Linking Arms – Dedicated to transforming lives

“We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill

WELCOME TOLinking Arms

Linking Arms is a non-profit Trust dedicated to transforming the lives of learners who come from disadvantaged backgrounds in South Africa.

Our principal objective is to give hope and build capacity amongst poor and/or vulnerable scholars by providing them with basic necessities that will empower them to make positive strides in their scholastic journey.

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Meet the teamFounder: Arnav Dasrath

A former grade 12 pupil from Eden College Durban, Arnav Dasrath is the founder of Linking Arms. Over his high school career, he has been involved in many service and... Read more...

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📌 5 October 2024 Linking Arms is proud to ann

📌 5 October 2024

Linking Arms is proud to announce the successful completion of a newly installed jungle gym at Parkvale Primary School, situated at 17 Nordale Road, Newlands East. This initiative was made possible through the generous contributions and unwavering support of our donors and community members who amplified our efforts by sharing our message.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in bringing this project to fruition. At Linking Arms, we are deeply committed to enriching the educational experiences of learners, and we are confident that the rejuvenation of this facility will not only enhance the playtime of the 93 Grade R students but also contribute meaningfully to their overall development.

Seen in slide 1 (left to right):
Arusha Dasrath ( Linking Arms Trustee), Mrs Mselera (SGB Teacher Rep), Mrs Mpungose (Principal), Ms Hutchinson (SGB Chairperson), Arnav Dasrath (Linking Arms Trustee)

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19 August 2024 A social media post from Southla

19 August 2024

A social media post from Southlands Secondary, Unit 1, Chatsworth, highlighted an urgent need for assistance to sustain their Lunch Club, which provides daily meals to students from impoverished backgrounds. Due to limited resources, the school is struggling to continue this essential service.

In response, Linking Arms contributed R 2,500 worth of lunch items to support the school’s efforts. This contribution aims to ensure that no child has to learn on an empty stomach, reinforcing the importance of community support in addressing such critical needs.

Should you wish to support this initiative, please contact us or the school directly.

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Linking Arms is currently raising funds for a proj

Linking Arms is currently raising funds for a project to assist Parkvale Primary School based in Newlands East.

Please help us by sharing this post with anyone who you think might be interested in assisting.

📍 If you would like to donate, please take note of the banking details that have been attached in the post. Every cent counts toward making this project a success.

Let's work together to brighten up these learners' schooling experiences.

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11 May 2024 📚 Linking Arms Book Drive 2024 A

11 May 2024 📚

Linking Arms Book Drive 2024

After months of collecting books for ABH ( @aryanbenevolenthome ) based in Chatsworth, KwaZulu Natal, the Linking Arms Book Drive has finally drawn to a close.

Like any other project, this would not have been possible without our community. It is because of you that we are able to bring joy to children's faces and have our book drive be a monumental success.

With 1522 books donated, the library of the newly renovated children's wing is now filled with endless adventure and learning opportunities.

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📚 Book Drive 2024 📚 Don't forget to donate

📚 Book Drive 2024 📚

Don't forget to donate your previously loved books!

With the book drive in full swing, we want to encourage you to help us change the lives of scholars by donating a book.

📞 If you would like to arrange for drop-off or collection of books, please text / call us.

📌 To volunteer with Linking Arms, click the link to join our WhatsApp group to keep up to date with the latest projects.

We would also like to extend a hand of gratitude to everyone who has already reached out and donated books. 🤝

Let's empower the future of South Africa, one book at a time.

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02 / 01 / 2024 Linking Arms has partnered with FO

02 / 01 / 2024

Linking Arms has partnered with FOSA (Friends of the Sick Association) once again for another successful project to kick off the year. As the 2024 academic year steadily approaches, not everyone has the privilege of having a pair of school shoes under their feet. Thanks to the long-standing partnership with FOSA, Linking Arms was able to deliver a generous amount of school shoes to St Martin Diocesan Home for Children based in Berea and William Clark Gardens Childrens Home in Sherwood.

Linking Arms would like to thank everyone who made this project successful. If you would like to be involved in future projects, send us a message and we will talk you through the steps for you to be a part of the Linking Arms family.

Please drop a like, leave a message or comment, and share our posts to help us make a difference. All donations of cash and kind are welcomed and Section 18A certificates can be issued upon request.

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Picture 1 (Left - left to right): representative from St Martin Diocesan Home for Children and Arnav Dasrath

Picture 2 (Right - left to right): representative from William Clark Gardens Childrens Home, Arnav Dasrath and Arya Dasrath (volunteer)

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2023 saw the implementation of numerous successful

2023 saw the implementation of numerous successful projects and the start of many significant partnerships for Linking Arms. From feeding schemes to shoe and stationary donations made to scholars in need, reflecting on the work done in 2023 has brought immense joy in seeing the smiles on the peoples’ faces who we have helped.

In 2024, Linking Arms aims to reach even more people and help scholars and their families in their educational journey to ensure that the future of South Africa is bright for everyone. With an improved support system and your donations, we envision a bigger and better year with regards to projects and volunteer opportunities.

