The story of the Gelukskinders Foundation and its patroness, Amira Willighagen. Amira’s breakthrough Amira won the Dutch version of the “Got Talent”shows at the age of 9 by singing opera songs. She dreamt of getting on TV once, and once…
Welcome
Welcome to the web site of Stichting Gelukskinders (English: Lucky Children’s Foundation), the charity organization of Holland’s youngest opera talent Amira Willighagen. Here you can find information about the activities and plans of our foundation, which aims to provide a happier youth for underprivileged…
Gelukskinders 10 year anniversary
Amira speaks in this video:
Playground opened Dan Tloome primary
For those who can still keep up with it all; in recent years, Gelukskinders has regularly had Dan Tloome school in its sights, but every time something else came up. In 2022, funds have been raised for this school so…
New play park in “Bright Beginnings”.
Even in a school where discipline is of paramount importance, it is difficult to keep small children in check when they return to school after a well-deserved holiday and see a completely new playground in front of their eyes. Yes,…
Traffic park, a new initiative.
Children are a little safer on the streets. Who wouldn’t want that? The children from the Chaobi school have now received a practice traffic park from Gelukskinders. Of course, this also includes a number of bicycles. This initiative was also…
Gelukskinders and Nelson Mandela day (and more)
On the 18th of July, Gelukskinders celebrated Nelson Mandela Day by reaching out to Hessie! Rosi, Phemelo and Frieda helped to entertain the children, distribute oranges, apples and bananas, clean up in the playground and repaint the swings, slides and…
Easter Egg Feast for Crèches
Amira, Fincent, Pomelo and Marc, delegation of Gelukskinders, paid the children of the crèches Hope Of Glory, Sarafina and Little Angels a lightning-surprise visit. Especially for Easter, they brought marshmallow Easter eggs for the children. It’s the little things that…
Buffelsvlei playground opened early!
Children and playgrounds; What happens if a playground is placed right under their noses?Especially when one considers that the children of Buffelsvlei have never had the opportunity to play in a playground. They CANNOT be kept! So forget about the…
Gelukskinders Easter campaign has started.
Bend or crack? When it comes to the well-being of children, Gelukskinders bends. The provincial government has closed Opang Diatla school! It appears that Boka Moso will meet the same fate. The Gelukskinders playgrounds there will be moved. Initially to…
Christmas promotion 2023 prize winners.
have been announced. Drawing was done by Amira. Congratulations to all winners. D, NL, UK, IRL, and USA won prizes. Congratulations again and a big thank you to all donors for your support. On behalf of Amira and the board…