WoF
Kids
Who we are
What is
WoF Kids?
Carve better Futures
WOF kids are children of the Working On Fire (WOF) Programme’s participants and management. The WOF Kids Project is an initiative that aims to support socio-economic needs of the children, assists them to carve better futures for themselves, and equips them with life skills. It is about nurturing their unique and diverse talents, and unleashing their potential. The project also aims to strengthen family bonds (the parent-child relationship) and to help families deal with social ills and other challenges affecting young people.
Among the issues that WoF Kids Project tackles are:
- Sexuality – body changes during puberty and self-esteem.
- Child Abuse Awareness.
- Financial Intelligence.
- Children’s Rights education.
- Substance Abuse Awareness.
- Family relationships.
WoF Kids
Care
Packages
The WOF Kids Care Packages – the Christmas gifts that are an integral part of the WOF Kids Project. This is an annual gift initiative for WOF kids that helps to relieve the financial burden that many parents face during December and January. Every child deserves a Christmas present and school supplies for their educational development. The packages cater for WOF kids from newborn to 18 year-olds and can include cosmetics, toothpaste, toothbrush, toys, educational materials, snack, clothing item, etc based on the age group of the receiving child.
Help us to fundraise or donate a package!
Fundraising activities start in January to ensure there are enough gifts to distribute in December of each year. Donors include WOF Exco members, management, base partners, local businesses, partners and community members. Nomination forms, where participants nominate children, are completed and captured annually.
Help bring joy
this 2022 festive season
with WOF Kids Care Packages
What is the WOF Kids Care Package Project?
Inspired by the legacy of Nelson Mandela, Working on Fire launched the WOF Kids Care Packages in 2018. Across South Africa, young faces lit up with smiles, as WOF distributed WOF Kids Care Packages. These personalized boxes were generously donated by Working on Fire staff members, management, partners and kind-hearted individuals and companies. Since 2018, WOF has collected and distributed over 7000 packages to happy WOF Kids. We are excited to continue with this great initiative in 2022, with a target of 2000 packages.
Who are the recipients of these Care Packages?
What is a WOF Kids Care Package made up of?
How you can help us make a difference?
You can make a monetary donation to:
Working on Fire (Pty) Ltd
Bank: ABSA
Account: 406 902 9619
Branch code: 632 005
Reference: WOFKIDS + (Province you wish to donate to)
Forward proof of payment to: wellness@wofire.co.za
How you can help us make a difference?
You can donate the following items (to Provincial WOF Offices or relevant Social Development Practitioner):
Babies & Toddlers
- Baby soap
- Cloth & lotion
- Blankets
- Toys or books
- Clothing
Children up to 18
- Washcloth & soap
- Snack
- Stationary
- Clothing
- Toys or books
- Toothpaste & toothbrush
Need more information?
Email us: wellness@wofire.co.za
WOF
Girl Scouts
The aim is to give each little girl confidence to stand up for herself, to be empowered and to embrace womanhood with pride.
This project involves our female leaders and participants who coach and guide the girls in WoF Kids on being the best version of themselves.
The project addresses issues of:
- Peer pressure through various self-awareness exercises.
- Self esteem and self confidence
- Puberty, menstruation
- Sexuality and friendships
- Financial intelligence
