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The Teddy Bear Foundation

Preventing and minimising the effects of child abuse in South Africa

78
Annual Life Sentences
1.2
Raised through events
40
Years in service of the abused children
397
Annual Imprisonments

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29 July 2026

Departments’ failure to keep, maintain and implement the National Child Protection Register taken to Court

PRESS STATEMENT: 29 July 2026 On Tuesday, 28 July, the Teddy Bear Foundation (TBF), represented by SECTION27, appeared in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria to challenge the efficacy of…
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22 July 2026

Child-on-Child Sexual Abuse: Prevention, Protection and Rehabilitation

The tragic incident in Ceres, where a 14-year-old allegedly raped and killed a 6-year-old child, has understandably shocked communities across South Africa. While the circumstances of this case will be…
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16 July 2026

Beyond 67 Minutes: The Mandela Day Our Children Deserve

By Dr Shaheda Omar, Director, Teddy Bear Foundation Every year on 18 July, South Africans roll up their sleeves in honour of Nelson Mandela. Schools are painted, soup kitchens are…
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About us

Child abuse no more

We provide efficient and professional services to prevent and minimise the devastating effects of abuse on children and their families.

Our vision is that children will not be abused anymore. But where they are being abused, our services promote children’s healing and stop any further abuse. This minimises any secondary harm to children and their families entering the child protection system.

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and mission

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HOW YOU CAN HELP US

Make a difference in the lives of abused children in South Africa

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