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Empowering Children, Families, Communities

Join us in nurturing inclusive spaces for holistic development.

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About Tlotlego Smiles Foundation

The Tlotlego Smiles Foundation empowers children, families, and communities in Kuruman through inclusive education, emotional support, creativity, and life skills. Inspired by love and resilience, we provide opportunities for every child to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while building stronger, connected communities.

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.

Join Our Mission

A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.

A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.

love to learn pencil signage on wall near walking man

love to learn pencil signage on wall near walking man

Our Core Programmes

Explore our initiatives: Tlotlego Graduates, Tlotlego Plays, Tlotlego Talks, and Tlotlego Learns, fostering holistic development in communities.

Donate to Our Cause

Our Services

Empowering children and families through education, support, and creative engagement.

A group of young children wearing uniforms stand outdoors near a brick building and chain-link fence. Some children are playing, while adults and older children are wearing casual clothing. A tree and various toys are visible in the background.

A group of young children wearing uniforms stand outdoors near a brick building and chain-link fence. Some children are playing, while adults and older children are wearing casual clothing. A tree and various toys are visible in the background.

Tlotlego Graduates

University & TVET Partnerships
Bridging learners to higher education

Career Fairs
Guiding subject choices & careers

Bursary Access
Opening doors to funding

Work-readiness Training
Skills for jobs & success

Tlotlego Learns

STEM-Inclusive School
Grades R–3 & 8–9

Tutor Centre
Play-based, skills & academic support

Tlotlego Talks

Counselling
For parents and children

Educator Well-being
Emotional support for teachers

Educational Psychology
Learning support & training

Tlotlego Plays

Holiday Clubs
Learning through art & story

Parent & Me
Creative family experiences

Annual Fundays
Carnival fun for all

A group of young children stands together outdoors in front of simple, rural buildings. They are dressed in casual clothes, and their expressions vary from curious to neutral. The background features several modest structures with tin roofs, set against a backdrop of trees.

A group of young children stands together outdoors in front of simple, rural buildings. They are dressed in casual clothes, and their expressions vary from curious to neutral. The background features several modest structures with tin roofs, set against a backdrop of trees.

Gallery

Celebrating our journey of empowerment and inclusion.

person piling blocks

person piling blocks

selective focus photo of children leaning on deks

selective focus photo of children leaning on deks

a group of young children sitting at a table

a group of young children sitting at a table

Children are holding hands and joyfully playing in a circle outdoors. They appear to be in school uniforms, enjoying a game in a natural setting with trees and open space around them.

Children are holding hands and joyfully playing in a circle outdoors. They appear to be in school uniforms, enjoying a game in a natural setting with trees and open space around them.

Get in Touch

A group of children gather closely together in an outdoor setting, some looking directly at the camera while others are engaged in different activities. The environment appears lively and filled with a mixed group of kids wearing casual clothing. A blue tarp and wooden beams are visible in the background, suggesting a makeshift or temporary shelter.

A group of children gather closely together in an outdoor setting, some looking directly at the camera while others are engaged in different activities. The environment appears lively and filled with a mixed group of kids wearing casual clothing. A blue tarp and wooden beams are visible in the background, suggesting a makeshift or temporary shelter.

Contact us to learn more about our programmes and how you can support our mission.