Abraham Kriel celebrates 120 years!

Abraham Kriel began its journey on the 4th September 1902 with Rev Abraham Kriel opening the doors of the Langlaagte Orphanage, accommodating children orphaned in the South African war. The history of the organisation took a number of turns over the years but the one constant throughout the years is definitely the celebrations on the first weekend of September. Our Birthday Festival! An occasion where we celebrate another year of existence, reflect on another year filled with blessings and an opportunity for all our beneficiaries to play, have fun and Laugh out Loud!! For the past two years, we were not able to celebrate together. The dark cloud of uncertainty and financial constraints that covered the planning of our 120th Birthday Festival had a silver lining – The Lord’s promise, our faith, and our loyal donors!! Our beneficiaries needed a FESTIVAL, FREEDOM – we are not victims, but SURVIVORS!!! We planned a fun-filled day with games, food, treats and gifts and our donors answered our call for help. Donations for the celebration poured in! Goods, money and assistance on the day. The beneficiaries participated in games and thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to engage with each other. Water and cool drinks were ready to quench their thirst and by 14:00 they were all ready to enjoy the boerewors rolls. What is a birthday celebration without cake!!! Thank you to our donor who ensured that all the celebrations were wrapped up with a piece of cake. We want to thank everyone who was part of making this milestone of a birthday a huge success. Our corporate donors, individuals who donated, all volunteers who helped us on the day to ensure the children had tons of fun, tasty food and stayed hydrated through the obstacle courses. Thank you to every child in our care who attended the celebration. YOU are all survivors. We are proud of YOU! We honour our founder Reverend Abraham Kriel who had a vision and passion one hundred and twenty years ago. You saw the need and you acted on it. Your legacy lives on through every child from Abraham Kriel Bambanani. Thank you, Dear Donors for your continued support. May the next 120 years be as fulfilling and life-changing!