Australian Books for Children of Africa (ABCA)
Australian Books for Children of Africa (ABCA) sent UJW PE over 40 boxes of school library books, which were distributed to 9 under-resourced schools. UJW PE has been doing this project for over 15 years
Elukholweni Farm School
Elukholweni Farm School is a school close to UJW PE’s heart. UJW has supported them for many years, from building their school library to supplying school lunches. This year the Union of Jewish Women donated netballs and soccer balls.
Mandela Day project “Toys 4 Joy”
Mandela Day project “Toys 4 Joy” had an incredible response of over 200 stuffed animals which were donated to UJW PE for FAMSA children who have experienced trauma or difficulties in their lives. They receive a teddy after attending counselling at FAMSA to help with the healing process.
Matric Dance Dress Drive for Youth Day was a great success
Matric Dance Dress Drive for Youth Day 2015 was a great success. Thanks to our members and the public for supporting UJW PE’s initiative with beautiful evening gowns, jewellery and shoes.
Monthly Birthday Party at Sikelele Creche in Alexandra
Domestic Workers Appreciation Tea
The UJW Durban invited our very special Domestic Workers to a pamper morning where they were treated to a scrumptious tea, entertainment by Franky and Pinky, a talk by an audiologist, a presentation on hair care, a fashion show by JAM Clothing and a cooking demonstration by Pheka Cooking School. What a fabulous, fun morning! […]
International Childhood Cancer Day
UJW Durban ladies hung beautifully decorated hearts in a tree at the Durban Holocaust Centre in support of International Childhood Cancer Day.
Alex Aftercare – Christmas Party December
The Union of Jewish Women recently treated more than 50 schoolchildren to a day filled with cake, ice cream, a sumptuous meal and Christmas goodies, with the older children receiving books and stationery from the Union to kick-start their 2016 academic year
Kosher Mobile Meals – Volunteers luncheon
Volunteers of the UJW’S flagship project, Kosher Mobile Meals, were treated to a delicious lunch in appreciation of the time and effort they have expended on this project. We value the unstinting support given by members of the community in ensuring the success of this amazing project, which supplies daily meals to 157 elderly and […]
Sewing School Graduation
On 4 February 2016, the fourth group of students of the Sewing Empowerment School graduated during a very special ceremony held at the Union of Jewish Women House in Houghton. The students modelled their outfits that they made during the course and received a certificate for their completion. It was difficult to believe that 6 […]