By Victoria Vick | Teacher and Play Therapist
Hello To Our Fantastic Supporters!
My name is Victoria, and I’m a Grade 3 teacher in a township school in South Africa. Thanks to your support, I was able to train not only as a primary school teacher but also as a play therapist — and that training has truly changed lives.
Life here isn’t easy. Many children I teach have faced violence, gun incidents, the loss of homes to fire, and heartbreaking losses of friends at a very young age. They carry trauma that no child should ever have to bear.
That’s why play therapy is so important. For children in Grade R through Grade 3, these sessions after school offer a safe space to express feelings, understand their experiences, and start healing. I’ve seen firsthand how they engage with hope and positivity, learning to cope with pain through play — it’s nothing short of life-changing.
Your generosity has made these sessions possible, helping children not just to learn their lessons but to rebuild their spirits. But there is still so much to do.
If you feel moved to help again, the upcoming GlobalGiving Bonus Day on July 17 is a wonderful chance to make your gift go even further. Donations that day will be matched up to 30%, meaning your support can reach even more children who need it.
Thank you for standing with us and helping children in our township find strength, hope, and a brighter future.
Victoria
Grade 3 Teacher & Play Therapist, South Africa
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