Clover Mama Afrika CSI Media Room

Self-help Day Care
Bloemfontein
Free State

Mama Florence Nyakiso is a housewife, mother, granny and a foster care mother of two children. She is dedicated to providing a safe haven for children that was left unattended while their parents were at work within her community. In 1995 she started Self-Help Day Care and with the help of 2 caregivers and 4 teachers she nurtures and educates more than 163 children.

Testimonial: “I am a hard worker and loving mother for many children. I am always ready for my daily work and excited to be a Clover Mama Afrika.”

Sustainable skills training:

Cooking & baking
This skill has added great value to their kitchen which feeds the residents as well as assisted when they cater for various local functions. Mama Florence has excelled in providing decorative cakes for a variety of community functions.

Sewing
The sewing team has been able to provide affordable clothing for their fellow members, these include children tracksuits and t-shirts as well as dresses. Another great item which is a fast seller is pillows made pure by material of-cuts.

Food gardens
Homegrown produce is used to feed the children and members of the centre on a daily basis. She provides meals for over 50 elderly twice a week.

Siyabonga Bread Oven
This mini bakery has created employment and provides affordable breads and mosbolletjies for the community.

Other skills/workshops/self-help projects received:

Wash Your Hands kit
Mobile public phone
Art – Encouraging youth & members to explore their talent and raise funds through art.
Flower arrangement

Mama Florence's Photo Competition: