Stories

Here you can read stories from and about children in South Africa. Stories of children that face the harsh reality of HIV/AIDS every day. But also stories that show courage and admiration and that provide hope for the future.

Slindile Moya

Slindile is twelve; when she was nine, she lost her mother, forcing her to take care of her younger brothers and sisters. A story about a girl that is remarkably mature for her age.

Bongiwe Dlamini

"My father sent me to get water and when I came back and tried to give him some water, he was dead. He couldn't speak anymore." The story about a girl of only twelve, that saw her parents die slowly of HIV/AIDS.

Sindi

A defenseless little girl, a heartbreaking story. Difficult to read, worse to write, terrible to live through. All upset, we tell you about Sindi, our big, little girl.

Ketiwe

EA while ago we heard a shocking story, about a little girl that was saved by Bobbi Bear. She was beaten in the head with a shoe and sold for $ 30 and a goat. Fortunately, she was picked up by Bobbi Bear, where her injury was treated, and where she is fed and surrounded with love. The people at Bobbi Bear give her as much attention as possible and help her cope with her trauma.

Zethu

A very strong girl, a very tough life. Zethu grew up with a family that didn't love her, a 'father' that abused her and people that didn't believe her. Zethu's story is as impressive as it is touching.

Lindiwe

Lindiwe and her sister had been abused by their stepfather for years. When she told her story however, her mother beat her up and accused her of lying. Thanks to Bobbi Bear, the stepfather is now behind bars.

Simphiwe

Simphiwe is 11 and mentally disabled. He changed from a happy and active child to an aggressive and withdrawn child when his uncle started abusing him. Through constant help and support of Bobbi Bear, Simphiwe managed to cope with his traumatic experiences and learned to smile again.

Marlies Wierda

A story about how the HIV/AIDS-crisis in South Africa touches a Dutch volunteer, and the impact it has on her.