In celebration of National Children's Day, The Star Foundation hosted a special event for children at The Soshanguve Animal Shelter and EDUcare Centre in Pretoria. We are also proud to have donated towards their shelter's expansion, enabling it to accommodate and educate even more children in the community.

The Soshanguve Animal Shelter and EDUcare Centre is non-profit organization that plays a vital role in educating the local youth about animal welfare, steering them away from the dangers of the streets. A major function of the Educare Centre at the shelter is to provide after-school programmes to the children in the community.

Since its inception in 2023, the organization has welcomed 180 children from the community and provided over 12,000 meals at the centre. As a result of the donation, the shelter will be able to accommodate even more children, providing a safe space and homework assistance.

The organization has also made a significant impact in and around Soshanguve, rescuing over 370 dogs, rehoming 89, feeding 4910 dogs and sterilizing 344.

In a township where knowledge about animal care is limited, the organization’s mission is to teach children the importance of feeding, protecting, and caring for animals.

The Soshanguve Animal Shelter and EDUcare Centre relies on the generosity of donations, sponsorships and volunteers to continue its work. To support their cause or donate, please visit soshanguveanimalshelter.org.za.

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