StoormCares: Abraham Kriel Children's Home – Potchefstroom
- Charlene Bekker
- Aug 21
- 3 min read
In Potchefstroom, Abraham Kriel Children's Home has long stood as a place of hope, safety, and second chances for vulnerable children.
Every child who passes through their doors carries a story of resilience and courage, and the Children's Home is there to provide them not only with a home, but with love, guidance, and opportunities for a brighter future.
Yet, like so many non-profit organisations, their journey is not without challenges. While their basic needs and day-to-day care are under control, there are two urgent financial hurdles that currently weigh heavily on the shoulders of this remarkable institution.
1. The Battle for Education
Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and despair. For the young people of Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis, it represents a chance to build independent, meaningful lives. Unfortunately, the very system that should support them, NSFAS, has become an obstacle.
Despite endless documentation, appeals, and even court orders, many of the Children's Home's students are still rejected by NSFAS. This leaves their tertiary studies and accommodation costs completely uncovered.
The result? The Children's Home is forced to carry this immense financial burden, often running into the hundreds of thousands of rands. Without extra support, the dreams of these young students risk being cut short, not because of their abilities, but because of financial roadblocks.
2. A Boy’s Fight to Hear Again
The second urgent challenge is deeply personal. One of the boys at the Children's Home faces a devastating battle with his hearing. After years of chronic ear infections and previous surgeries, his hearing in one ear is already lost. Doctors warn that without immediate surgery, he could soon face total hearing loss.
This young boy is not just any child - he’s a passionate, sport-loving youngster who was named Sportsman of the year at his primary school last year. Sadly, he cannot currently participate in the sports he loves, as one hard knock to the head could cost him the last of his hearing.
Specialists have agreed to help, but the costs are staggering. Beyond multiple surgeries, he will also require advanced hearing devices, similar to cochlear implants, to restore and protect his ability to hear.
For this boy, these procedures are more than medical necessities, they are the chance to live a full life, to hear his friends, to learn in class, and to once again play the sports he loves.
Why the Community’s Help is Vital
Abraham Kriel Children's Home does not stand alone, it thrives because of the generosity of individuals, families, and businesses who care enough to make a difference. While subsidies cover the basics, these extraordinary expenses, university tuition, accommodation, and life-changing medical procedures, can only be met through additional fundraising and donations.
In their own words: “Ons is finansieël oraait met basiese behoeftes en versorging, maar ons het ander enorme finansiële verantwoordelikhede wat soos ’n berg voor ons lê.”
It is in times like these that a community shows its true heart. Potchefstroom has always been a town where people step up, and together, we can help Abraham Kriel Children's Home climb this mountain.
How You Can Get Involved
Every contribution, no matter how small, brings hope:
Financial Donations – Direct support towards tuition fees, accommodation, and medical bills.
Partnerships with Businesses – Sponsorships, fundraising events, or services-in-kind.
Awareness – Share their story, tell others, and spread the word so help can reach where it’s most needed.
By standing with Abraham Kriel Children's Home, you are not just giving money, you are investing in futures, restoring dignity, and proving to these children that they are not forgotten.
Closing Words
At StoormCares, we believe that the measure of a community lies in how it uplifts its most vulnerable members. Abraham Kriel Children's Home has dedicated itself to giving children the foundation they deserve, but today, they need us to step forward.
Whether it’s helping a young student achieve a degree, or giving a boy the gift of hearing again, every act of kindness ripples outward to change lives. Together, we can turn these challenges into victories.
💙 StoormCares – because it takes a village to raise a child.
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