Amasango Kids

Who are street children?

At Amasango, we define street children as profoundly poor children who spend a substantial part of their lives on the street in the city or in the township. This is where they beg, work, eat or just sit. These children are extremely vulnerable to illness and abuse. Most are physically and mentally able but, through no fault of their own, are amongst the most vulnerable people in society. While many people see street children as a social nuisance, we see them as intelligent, resourceful, tough and resilient. They eke out an existence in the toughest of environments and survive in circumstances that most adults only have nightmares about. They are God’s children, and we have a responsibility to protect them. Read more…

Stories from our kids

My name is George*, I’m 15 years old. I used to spend a lot of time on the streets begging for food, then I would go back home to sleep. I started Amasango when I was 9, I had to go into Grade 1, but now I am catching up. I’m in Grade 6. Amasango has helped me with so many things. Read more…

Success Stories

We are very proud of the achievements of our present and past pupils. Numerous children won medals at the Eastern Cape Eistedfodd in 2009 including one gold medal for pottery. The choir performed in the same section as the most prestigious schools in Grahamstown and won a silver medal! Read more…

Past Pupil Support

The Past Pupil Support programme is critical to continuing the education of our pupils after Grade 7. Donors make it possible for us to pay school fees, buy uniforms, supply stationery and other essential school supplies such as atlases, dictionaries and calculators to our past pupils in mainstream high schools. Without this support they would slide back to the street : with it they can earn their own living and keep the self respect that they have gained at Amasango. Read more…