Making Africa Water Safe
We don't just talk about community impact — we fund it, staff it, and deliver it. Every week. In every season.
Water safety and swimming education — accessible for everyone
Kiddies Aqua is not an organisation that talks about community impact. Every initiative below is privately funded and operationally managed by Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy. Whether highly subsidised or completely free, we are committed to making Africa water safe — that is a promise.
Why this matters: understand the global drowning crisis
African Children Aquatic Foundation
Our partner foundation channelling swimming education, water-safety training and scholarships to deserving children across the continent.
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Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation
A globally respected partner in the fight against drowning — together advancing learn-to-swim and water-safety access where it is needed most.
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Dominican School for the Deaf
34 deaf pre-school learners (ages 3–5)Two dedicated instructors travel weekly to provide swimming lessons at no charge. Kiddies Aqua fully funds the initiative — fuel, tolls, equipment, snacks, swim bags and caps. Claesen's Nederland (Netherlands) sponsored swimming costumes. Three teachers and one occupational therapist from the school have been trained in swimming instruction, building lasting local capacity.
ECD Township Partnerships
40+ learners annuallyA long-standing Learn-to-Swim programme for Hannah's Prayer Learning Institution (two campuses) and Hope Day & Night Care. Learners are transported free of charge in Kiddies Aqua's own 23-seater luxury bus to our heated indoor facility at the University of Pretoria Sports Campus. We allocate three qualified instructors and co-sponsor annual awards ceremonies.
Botshelo Ba Setshaba Peace Education Centre
34 children from the associated orphanageIn partnership with the centre, led by Director Minah Sindane-Bloem, we provide Learn-to-Swim and water-safety programmes to vulnerable children. The initiative combines structured swimming education with care-driven support — a safe, nurturing environment where children develop confidence, life-saving skills and a sense of dignity.
Domestic Workers & Gardeners
Free lessons, CPR & First AidA voluntary Learn-to-Swim programme offering free swimming lessons, CPR training and First Aid instruction to domestic workers and gardeners in Pretoria — extending water safety and life-saving skills to the adults who keep our communities running.
Prinshof School for the Partially Sighted & Blind
109 learnersA large-scale Learn-to-Swim initiative serving learners who are partially sighted and blind — proving that water confidence and life-saving skills are for every child, regardless of ability.
Tshwarelo Pre-School
400+ learners · 4 instructorsOne of our largest outreach programmes, reaching over 400 learners through structured Learn-to-Swim sessions. Delivered by four qualified instructors, it ensures safe, high-quality instruction at scale while maintaining individual attention for every young swimmer.
Every township. Every rural community. South Africa and Namibia.
We are creating plans, forming partnerships and sourcing funding to reach all townships and rural areas across South Africa and Namibia. Making water safety and swimming education accessible for everyone — highly subsidised or free — is one of our core missions. We will make Africa water safe. That is a promise.
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Every child we teach is one more life protected. Book a free first lesson at your nearest branch — no joining fee, no commitment.
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Join the Mission
Partners, volunteers, donors and foundations all help us reach more children, faster. Tell us how you'd like to get involved.
- Fund or sponsor a community programme
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Partner an NGO, school or ECD centre
- Bring water safety to a new community
Work With Us
Whether you're a partner, volunteer, donor or foundation — reach out and our community team will be in touch.