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To eradicate poverty and reduce a gap between poor and rich communities. The current rate of urbanisation and population growth in South Africa increases the level of unemployment,poverty and despair for the majority of citizens. The situation presents a potential crisis if we do not get the fundamentals right, including educating entrepreneurs and growing an entreprenuerial culture. As a society, we must create a supportive environment for these fundamentals to help create jobs and curb poverty.

The Bo Kaap Cultural Hub under the auspices of Boorhaanol Islam Movement operates amongst others, a Social Welfare Department to service the poor and needy of Bo Kaap, the homeless people on the City Periphery and as part of an outreach programme, the Cape Flats and Townships.

The Organisation has been in existence for over 50 years and has a credible track record in Cape Town and been involved in many community projects over the years.
Through the Blessings of the Almighty, this year is the 21st Anniversary of the Bo Kaap Cup A Soup Programme. This is organized annually from Boorhaanol Centre in Bo-Kaap for individuals who are poor and needy.

Over the lockdown period due to the pandemic, we provide hot cooked meals and food parcels to over 400 families and meals to homeless people. The number of pots being cooked is based on the sponsors/donors contribution.

Having taken into account the current poor economic situation, and a given fact that there are even more hungry families than in previous years due to joblessness or the challenges in meeting the financial needs of their households, there is a growing demand for this service and the cost escalation to meet these needs.
Boorhaanol is a well-known community based Organisation with a credible track record within Bo-Kaap that has been involved in many successful community projects over the past 50 years. Any donation no matter how small (or big) would be most welcome. Receipts will be issued for any cash donations received. The Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) number for Boorhaanol is:  033-334-NPO

making/ distributing of hot cooked meals, food parcels

community, orphans, street people/ homeless

26 Pentz St, Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

VISION & OBJECTIVES

We envision a nation that is made up of citizens who are passionate about positive community impact.  

This vision is supported through fulfilling the following objectives: 
1.	To support where appropriate, educate creative people, and SMMEs. 
2.	To educate community members to become problem solvers.
3.	To host creative workshops with corporates and various interest groups where the philosophy of TSA will be shared in creative ways. 
4.	To visit different communities and identify challenges they might have and use our design thinking, behavioural science and positive deviance tools to work with the 
         community members to come up with solutions.
5.	To collaborate with corporates and different interest groups to encourage the spirit of TSA in every South African institution. 

MISSION 

Our mission is to campaign for positive community impact through creativity and training. 
We do this through offering the following services:
•	Training academy - branding 
•	Creative workshops - design thinking, behavioural science, positive deviants
•	Team building
•	Murals 
•	Surface design/ space transformation

campaigning and educating for positive impact

Our projects address sanitation, hygiene, climate change and education around these issues. We also focus on economic female empowerment and create local job opportunities wherever possible within our on-site project teams.  We include awareness and education initiatives around WASH and the environment within schools. This includes an SDG Youth Club which replicate in other schools.   We work with local leaders, community elders, organisations and citizens to develop easy-to-maintain WASH solutions that meet needs and uplift the sanitation and hygiene available to residents.

V & A Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

Africa Matters is a youth-led organization committed to upskilling and empowering African youth to change their communities and African narrative through leadership, social entrepreneurship, and advocacy. We have impacted the lives of over 27,000 African youth and diaspora through our four flagship programs Africa Matters Ambassadors Program (AMAP), Schools Leadership Development Program (SLDP), ShE is Empowered Program (ShE), Youth Leadership Development Program (YLDP), events and social media engagements. We also partner with various stakeholders as implementation partners and to curate remote bespoke learning programs, workshops and events focused on deep-rooted advocacy and effective leadership that enables young leaders to innovatively challenge and improve societal norms. 

upskilling & empowering them with essential skills 

The Amy Foundation, formerly the Amy Biehl Foundation Trust, is a non-profit organization that runs programmes to develop and empower youth aged 5 to 35 from vulnerable communities in the Cape Town area. Our programmes supplement the shortcomings of the educational system and help children and young adults cope with and overcome challenging personal circumstances.  

Our mission is to provide a safe environment and run programmes to develop well-rounded children and youth who go on to make positive life choices. We aim to promote the development of academic, social, and personal skills, as well as preparing school-leavers for the world of employment and entrepreneurship.  

