Catherine Michell

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Laingsburg visit

Further update from trustee Patrick Fleming who is currently visiting South Africa. Patrick visited the Donald Duck Pre-school in Laingsburg last week. The staff there relayed great anecdotal evidence on the impact of e’Pap. The e’Pap meal is an important part of the school day for these children, as teachers […]

Some good news

Hot off the press and (at the moment) some very welcome good news, from trustee Patrick Fleming who is currently visiting South Africa. Such an encouraging reminder that GRCT’s funding (thanks to our supporters) is making a significant difference to the lives of thousands of children in South Africa. To […]

Winter walking for the GRCT

GRCT trustee and treasurer, Cathy Williamson, embarked on a mini-trek with four friends last month to raise money for the GRCT. The five participants are scattered over various parts of the country and took part in their respective locations; in Lancashire, Warwickshire, Surrey, Sussex and Devon. Thank you so much […]

e’Pap feeding in Despatch

Late last year we started feeding in another new area. The contact behind this project is Mias Nortier a dominee (minister) who was the driver behind the GRCT funded feeding initiatives at Laingsburg. He relocated and is working at the Dutch Reformed Church in Despatch (about 15 miles from Port […]

Not just surviving but thriving

Our largest beneficiary in Knysna, the e’Pap Children’s Feeding Project, reported last year that ‘this year was a year of relentless change. Happily with the support of our donors, volunteers and our partners, our project has not only survived, but has thrived….Let’s start with the heart of the project – the […]

It is the individual who counts

We may fund e’Pap meals for 7,500+ children a year, but it is not so much about the number of children, it is about each individual life impacted by the improved nutrition – resulting in better immunity, increased concentration and more engaged and lively play. Here are photos of some of […]