If you’ve ever watched a famished child trying to concentrate in class, then you’ll know why nutrition is so important...
Author: Natalie Frank (Natalie Frank)
A tribute from Vicki!
Dear Monica, My Cotlands’ story begins more than 60 years ago, when my parents did charitable work for the institution....
Temo takes two
When four-year-old Temo* joined Cotlands, his early learning facilitator (ELF) noticed that he didn’t like using his left hand. She...
The future starts now
When you see two children huddled together with their play dough; what do you see? Do you see two children...
Another happy Cotlander moves on
Three-year-old Nqobile* was severely malnourished when he joined our Mbipha playgroup in 2015. Thanks to our donors, we stepped in...
In it for the long haul
It’s said that some friends come into your life for a season, and others a lifetime. Vicki Wepener is one...
Battle of the rattles
Children will enjoy making their own rattles from empty water bottles – and will have even more fun trying to...
Playing is the key to success in reading, writing, math and excellent matric results
Reading, writing and maths are one of the first things children learn when they get to primary school and critical...
Obama, Mandela and others that have recognised children
On the day that iconic statesman and political activist Nelson Mandela would have been 100 years old, former US president...
Play Conference 2018
The 2018 Play Conference hosted by the Department of Basic Education, UNICEF, Cotlands and the LEGO Foundation took place between...