Child Welfare South Africa Supports Icrop Outreach, Advancing The Goal Of Leaving No Child Behind

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By Lesego Ranchu

  • ⁠The Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP) outreach creates a platform for government and civil society to collaborate on child protection and community support initiatives.
  • Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) continues to respond to issues such as substance abuse, unemployment and child neglect affecting children in the Drakenstein Municipality.
  • ⁠Upcoming NDA compliance training aims to equip organisations with the skills and knowledge needed to improve governance and sustainability.

On Friday, 13 February 2026, Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA), based in Wellington, joined stakeholders at the Mekena Community Sport Centre in support of the Integrated Community Registration Outreach Programme (ICROP), currently underway at the Mbekweni Community Sports Centre in Paarl. The outreach forms part of a broader community engagement initiative led by the Minister of Social Development, Ms Sisisi Tolashe, aimed at strengthening collaboration between government and civil society organisations.


For more than 47 years, CWSA has worked to protect and promote the development, safety and well-being of children within families and communities, while safeguarding their rights. In the Drakenstein Municipality, the organisation continues to respond to pressing social challenges affecting children, including alcohol and substance abuse, unemployment, child abuse, and neglect.


Speaking at the outreach, Mrs Beulah David, Chairperson of the Wellington office, explained that the organisation works closely with social workers and auxiliary assistants to provide a range of services, including child protection interventions, shelter support and rights-based advocacy.


“We collaborate with schools through awareness programmes and community initiatives to ensure children are safe and supported,” she said.


Mrs David noted that CWSA’s participation in the ICROP outreach follows ongoing dialogue with other non-profit organisations to strengthen partnerships and explore funding opportunities through entities such as the National Development Agency (NDA). She added that capacity-building training remains a priority to enhance organisational sustainability and service delivery.


“We look forward to building a stronger relationship with the NDA going forward and are pleased to be part of today’s programme,” she said.


During the outreach, Minister Tolashe is expected to engage with various civil society organisations, which will formally present dialogue reports highlighting community needs, challenges and opportunities for collaboration within the social development sector.


As part of ongoing support to the non-profit sector, the NDA, in partnership with the Department of Social Development’s NPO Unit, will host a Capacity Building Training on Compliance on 21 February 2026 in Paarl. Civil society organisations are encouraged to attend by contacting Mr Shaunn Meyer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..


Child Welfare South Africa Wellington can be contacted at 068 173 2593 or 067 838 2147, or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The organisation is located at 1 Rose Street, Wellington.