About Us
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ORGANISERS
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Registration Number: 281-145 NPO
Bakwena Walk for Charity is a voluntary event organised by members of the Bakwena ba Mogopa nation, located in Bethanie, near Brits. Birthed from passionate hikers with a soft heart for developing underprivileged children in small towns, The Walk 4 Charity initiative began.
Formally starting our first official walk in 2010 with a hand full of walkers, the event was well received by the community. Interest grew from walking participants and more support from local businesses managed to carry the costs of organizing a safe and fruitful charity walk. Our drive has always been to sponsor children in school with necessities such as school shoes, uniform, hygiene wear for the young girl’s and stationery to assist with their schooling.
To date, this initiative has donated thousands of school shoes and has impacted hundreds of children over the 11 years of its existence. Evolving from just a few walkers to hundreds of walkers, mountain bikers, Soccer and netball teams participating in a fun filled healthy activity day to be enjoyed by both the young and old coming from a wide range of economic backgrounds.
The purpose of the event is to raise awareness and to support in non-monetary contributions to alleviate the hardships experienced by orphanages based in the community. The key focus areas include food, shelter, healthcare and education at orphanages.
Our Purpose Pillars
Inspired by the spirit of UBUNTU and the African proverb – “it takes a village to raise a child”, our walk for charity event was established for a purpose. We have four pillars that keep the initiative strong and sustainable. These 4 key ingredients have for over eleven years proven to be a winning formular behind the success of the initiative.
Perseverance
With or without sponsors, we shall get together and walk and give what we have in order to maintain the momentum we have built.
Dedication
Dedicated to the core idea that gave birth to the initiative, we shall dedicate ourselves to make it a success each year.
Support
Each one must support another. From private corporate partnership / donations to local business support, the initiative will receive support and will support its beneficiaries.
Values
Through all that we do, we shall leave a meaningful impact. Health being at the center of our walk, we believe through good health great minds are sustained.
Impact Driven
Bakwena Walk 4 Charity has managed to sustain a success positive impact initiative for over eleven years. To achieve such a record, the initiative has to give credit to the Bakwena ba Mogopa nation and its community for allowing organizers of this initiative to continue making a meaningful positive impact on the less privileged. This is how we leave a positive impact in the lives of the children of Bethanie and surrounding villages.
Participate every Year
Seeing the joy on a child’s face after receiving a new pair of school shoes — and spending a day filled with laughter, games, and community — is the very reason we do what we do. On the day of the event, children and community members travel from near and far to join us for a vibrant programme of soccer, netball, and playful activities that bring people together and inspire healthier, more active living. Every donation made at the event and through our school visits strengthens the impact we are able to create. Your support turns moments of joy into lasting change, and every contribution helps us reach even more children with dignity, care, and hope.