TCD Trust Projects

Read about the projects which the TCD Trust has initiated and supported since its inception in 2004.

Blomvlei Library, Hanover Park

Blomvlei Multi-Purpose Centre project was initiated by the TCD Trust in response to Blomvlei Primary School’s expression of need through the 567mw Cape Talk “Silence the Violence” campaign in 2005.

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Red Green and Gold Creche

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The Red Green & Gold Creche (RGG Creche) is an educational day-care and pre-school. It provides a safe, supervised, and educational environment to young children in the Marcus Garvey community in the Philippi Township six to seven days per week.

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Respite Centre

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The aim of the trust's Respite Centre project was to build a care centre for people suffering from HIV and other infectious diseases. This project was a joint effort between the TCD Trust and an enthusiastic group of Irish volunteers - The Woodberry Woodpeckers. The much needed facility was openend in March 2007.

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Baphumelele Educare Centre

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Baphumelele Educare Centre is a pre-school and creche in the Khayelitsha township in Cape Town. It was begun by a remarkable compassionate woman Rosie Mashale.

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Schools 4 Schools

Schools 4 Schools is a UK based charity. The TCD Trust has joined forces with this charity, acting as their on-the-ground agents.

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Rosie's Soup Kitchen

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Rosie started service soup to the children of her community in 2002. The trust decided to support Rosie by equipping her with a brand new kitchen.

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Clothing Collection

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The Clothing Collection project makes it easy to distribube old/unwanted clothes from hostels, backpackers and guesthouses to the poorer communities.

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Africa My Bra

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Africa My Bra is a township employment project where women are provided with the opportunity and resources to produce unique clothing accessories.

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Chris Hani School

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The Trust has first asssited the Chris Hani School in 2004. The Chris Hani School is an independent school in the Joe Slovo Informal settlement in Langa, Cape Town.

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Masikule Home Creche

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Masikule Home Creche once provided little protection from Cape Town’s weather. It was obvious that it was not a learning conducive environment for children . The TCD Trust faciliated the planning and building of a brand new creche for the township children.

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