The Alive Foundation came to be in 2012 due to a group of friends who wanted to uplift their community. Over the past 14 years with the help of our dedicated volunteers we have completed over 101 large projects, in central Cape Town, as well as surrounding areas in need. Our foundation aims at uplifting local schools and seniors in Cape Town including nursing homes, hospitals and orphanages. Alive strives to make a direct change in the lives of individuals, giving them the tools for a better future and with your help, we can make an even bigger change and a greater difference.
Prestwich Street Primary School
Screening identified learners for vision challenges to support learning and classroom engagement.
Tamboerskloof Primary School (9 March 2026)
Vision screenings planned for learners to identify eyesight challenges and provide further support where needed.
Providing affordable school shoes to learners in need through the SPAR x Bata initiative.
School Photos
Individual and class photos for learners, supporting school records and creating lasting memories.
Literacy Support – One Book at a Time
Supporting reading and learning through access to books and resources.
Staff Workwear
New branded workwear for school staff to support dignity and daily work.
Eye Screening Initiative
Screening identified learners for vision challenges to support learning and classroom engagement.
Playground Turf Maintenance (EasyGrasse)
Professional maintenance of the playground turf to ensure a safe, durable, and well-maintained play environment for learners.
Chair Donation – Jan van Riebeeck Schools
Additional seating donated by Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck and delivered with the support of Laerskool Jan van Riebeeck.
Providing school shoes and bicycle helmets to help learners get to school safely.
Ongoing support for two boarding school learners in a Boland school.
Supporting a second-year Mechanical Engineering student.
Supporting a first-year Business student at STADIO.
Assisting 2025 matriculants with job readiness and employment opportunities.
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Giving a helping hand
LOVE
Giving constant love
INSPIRE
Always encourage others
VOLUNTEER
Making a difference
EMPOWER
Helping others to succeed
The team
Stephanie le Roux
Ria Hertzog
Kenneth Mckenzie
Karla Swanepoel
Sulaylah Karam
Dale Irvine
Natalie Cooper
“Stephanie and the Alive Foundation has become a household name at our institution and what she has contributed to our school community is immeasurable. She has committed herself to help more learners as newer learners arrive annually. We as a school community, parents, learners and staff eagerly awaits when Stephanie arrives, always ready to check what is needed and making sure that we can put smiles on our learners faces.”
– M Samodien, Prestwich Street Primary School
You make a difference and each person we help is eternally grateful for your support. All funds go towards helping people in need.
Alive Foundation
First National Bank | FNB
Account No. 62357447541
Cheque account
Branch code 201809
Kindly use your email address or phone number as reference so that we may thank you.
karla@alivefoundation.co.za
+27 83 261 8961
A non-profit organisation that strives to serve our community by assisting and uplifting those in need.
Alive Foundation wouldn’t be able to change lives without our partners. If you would like to be part of Alive Foundation, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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