WHO WE ARE
The African Children Aquatic Foundation (ACAF) is the brainchild of Arrie and Lizette Botha.
The African Children Aquatic Foundation (ACAF) is a charitable initiative that originated under the umbrella of Kiddies Aqua Swimming Academy. Driven by a commitment to water safety, ACAF was established to provide essential swimming education to children in need across the African continent
The 2014 Global Report on Drowning by the World Health Organization (WHO) identifies drowning as a major but overlooked public health issue. Young children are especially vulnerable, with the highest drowning rates among those aged 1–4 years, followed by 5–9 years, often due to lapses in supervision. In the WHO African Region, drowning is the leading cause of death among children aged 5–14 years
What we do at acaf
Water Safety
Refers to the procedures, methods, precautions, and policies associated with safety in–, on– and around bodies of water, where there is a risk of injury or drowning.
Skill Transfer
Is the transmission of abilities or expertise which may be used in a variety of roles or occupations.
Sustainability
The ability to maintain and/or support our projects continuously over time.
African Children Aquatic Foundation
Why we do what we do.
Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide, accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. There are an estimated 236 000 annual drowning deaths worldwide the majority in emerging economies. Global estimates may significantly underestimate the actual public health problem related to drowning especially in Africa. Children with increased access to water are most at risk of drowning. Low- and middle-income countries account for over 90% of unintentional drowning deaths.
