Social Support

Philisa Abafazi Bethu, "Heal our Women" in isiXhosa is a non-profit organization established in 2008 in the community of Lavender Hill. With an estimated population of 100,000 people comprising five informal settlements, the settlement contains high levels of drug abuse, violence, gangsterism, crime and, 60% unemployment. Lucinda Evans started the organization to protect and [...]

The Pebbles Project is a non-profit organization currently supporting over 1400 children between the ages of 0 – 18, as well as their families, in the farming communities of South Africa's Western Cape Province in Somerset West, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Wellington, Citrusdal as well as the Hemel-en-Aarde region close to Hermanus. Many of the beneficiaries [...]

The Alcardo Andrews Foundation was established in 2015 to honor all young men and women who lost their lives to violent crime. Avril Andrews lost her son Alcardo to gang violence. She discovered the challenges and researched why so many young men fell victim to murder. In response, Avril contacted fellow mothers who had [...]

Siyathandwa, meaning "We are loved" in isiXhosa, Senior Citizens in Action is a group of 40 seniors based in Khayelitsha. The group accommodates people from 60 years of age and over and operates as a senior center where seniors do day to day activities to keep healthy. The project ensures their well-being, companionship, to [...]

NOAH, an acronym for Neighborhood Old Age Homes, is a non-profit organization established in 1981 by the Catholic Welfare & Development Institution. Operating from twin community centers in Woodstock and Khayelitsha, respectively, NOAH provides invaluable social, financial, and wellness support to every pensioner. Eleven houses, an assisted living facility, and two primary health care [...]

Sinovuyo Seniors Club was established in May 2015 by the seniors themselves. Sinovuyo translates to "We Are Happy" in isiXhosa. The vision is to provide a daycare facility for seniors of Khayelitsha; the group consists of +- 30 members aged from 60 to 94 years and two volunteer aides. The group meets every day [...]

Children born into poverty often face a lifetime of physical and psychological trauma and almost always remain trapped there, unless significant interventions occur. Christel House South Africa, a non-profit school, works towards breaking the cycle of poverty by providing its 1000+ students from Cape Town's most underserved communities, with a no-fee, 18-year scholarship. From [...]

BRAVE is girl-led and trains girls from underserved communities. The program empowers girls and young women to tell their stories through journalism and photography/film, acquire practical skills, and build networks among their peers. BRAVE enables at-risk girls to access education, health care, economic empowerment, self-confidence, and safety. The primary goal is to create safe [...]

Beauty for Ashes (RF) NPC is an organization that provides a safe place of refuge for women who are returning to society, having experienced and endured time in prison. Understanding the challenges an ex-offender faces when trying to rebuild their lives, the program emphasizes women’s nurturing and empowerment. Beauty for Ashes' development programs aids [...]