The Amy Foundation

Together Changing Lives The Amy Foundation, formerly Amy Biehl Foundation, in the Western Cape – South Africa, is a non-profit organisation that offers programmes which develop and empower youngsters, aged 5 – 35 yrs from challenged and vulnerable communities.

THEIR MISSION

To provide a safe environment in challenged and vulnerable communities where the Amy Foundation develop emotionally well-rounded children and youth who make positive life choices and become contributing members of society.

THEIR VISION

To provide the best children and youth programmes where all achieve and succeed in life.

For 22 years, the Amy Foundation has been working to provide underprivileged learners in the Cape Town area with enrichment opportunities. With up to 1000 youngsters participating in our programmes daily, the Amy Foundation empowers both the participants at the schools as well as the surrounding communities.

THEIR HISTORY

The Foundation was named after American student, Amy Biehl, a gifted and dynamic young woman who was committed to making a difference in South Africa. She tirelessly worked with members of the African National Congress (ANC) at the University of the Western Cape’s Community Law Centre on the new Constitution and Women’s Rights, as well as helped register voters for the country’s first free elections in 1994.

On August 25 1993, Amy Biehl’s life was tragically cut short in an act of political mob violence in the Gugulethu township just outside of Cape Town. Four young men were convicted of her murder, and after spending 5 years in prison were granted amnesty through the parents of Amy and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Determined to honour Amy’s love of South Africa and her belief in the truth and reconciliation process, Amy’s parents founded the organisation.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Book a visit to Amy’s Bistro, which is a private dining restaurant within the Youth Skills Development Programme, volunteer at an After School programme, book a cultural tour, or support the Amy Foundation by purchasing one of their products. DONATE NOW

5% of all profits from Dear Rae's ‘The Stone Calendar’ and all new Dear Rae pieces from our ‘For The Bold’ edit go to the Amy Foundation.