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‘Paint Up with Kamamma’ reawakens this ‘Heritage Month’ celebrating Melkhoutfontein’s significant history

In 2016 we launched ‘PaintUp with Kamamma’™ in Melkhoutfontein which celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the local area and tells stories of the community through stunning murals adorning houses. Our aim was to create -and transition Melkhoutfontein as a unique destination. The project was launched by then Dutch Ambassador to South Africa, Marisa Gerards who joined the community and local dignitaries to paint the

September 21, 2024

Launch of the ‘Give Us Hope Johanna!’ Home Composting initiative

Dreamcatcher has been working on addressing poor waste management since 2009. A key component of this work has been addressing organic waste. Organic waste – consisting mainly of food and garden waste – is a useful resource that can be recycled and transformed into compost to grow fruit, vegetables, and flowers in residential backyards.

Unfortunately, within South Africa much of this resource is being ‘wasted’.

May 21, 2024

Happy Global Recycling Day !

Happy Global Recycling Day everyone!

For almost 20 years Dreamcatcher have been working on initiatives to address waste and its impact on public health and environment – you can find out more here.

We are proud to be members of the Institute of Waste Management of Southern Africa and active participants in the SMJ Community Waste Working Group working to improve waste management in

March 18, 2024

What a difference a day makes! Collaboration with Pernod Ricard contributes to sustainable communities

We are always elated to welcome South African and international
volunteers! On 15 June 2023, on Worldwide Day of Giving and embracing the central theme of ‘the power of collective action’, we welcomed the Pernod Ricard South Africa team for their annual Responsib’All Day. Jumping in with their sleeves rolled up, the 52 strong Stilbaai volunteers joined our Dreamcatcher team and embraced <br

February 25, 2024

Dine with heart, walk with soul: Uncovering South Africa’s hidden gems with Dreamcatcher South Africa

Over many years Dreamcatcher has welcomed a significant number of visitors from over 30 countries. This has included developing bespoke travel programmes, and enriching mainstream travel itineraries with ‘Go Truly Local’ experiences including community Walkabouts, Homestay with Kamamma and Cook-Up with Kamamma. This month we were elated to host Dirk and Harry from the Netherlands – below they share their experience.

February 19, 2024

Children’s Story Books dedicated to Cognitive Development Key to Sustainable Futures for All

On 31st December 2023 we completed our tenure managing the STEPi – (Squaring the Education Pyramid Institute) programme in South Africa. Sharing Utopia Foundation (USA) passion to promote and facilitate cognitive development, and skills through English story books – Dreamcatcher was appointed to administer and manage the distribution of books in South Africa as part of our Sustainable Futures Project.

January 16, 2024

Local Volunteer Working Group Innovate a new Pathway to Address the Social -and Environmental Impact of Waste

At Dreamcatcher we have been lobbying since 2009 for improved waste management in the communities where we work. Many have historically been blighted by poor waste management including burning of waste in the open air, illegal dumping, littering, access to limited recycling services and lack of waste awareness. Our activities spanning over 14 years to flag up -and sustainably address the social and environmental impacts

December 1, 2023

Melkhoutfontein Community Enjoy Pride of Place at Major Cultural Event in the Netherlands

In 2019 Chairperson of Dreamcatcher Nederlands Hans Mooren, embarked on a unique photo project in Melkhoutfontein with Dreamcatcher South Africa NPC. The project, embracing a human centred approach the aim of the photo project was to recognise the diversity and heritage of the community of Melkhoutfontein, situated in the Stilbaai area. Hans and wife Coby have been volunteering with Dreamcatcher and visiting Melkhoutfontein for over

November 30, 2023

Community Food Growing Project Pioneers Exciting Duplicable Nutrition Model

At Dreamcatcher we underpin our project activities by conducting research to identify inhibitors impacting quality of life in communities. Community engagement pre – and particularly post-Covid pandemic identified that the lack of access to nutritious food remains a challenge.

Access to fresh nutritious food improves infant, child and maternal health, develops stronger immune systems and lowers the risk of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and

September 30, 2023