Building brighter futures
Our History
songo.info started with a chance meeting between Christoph Sauser (World Champion mountain biker) and Songo Fipaza (a Kayamandi community leader). The pair put their heads (and hearts) together to create a powerful collaboration, which has had a profound impact on vulnerable youth in the area for more than 10 years.
Our Home
Our home is Kayamandi, one of the oldest townships in the Western Cape, located on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. It is a vibrant community of predominantly Xhosa-speakers. South Africa's Apartheid government policies have left the community with poor housing, education and infrastructure and, as a result, limited economic opportunities.
Celebrating a decade of building
brighter futures.
songo.info has humble beginnings: from a dream of providing a safe space for children to play on bikes, it has evolved into a Sport and Education support programme focussed on creating a long-term positive impact on the children of Kayamandi, Stellenbosch.
songo.info programme
Sport
Cycling is the foundation of the songo.info programme. The camaraderie, freedom and joy that a bike represents is a huge attraction for the children we serve. Through sport kids develop important life skills, such as team work, discipline and perseverance. The physical and mental health benefits of structured play are also key drivers of the programme.
Get Involved
There are many ways you can help the children of Kayamandi. Your support is greatly appreciated.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela