One of our talented alumni, Kieron Adams who matriculated in 2012, is one of only twenty-four candidates in South Africa who was selected for a 3-year programme in the highly specialized field of cybercrime. 

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Our students are coming to school on a rotational basis, following all safety measures and ready to focus and learn. Our CEO, Adri Marais says, "Our clear COVID-19 protocols of wearing masks, practicing social distancing and constant sanitization give everyone the confidence to be at school and it is wonderful to see teachers and students back in the passages and classrooms. Christel House is a safe-haven for our students where they receive warm cooked meals, are loved and cared for by our staff, can chat to a psychologist or a nurse when needed; and importantly, they are able to cultivate their passion through engaging activities in (our outside) the classroom."

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Our school hosted a successful #MandelaDay event on 17 July and received donations of over 220 food parcels as well as much-needed hand sanitiser and cloth masks. We called on our generous donors and wider community to assemble goodies to help families during this COVID-19 pandemic and to drop it off at the school in a drive-through fashion. Donors were treated to coffee and a group of students who greeted them as they drove in. They were also invited to write a special message of hope for our students on our big Mandela Day blackboard.

THANK YOU to all of our donors who dropped off items and supported us on the day. Click here to see images of the event.

Christel House South Africa is proud to announce our partnership with The Philanthropy Initiative with Employees of Allan Gray (“the Philanthropy Initiative”) to help serve and educate our students. The mechanics of the Philanthropy Initiative provide Allan Gray employees with the opportunity to identify charities within their local communities as possible candidates to receive financial grants.

Christel House was first identified as a potential candidate for the Philanthropy Initiative by Roncher Rowles, an Offshore Specialist at Allan Gray Proprietary Limited. Rowles stated that she had heard of Christel House’s work before, but it was not until after meeting Dr Ronald Fortune, Christel House’s High School Principal, that she knew she would like to nominate Christel House to the Philanthropy Initiative . “When I heard Ronald’s passion for his students it was so contagious that it ignited a desire in me to not only nominate Christel House but also showed me that there is a hope for better education outcomes in our country.”

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It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our founder, Christel DeHaan. Christel passed away peacefully after several years of illness on 6 June 2020 at her home in Indianapolis (Indiana, United States), surrounded by family. She was 77.

Christel’s steadfast commitment was unwavering and she used her business acumen to leverage social change with her love and humanity for people. Thanks to her careful planning, the work of Christel House will continue to be supported through funding from the Endless Success Foundation, an organisation created by her estate. It was her wish that all Christel House general and administrative expenses be covered in perpetuity. This allows all donor investments to continue to directly serve the programs and services needed by Christel House students.

Click here to read more and to leave a message honouring Christel DeHaan. You can also view Christel House South Africa's tribute to Christel DeHaan by clicking here.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic's rapid escalation, Christel House South Africa identified 166 of the school's most at-risk families while they are braving the lockdown during the weeks to come. With the help of generous donors, we have been able to provide a small stipend for food and other essentials to these families. However, as the lockdown continues, more and more families are reaching their breaking point. and requesting our help.

Help us to support an additional 134 families who are in critical need right now. With your donations, we are hoping to provide a total of 300 needy families with a small stipend until September 2020, as we realise that the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt long after the lockdown is lifted. Families will use the stipend to purchase basic food supplies for their household and to assist their children to continue to learn during this crisis.

To donate and help our families in crisis, click here.

Please note that all South African donors will receive Section 18A tax certificates and businesses can also earn BEE points for their contributions.