If you would like to be added to our volunteer database, please send us a message and we will talk you through the relevant steps to be notified of future projects. Help us make an impact in the lives of others. Please drop a like, leave a message or comment and share our posts to help us make a difference and reach a larger audience. All donations of cash and kind are welcomed and Section 18A certificates can be issued upon request.

May the new year bring you and your loved ones an abundance of good fortune, excellent health, and a successful academic year.

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Linking Arms has partnered with FOSA (Friends of t

Linking Arms has partnered with FOSA (Friends of the Sick Association) yet again for another successful project. A donation of 20 food parcels and over 200 pairs of shoes were donated to Parkgate Primary School in Verulam.

Linking Arms would like to thank everyone who helped make this project as effective and impactful as it was.

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Linking Arms, in collaboration with New Era Statio

Linking Arms, in collaboration with New Era Stationers provided a pupil from Velabahleke High School with stationery for her Grade 12 year.

The pupil's school fees and a hygiene pack will be an added contribution to ensure the successful completion of her academic year. 📝

We, at Linking Arms, wish her, as well as all other pupils every success for the year ahead. ✔

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Linking Arms has partnered with FOSA (Friends Of t

Linking Arms has partnered with FOSA (Friends Of the Sick Association) for a food hamper distrubition. On the evening of the 27 August 2021, 20 food hampers were delivered to teacher, Mr I Jagasur. The following day the hampers were taken to Montarena Secondary School in Unit 10, Chatsworth and received by principal,Mr. A Ramsahai as seen in the images taken above.

It's times like this when we realise people, scholars in this case, are enduring hard times constantly throughout their educational careers and it is our duty as citizens who are able to do something about it to help the people around us.

In December, Linking Arms plans on doing larger projects which require volunteers so if you would like to volunteer, then these are a few ways you can get into contact with us:
• dm
• email
• message

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Linking Arms partnered with FOSA (Friends Of the S

Linking Arms partnered with FOSA (Friends Of the Sick Association) for yet another successful project. On Saturday, 23 October 2021, 20 food hampers consisting of flour, oil, rice, canned goods and other essential food items were delivered to Crestview Primary located in Unit 6, Chatsworth.

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Arya Dasrath (volunteer), Arnav Dasrath (Founder), Mr R Hoosen (teacher) and Mr P Ramdeo (headmaster).

If you would like to volunteer at Linking Arms or know of a school or scholar who are in need of help, then drop us a dm, message or email and we'll assist in any way we can.

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- To all the strong and powerful women in our worl

- To all the strong and powerful women in our world, Happy Women's Day. We appreciate you and everything you do! 💛

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Happy Mandela Day! During the unpredictable time

Happy Mandela Day!

During the unpredictable times that our country is facing, it is even more important now to help your community as your 67 minutes can make a lasting impact.

Stay safe everyone!
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Youth Day commemorates the Soweto youth uprising o

Youth Day commemorates the Soweto youth uprising of 16 June 1976. Let us remember all those who lost their lives on this day and the power which our youth holds. 🇿🇦

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Today we celebrate a day in South African history

Today we celebrate a day in South African history which commemorates the first democratic elections held on the 27 April 1994.
Happy Freedom Day! ✊🇿🇦

Linking Arms partnered with FOSA (Friends Of The S

Linking Arms partnered with FOSA (Friends Of The Sick Association) to donate food hampers to families of students at Settlers Primary School located in Merebank.

Linking Arms would like to extend our thanks to FOSA for donating the food hampers.

As seen in the first slide from right to left:
Victoria Nkomo and Shabnam Dookie , Arnav Dasrath and Reece Govender

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If you would like to get involved in future projects, send us an email or message and let's make a difference together. 🌟

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If you have a passion for helping people and want

If you have a passion for helping people and want to make a difference , then you're in the right place!

Send us a message or email and get involved with Linking Arms today.

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Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is a State Hospi

Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital is a State Hospital based in Umlazi.

I was fortunate enough to visit today, and participate in play therapy with the children at the Umduduzi Hospice Care. Play therapy is a form of treatment that helps the children learn to develop skills while interacting with other children. My activities today included reading, making puzzles and playing board games. It was so evident that children enjoy spending time with other people and participating in these activities which allows them to have fun whilst learning in hospital.

After having a chat with Dr. K Moodley, who is a Specialist Pediatrician at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital, I was given an insight into the common struggles that the community have to face everyday. A lot of children suffer with malnutrition, the main cause being lack of basic resources such as water, as well as the financial resources to live a healthy life.

The top 5 main causes of death among children are Malnutrition, TB, Diorehha, HIV and Pneumonia. All of which are very common in third world countries. Unfortunately in some cases, children leave the hospital healthy and aren't able to sustain that health due to the lack of resources within their community hence impacting there scholastic journey.

It is crucial to open up and view the world through eyes of these children and others in such unfortunate circumstances. We are privileged to have a comfortable lifestyle and therefore need to help wherever we can.

Linking Arms is dedicated to changing the path for children and creating a better future for our youth.

I would like to thank all the staff at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital and frontline workers who play a crucial part in making our country better and who risk their lives everyday in order to save other peoples lives. Remember to sanitize, social distance and wear a mask.

If you would like to be a volunteer at Linking Arms or if you would like to get involved in any way, please look at our website www.linkingarms.co.za or email info@linkingarms.co.za for further information.

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