Thula Baba Project

At the Thula Baba Project we believe that mothers are the key to improving lives for all as mothers are the first nurturers and the first educators. VISION/NEEDS 50% of children starting Grade R in the Cape Flats are not school ready and 50% of those who start school do not complete matric. The cycle of poverty can be broken through education and the cycle of violence can be broken through maternal love and bonding - this provides a sense of belonging, self-worth and value. The philosophy of change is to equip and support mothers to create an environment of bonding and love, promoting early literacy which in turn forms the springboard for each baby’s positive development, translating into better life outcomes. Our aim is to supply all that new moms need during birth and immediately after to help reduce stress and increase bonding between mother and child and follow up with further support to encourage early literacy and learning through play. MISSION The Project ...