We offer several after-school programmes (ASP) in three centres located in Gugulethu and Bonteheuwel, at Mimosa Primary School, Bonteheuwel High School, and Siyazingisa Primary School. Programmes run Monday through Thursday and are free of cost and include a light meal and drink. We cater to over 300 learners from ten schools in the area.  

Our after-school programmes include:  

- Academic support: Literacy and numeracy classes.  

- Arts and Culture: Including dance: traditional, Pantsula, Hip-Hop, Krump. Also includes music: marimba and choral.  

- Sport: Soccer, netball, and martial arts.  

- Greening and Environmental: Establishing and cultivating on-site vegtable gardens, eco-learning, outdoor learning.  

- Life Skills: Leadership development, teamwork, health awareness, HIV and AIDS, peer education, and vocational skills training.  

Our youth skills development (YSD) programmes are run from our main offices in Sybrand Park, and we focus on youth that are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). We offer three-month free vocational skills courses in Beauty, Hospitality, Technical Skills, and Sewing and Design held at our main offices at 2 Dagbreek Street, Sybrand Park. We also offer soft skills training programmes that focus on self-esteem and leadership development, as well as teaching entrepreneurial skills. The foundation provides lasting support for graduates of our programmes, including one-on-one business coaching sessions and assistance in creating CVs and business advertisements. We also connect our learners to internship and employment opportunities with many of our partner organizations/companies. 

We are requesting your assistance in supporting our programmes and the foundation, and by donating money, time, or resources you are making a difference in the lives of the youth in our programmes.

running after school & skills development programmes

2 Dagbreek St, Sybrandpark, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa

Running after school & skills development programmes

Our Vision
A South Africa without hunger
Our Mission
To reduce hunger in South Africa by safely and cost effectively securing quality food, and making it available to those who need it. 
Organisation summary
One third of all food produced in South Africa is wasted while 30 million South Africans are food insecure. Established in 2009 to address widespread hunger in South Africa, FoodForward SA connects a world of excess to a world of need by recovering edible surplus food from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers, for redistribution to registered beneficiary organisations that serve the poor. FoodForward SA is part of the Global Foodbanking Network focused on alleviating hunger and reducing the environmental impact by diverting good quality edible surplus food towards feeding vulnerable people.
With operations in all nine provinces of South Africa, FoodForward SA is the largest food redistribution organisation in South Africa, ensuring that we are well-positioned to address food insecurity at scale.
Donor funding is directed towards the recovery and redistribution of good quality, surplus food through our various food security programmes. We serve a network of over 1,250 registered beneficiary organisations that serve over 675,000 vulnerable individuals daily (the elderly, orphans and vulnerable women and children, at-risk youth, pregnant mothers, people with acute and chronic diseases), including 80,000 individuals residing in impoverished rural communities. In the 2020/2021 financial year we recovered and re-distributed 7,215 tons (29 million meals) of food to vulnerable individuals at a cost of only R0.85 per meal.

recovering edible surplus food that serve the poor.

the most vulnerable people  in at-risk communities

Viking Way & Odin Dr, Epping, Cape Town, 7475, South Africa

Life-skills development amongst the youth in South Africa is critical as the majority come from poor, disadvantaged backgrounds. The youth face many daily challenges, including gangs, violence, drug and alcohol abuse, absent parents, exposure to high-risk sexual behaviour and peer pressure. MOT SA ensures that 13 000 youth gain self-awareness, courage, resilience and life-skills to make conscious choices, to build healthy relationships, and accept responsibility for their behaviour and future.

Challenge:

The need for life-skills training amongst the youth is critical as 75% of our youth come from very poor disadvantaged backgrounds, in which parental guidance is often lacking. MOT SA is the only organisation providing life-skills training at TVET Colleges in the Western Cape, and focuses on High Schools where it is most needed. MOT addresses the challenges associated with low self-esteem and confidence, lack of values, high-risk behaviour, acceptance of diversity and interpersonal relationships.

Solution:

The MOT programmes are implemented over a long-term period in a structured classroom environment. Each MOT session has a specific theme and learning outcomes, and explores the development of particular life-skills, e.g. self-awareness, dreams and goal-setting, building relationships, adopting sound values and positive behaviour, communication and problem-solving skills, creative and critical thinking skills, values-based choices and taking responsibility, the courage speak out and to say no.

