: While practical needs are critical, emotional well-being is equally important. A soft toy in the arms of a child brings comfort, joy, and a sense of security. For those who have endured hardship, these toys symbolise care and love, reminders that they are not forgotten.

Community at the Heart

This initiative thrives because of Potchefstroom’s generous spirit. By uniting individuals, businesses, and organisations, the Christmas Project demonstrates how small acts of kindness can multiply into lasting change. Donors may never meet the children they help, but their contributions ripple through families and communities, inspiring hope where it once seemed lost.

The collection drive is open until 14 November 2025, ensuring that every gift is prepared and delivered in time for Christmas. With ABSA cheque donations also accepted, supporters can contribute financially if they are unable to drop off items. To arrange deliveries, community members can contact Nala at 082 611 5361 or reach the Bafenyi Trust office at 078 060 7398.

Love in Action

At the heart of this project is Bafenyi Trust’s belief that true change is sparked by compassion. “Love in Action” is not just a slogan; it is the very foundation of the Christmas Project. Each item donated is more than an object, it’s a message to a child that they are valued, loved, and worthy of joy. In giving, donors don’t just meet needs; they create memories that will stay with children long after the festive season ends.

Final Thoughts

The Christmas Project 2025 is more than a campaign; it is a community-driven movement of hope. As Bafenyi Trust continues to serve disadvantaged families, this project invites everyone to be part of something bigger, something that embodies the spirit of Christmas itself. When Potch comes together, miracles happen, and lives are touched in ways that last forever.

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