STRANDFONTEIN - Fountain By The Sea

"South African surfers have been portrayed in a one-dimensional light during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reality is far more inspiring. Not far from the beaches they love to surf are surfers like Nigel Savel, founder of the The 9 Miles Project - a surf-intervention programme based on the Cape Flats. When the lockdown forced the closure all their youth programmes, the organisation swiftly focussed their efforts on feeding the most vulnerable amongst the Strandfontetin community. To date, they feed over 1000 people a day - including hundreds of children - and rely on continued support from donations to keep the feeding scheme going." Words by Will Bendix

[@Mathilda5xp]

Thank you so much for your generosity and hard work. It is such a blessing to see hungry people been fed. I gave a large donation three years ago to a group of young men who formed a club to buy the most important food items for these poor families who needed it during the pandemic . What a joy to see how well they have been cared for. Blessings to all of you from Aotearoa.

[@tauhirrakiep3251]

I just came across this video. I am from Strandfontein and I am completing my Masters in Architecture. My dissertation is centered around connecting the residents of Strandfontein to the ocean again. Thank you for this, it's very insightful.

[@CalvinThompsonFilms]

No ways man, that's amazing. Are you in contact with Nigel from 9 Miles?

[@theguest8888]

Thank you Calvin and Nigel

[@kurtdixon4700]

This is so heart warming! Keep up the good work and spreading the love!! 🙏

[@ethanlundy]

Really enjoyed this man. Wouldn't have known about this if you hadn't made it bru. You're a legend Calv

[@CalvinThompsonFilms]

Shot Ethan! So are you bru! :)

[@BrunoMorphet]

Great work Calvin.

[@CalvinThompsonFilms]

Shot Bruno!