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Stories of Transformation

Graduate Success

Real people whose lives were changed because someone believed — and donated.

Nathan Daniels
Class of 2015
Nathan Daniels
Medical Doctor · Stellenbosch University
"My experience at Christel House has been life-changing. I would not be at this point without the help of the school."
Nathan grew up surrounded by poverty, crime and violence. Today he is a working medical doctor — a dream that seemed impossible from where he started.
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Lericia Solomon
Class of 2012
Lericia Solomon
Supervisor, Employee Training · Tech Industry
"If it was not for Christel House, I would be another statistic. Because of the values instilled in me, I can be proud of who I am."
At 6 years old, Lericia lived on the streets with her family. A shipping container was home. Today she leads teams at a global technology company.
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Kabelo Ntshuntshe
Class of 2018
Kabelo Ntshuntshe
Graphic Designer · Cape Town Marketing Agency
"I'm eternally grateful to my teachers and the Career Support team. They go above and beyond to help alumni reach our goals."
Eight people in a two-bedroom house. Kabelo discovered his love for visual art at Christel House. Today he creates award-winning campaigns for leading brands.
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Abigail Stewart
Class of 2009
Abigail Stewart
Digital Marketer · Amsterdam, Netherlands
"During the day at school I truly enjoyed being there — loved, cared for, and safe. Christel House gave me a world I didn't know was possible."
Growing up in Manenberg, Abigail found safety and purpose at Christel House. Today she works at one of the largest internet agencies in Europe.
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Nontando Fani
Class of 2009 · First Valedictorian
Nontando Fani
Environmental Specialist & Entrepreneur · Cape Town
"The older I get, the more I'm moved and grateful — hundreds of people I will never meet believed in me enough to give."
Nontando grew up in a one-room home in Langa. In 2009 she became our first valedictorian. Today she runs her own design, fabrication and installation company.
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"Every Child Deserves a Seat at the Table of Life."

Christel DeHaan founded this school on that belief. Today, 24 years later, thousands of graduates are living proof. The next generation needs you.

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Donations fund holistic, trauma-informed education, nutrition, healthcare, transport, psychosocial support and career support for students from underserved communities. Every contribution goes directly to a child in need, covering the comprehensive, whole-child model that helps Christel House South Africa students thrive from classrooms to life.

South African donors can set up recurring giving through a Monthly Debit Order on the Christel House South Africa donation page. Monthly gifts provide sustained education support, funding nutrition, healthcare, and academic programmes that give children from underserved communities consistent, long-term opportunities to thrive.

International donors can give online through the Christel House South Africa donation page, supporting causes like education, nutrition, transport, healthcare, or careers. Alternative giving options, including GivenGain, are also available, making it easy for supporters anywhere in the world to fund quality education in South Africa.

Christel House SA will issue an 18a tax certificate for contributions received and 100% of donations directly benefit students.

Christel House South Africa currently supports students at its Ottery campus, with capacity at 1000, growing toward roughly 1,410 learners across Junior and High School by 2030.

Supporters can back Christel House South Africa's expansion through donations, corporate partnerships, infrastructure investment, or naming rights sponsorships. Contact the Development & Partnerships team to explore long-term engagement options that help extend quality education to more underserved communities across South Africa.