The MVR Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children from single-parent households in local South African communities where the needs are plenty, but resources scarce. Our mission is to create a genuine, tangible, and enduring impact through everyday acts of kindness, recognising that even the smallest gestures can make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

Given that our focus is on children up until the age of approximately 21, most of our help is centered around schooling requirements, acknowledging that addressing educational needs can significantly alter a child’s trajectory. Our commitment is to assist throughout the learning journey – from early childhood development to basic education phases, as well as from primary and high school to tertiary education.

The MVR Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children from single-parent households in local South African communities where the needs are plenty, but resources scarce. Our mission is to create a genuine, tangible, and enduring impact through everyday acts of kindness, recognising that even the smallest gestures can make a lasting difference in a child’s life.

Given that our focus is on children up until the age of approximately 21, most of our help is centered around schooling requirements, acknowledging that addressing educational needs can significantly alter a child’s trajectory. Our commitment is to assist throughout the learning journey – from early childhood development to basic education phases, as well as from primary and high school to tertiary education.

Whether it involves assisting with tuition fees, supplying of uniform and sports gear, bursary aid, stationery requirements, or supporting educational excursions, we strive to change lives for the better. By fostering a supportive environment, we aim to instill confidence in these children and their families, allowing them to embrace opportunities and realise their potential.

Inspired by the warm and generous spirit of the late Mia van Reenen, a beacon of hope in the Kimberley community, the MVR Foundation was founded in 2021 by prominent Kimberley businessman Louw van Reenen, who wanted to continue the legacy of his late wife through acts of kindness in a formal manner. He also wanted to give others who seek to help, have the means, and buy into this vision, the opportunity to do so through the Foundation.