GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - The Amy Bell Charities in Cradock announced their first high school graduate and university graduate on Friday, 20 December.

"We are proud to announce and celebrate a monumental achievement for Amy Bell Charities. Charneen Syster, a bright and determined young girl from Cradock, has become the first graduate from our inaugural group of high school learners sent from Carinus Primary School to Cradock High School. 

"After years of dedication and hard work, Charneen has passed her final exams very well and will be graduating early next year, during the autumn graduation ceremony at Nelson Mandela University with a degree in Psychology!" says Megan Tam, Media Representative at Amy Bell Charities.

Charneen has been a cherished member of the Amy Bell Charities program for eight years. 

Her journey is a testament to the power of education and the positive impact of community support. 

Amy Bell Charities are incredibly proud of her accomplishments, and we are excited for a bright future that lies ahead," says Tam.

"At Amy Bell Charities, we are honoured to continue our commitment to the upliftment through education. 

Our mission is to empower young minds, and provide them with the opportunities they need to succeed."

Tam adds: "As a wildlife foundation, we are privileged to be supported so generously by hunters, taxidermists, game ranchers, and nature-loving friends. This unwavering support allows this charity to make dreams like Charneen’s come true."

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