The Chaeli Campaign

The Chaeli Campaign A non-profit organisation working to mobilise the minds and bodies of children with disabilities.

13/02/2026

Inclusion begins with love - and grows with belonging.
Twenty-one years ago, The Chaeli Campaign began with a simple truth: inclusion starts with people, not programmes.

What began as a family-led response to a world that wasn’t built with disability in mind slowly grew into a community rooted in belonging. Families trusted the space. Children grew up alongside one another. Staff, supporters, and partners became partof something much bigger than an organisation.

Over the years, programmes expanded and impact grew, reaching thousands of beneficiaries annually — but the heart of the work never changed.

Family has always been at the core.
The families who walked the journey.
The children who became ambassadors.
The community that chose inclusion, every day.

Because inclusion isn’t just taught.
It is lived, together.

Learn more about The Chaeli Campaign: www.chaelicampaign.orgLearn more about The Chaeli Campaign: www.chaelicampaign.org
Support our programmes: MyDifference & Club CC360

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From lived experience to lifelong advocacy, Chaeli’s journey is a testament to the power, pride, and possibility of an e...
11/02/2026

From lived experience to lifelong advocacy, Chaeli’s journey is a testament to the power, pride, and possibility of an empowered disabled life. 💜

Through education, authorship, sport, and leadership, she continues to challenge harmful narratives and build spaces where dignity and equity are non-negotiable. The work of The Chaeli Campaign is not just professional it is deeply personal. And the mission remains clear: to ensure disabled people and their families know their worth, their strength, and their inherent value.

The legacy continues. ✨



Erin Elliot, who started The Chaeli Campaign at just 11 years old, guides others with profound compassion and unwavering...
09/02/2026

Erin Elliot, who started The Chaeli Campaign at just 11 years old, guides others with profound compassion and unwavering vision, nurturing hope and self‑reliance for people with disabilities, and spreading a legacy of empathy, courage, and boundless possibility that touches hearts and transforms lives.


✨ Celebrating Jorah's remarkable academic journey and his dedication to mastering writing, colouring, and mathematics, a...
06/02/2026

✨ Celebrating Jorah's remarkable academic journey and his dedication to mastering writing, colouring, and mathematics, achieving significant milestones in his education. Wishing him continued excellence and joy in learning. 🚀📚🎨📐

Where little steps begin big dreams 💜✨Eesa’s first days at big school are filled with new friendships, growing confidenc...
05/02/2026

Where little steps begin big dreams 💜✨
Eesa’s first days at big school are filled with new friendships, growing confidence, and gentle reminders of the love he carries from Chaeli Cottage. We are so grateful for the strong foundation that has helped him step into this new chapter with courage and joy. 🎒🌱

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Big smiles, brave steps, and beautiful new beginnings 🎒✨We’re so proud of Junaid as he starts his first day at big schoo...
04/02/2026

Big smiles, brave steps, and beautiful new beginnings 🎒✨
We’re so proud of Junaid as he starts his first day at big school! From making new friends to carrying the love of Chaeli Cottage with him, this is just the beginning of an exciting journey. We can’t wait to see how big and strong he grows 💜

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Lace up and bring the whole family! 🏃‍♀️👟Join us for the *CSRC 5km Family Walk/Run* at Dreyersdal Farm, Bergvliet — a fu...
04/02/2026

Lace up and bring the whole family! 🏃‍♀️👟
Join us for the *CSRC 5km Family Walk/Run* at Dreyersdal Farm, Bergvliet — a fun morning of movement, community, and purpose. Whether you walk, jog or run, every step supports inclusive sport and recreation 💜

📅 21 February 2026
⏰ 8am start | On-the-day registration from 7am

See you at the start line!

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A journey that began with a spark and grew into years of purpose, leadership and advocacy. We celebrate Bruce’s enduring...
03/02/2026

A journey that began with a spark and grew into years of purpose, leadership and advocacy. We celebrate Bruce’s enduring commitment to The Chaeli Campaign and his continued support as our Patron. A legacy that truly makes a difference. ✨️💜



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A fire in Masiphumelele affected several Chaeli Campaign families, leaving them with nothing. Donations welcome at The C...
26/01/2026

A fire in Masiphumelele affected several Chaeli Campaign families, leaving them with nothing. Donations welcome at The Chaeli Campaign Headquarters in Plumstead🤍

23/01/2026

On 24 January the Inclusive Arts Collective celebrates 9 years of promoting disability inclusion through the Arts. But it also stands on the shoulders of the work done for almost a decade through The Chaeli Campaign’s Arts and Culture Programme. One of these projects is an incredible children’s theatre piece, inspired by a book (Warrior On Wheels) written by our good friend, Deirdre Gower who, in turn, was inspired to write these stories because of her unique relationship she has with her son, Damian (her warrior on wheels). This collaboration culminated in a beautiful tale, sensitively narrated, with wonderful puppets trumpeting the message that inclusion is beneficial for all of us if we open our ears, eyes and hearts to what we all bring to this world. Each one different; each one important; each one necessary.

 

And today as we celebrate these many years of celebrating inclusion through the Arts, we once again hear the story of the Warrior on Wheels.

Nine years of creativity, courage, and inclusion 💜The Inclusive Arts Collective celebrates a journey that began  under t...
21/01/2026

Nine years of creativity, courage, and inclusion 💜
The Inclusive Arts Collective celebrates a journey that began under the new banner of the IAC in 2017. The work of the IAC is grounded in almost a decade of projects launched by the Arts and Culture programme of The Chaeli Campaign: almost 2 decades of growing awareness of disability inclusion through the Arts. We continue to amplify voices through art, poetry and theatre. Cheers to the history that shaped us and to the many more projects still to come. ✨

Our Chaeli Cottage preschoolers in 2025 💫A year filled with growth, joy, learning, inclusion, and so many little milesto...
14/01/2026

Our Chaeli Cottage preschoolers in 2025 💫
A year filled with growth, joy, learning, inclusion, and so many little milestones that mattered in big ways.
As we celebrate these beautiful memories, we’re stepping into 2026 with grateful hearts, big dreams, and continued commitment to every child’s potential. 🌱💜
View the rest of our preschoolers images and events on YouTube



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16 Culm Road
Cape Town
7800

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Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 15:30

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The Chaeli Campaign | Our Story

Inclusion. Ability. Changing perceptions.

These three concepts perfectly sum up the work done by The Chaeli Campaign.

The Chaeli Campaign is a social justice foundation changing society’s views on the capabilities and role of children with disabilities in South Africa and around the world.

FOUNDING THE CHAELI CAMPAIGN