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Graduation Celebration
Community18 Nov 2016

Graduation Celebration

Topsy’s early childhood development work is about giving children the best possible start and supporting the adults who care for them every day.This graduation celebration…

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AMAZING MARIA – MARATHON MAGIC
Fundraising2 May 2016

AMAZING MARIA – MARATHON MAGIC

A huge well done, Maria, from all at Topsy! An amazing personal achievement and a fabulous fundraising achievement having raised almost £2500. Thank you from…

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TOPSY UK’s VISIT TO TOPSY SA
Projects5 Apr 2016

TOPSY UK’s VISIT TO TOPSY SA

This was a special visit : not only was this Rodney Waldeck's annual visit and Michael Atwell's second visit to Grootvlei, Topsy's base in Mpumalangha;…

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MARIA’s ON TRACK…
Fundraising5 Apr 2016

MARIA’s ON TRACK…

"I’m almost there! A few setbacks - especially February wisdom tooth infection and post surgery hospitalisation due to further infection and hives due to allergens…

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MARATHON MAZZA
Fundraising21 Feb 2016

MARATHON MAZZA

Topsy were fortunate to have been allocated a place in this years Virgin Money London Marathon and Maria Rodrigues has risen to the challenge! Maria,…

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Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy
Community19 Feb 2016

Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy

Selinah’s recovery through ARV therapy shows the difference that access to treatment, health support and encouragement can make.Over 90 days she made remarkable progress, rebuilding…

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FROM THE ARCHIVE

Stories that show what Topsy makes possible

Older community stories from Topsyu2019s work in South Africa, kept here so their impact continues to be seen.

Martha: From bedridden to hopeful
Community20 Jun 2014

Martha: From bedridden to hopeful

From bedridden to hopeful after HIV diagnosis, counselling and ARV support at Topsy.Martha’s story shows how healthcare joined with compassion can restore dignity, independence and hope.

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Moses: Health, dignity and a way forward
Community12 Sep 2014

Moses: Health, dignity and a way forward

Regained health and income security with Topsy’s clinic, transport and vegetable garden support.Moses’s story shows the value of practical, joined-up support for health, food security and household resilience.

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Regina: Caring for two children
Community27 Mar 2015

Regina: Caring for two children

A 70-year-old grandmother caring for two orphans, supported with basics and dignity; a testament to resilience.Regina’s story reflects why responsive, community-based support matters when families are carrying extraordinary…

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Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy
Community19 Feb 2016

Selinah: Recovery through ARV therapy

Selinah’s recovery through ARV therapy shows the difference that access to treatment, health support and encouragement can make.Over 90 days she made remarkable progress, rebuilding her strength and…

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Graduation Celebration
Community18 Nov 2016

Graduation Celebration

Topsy’s early childhood development work is about giving children the best possible start and supporting the adults who care for them every day.This graduation celebration recognised the successful…

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