Badisa Trio News

A young boy known to Badisa Trio Scottsdene has an incredible passion and talent for soccer. From a very young age, he has shown dedication, discipline, and determination as a goalkeeper — always giving his best on the field and proudly representing his local club. Sadly, due to financial difficulties at home, his family can […]

Once, a tiny child entered the world already carrying burdens no child should ever know. He spent the earliest months of his life exposed to the coldness of the streets, uncertainty, and neglect. At a time when he should have been surrounded by warmth, safety, and protection, he instead faced unsafe and unhygienic conditions that […]

This Foster Care Day, Badisa Trio Scottsdene is preparing a special appreciation dinner for 165 guests, including 77 children who are part of our foster care programme. Behind every child placed in care is someone who chose to open their home… and their heart. Now, we have the opportunity to give back. We’re calling on […]

From Waiting… to Wonder This is truly a story of hope and brough a tear to the eye. This is why we do what we do. Earlier this week, we shared Leia’s hand written poem… A 13-year-old girl. No family… No visits… Just quiet hope… and poems filled with longing. But then, something beautiful happened. […]

This month, a story emerged that served as a powerful reminder of why social work matters—particularly in moments when the system feels heavy and outcomes seem uncertain. The case involved a teenage boy who had experienced profound trauma and instability throughout his childhood. He had lost his biological mother during the COVID-19 pandemic, witnessed violence […]

When Liam (alias) first met with the social worker, he was a boy who had lost all hope for the future. For a long time, he refused to attend school. When he did go, he showed little to no interest in learning. His behaviour deteriorated, and he began experimenting with drugs. For his mother, this […]

Partner with Badisa Trio for Meaningful CSI & Tax Benefits Corporate Social Investment (CSI) is more than just giving—it’s about creating a lasting impact while aligning with your company’s social responsibility goals. Badisa Trio, a social work programme of Badisa, is the ideal CSI partner, offering measurable impact, tax benefits, and a strong BEE score. […]

Churches & Individuals: How You Can Make a Difference in 2025 At Badisa Trio, we are passionate about making a lasting impact in our communities, but we need your support to reach even more children in need. Here’s how your congregation and individual efforts can make a huge difference this year: Our Current Needs Safety […]

Ons neem ‘n oomblik om die lewe van ons voormalige kollega, Juanita Beukes, te eer. Haar toewyding en deernis het ‘n blywende impak gelaat. Haar werk in kinderbeskerming sal ons steeds inspireer terwyl ons vorentoe beweeg in ons missie. ‘n Paar oud kollegas skryf: “Jy het jouself vir ander gegee Met liefde en deernis so […]

Badisa Trio is a service of Badisa, a registered nonprofit organisation (NPO 011-891, PBO 930 006 348), mandated under the Children’s Act (Act 38 of 2005) to protect vulnerable children in Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, and Scottsdene. MES is a Christian social development organisation that has been transforming lives since 1986, providing sustainable solutions to […]