Long-Term Impact:

Research has shown the significant impact of the MOT education on the willingness of young people to respect others, to listen to other people's opinions and to make their classroom a more friendly place. 96% of participants have stated that MOT had assisted them to be themselves and to accept themselves for who they are. 28% of young people, who have indicated that they had used alcohol, drugs or smoked, changed their high-risk behaviour which they attributed it to the MOT training programme.

empower youth to be self-aware and courageous leaders

174 Kromboom Rd, Crawford, Cape Town, 7770, South Africa

We are a registered NPO that operate in the townships of Bonteheuwel and Bishop Lavis. These areas are poverty stricken and have a high unemployment rate. Our main focus is poverty alleviation, food security and creating job opportunities. We run a community feeding scheme five days a week. To many of our beneficiaries this is the only nutritional, cooked meal they have for the day. We also operate community food gardens with the aim to provide fresh vegetables to the community kitchen. The people who work in the gardens receive a stipend from the EPWP (Extended Public Works Programme) and VPUU (Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading). We build capacity by teaching home gardening and entrepreneurship skills. We want to transform our community food garden into a small-scale urban farm for three reasons: (1)  Supply more produce to the soup kitchen and surrounding ECDs. (2) Sell produce to make the project more financially viable, (3) build the capacity of those working in the gardens to run their own projects, businesses or become more employable. 

providing them a nutritional cooked meal 5 days a week

families, children and individuals at risk of hunger

138 Bluegum St, Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa

We are a registered non- profit company in the Bonteheuewel community serving as a safe haven for those most in need particularly the aged, orphaned, abandoned, abused and destitute. We ensure that those in our care, as well as those in and around the community, have access to clothing, as well as warm home cooked meals. Mina Se Kinnes NPC is a trusted Safe Haven in the Social Welfare Department as well as the Judicial / court system when it comes to the safety and security of minors and those in need.

𝐍𝐏𝐂 𝐧𝐨:   K2019152111
𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥:          072 872  6869
                   082 358 2060
𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥:      Info.minasekinnes@gmail.com
                 Minasekinnesnpc@gmail.com

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𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤                  Standard Bank 
𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞:    020909
𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞: Mina se Kinnes 
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providing a place of safety, shelter, clothing, food,

aged, orphaned, abandoned, abused and destitute

23B Lepelhout St, Bonteheuwel, Cape Town, 7764, South Africa

providing a place of safety, shelter, clothing, food, 

Introduction:

In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, we believe that there is immense power in giving and sowing seeds of hope. That's why we are launching the #SAUnite's Hub of Hope and we invite you to be a part of this transformative journey.

Background:
Imagine a place where individuals facing adversity can find solace, support, and the tools they need to rebuild their lives. That is our vision for the Hub of Hope—an inclusive community center that will serve as a beacon of light for those struggling with various challenges, including poverty, homelessness, mental health issues, and more.

HASHTAG SA UNITE fosters positive change through education camps, assisting fire and GBV victims, and supporting various entities. Their camps combine education and fun, promoting personal growth and critical skills. They aid fire victims with shelter and supplies, and empower GBV survivors through counseling and workshops. The organization extends support to feeding schemes, orphanages, and families. Weekly aid benefits up to 3000 individuals. They're building the "Hub of Hope" for meals, education, and counseling. HASHTAG SA UNITE provides educational support, counseling spaces, and workshops for victims. Their holistic approach fosters resilience, empowerment, and positive change, rebuilding lives in the community. 

Join us today and be a part of building a Hub of Hope where everyone is welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive. Together, we can make a difference.

Providing Essential Supplies and Support 🤝🏠🐾🎗️

Communities, Shelters, Old Age Homes, Pets, NPO's

Food, Clothes, Education, Training, Materials, Relief,

ACASAI NPO 249-313 offers after-school assistance to primary- (grades 4-7) and high school (grades 8 - 11) learners. University students and retired teachers serve as volunteers by assisting learners with reading skills, homework, projects, revision, and exam preparation through the implementation of various study methods, for all subjects covered in the CAPS curriculum. These services are offered in a safe environment at Parow library hall. Our operational hours are from Monday (3 pm - 5 pm) to Friday (1 pm-3 pm). Fridays take the form of recreational activities such as, for example, games, soccer, and swimming lessons. Due to financial difficulties and many other challenges experienced by families in our communities, these services are offered for free. We provide learners with sandwiches as soon as they get to the venue. We would like to recruit more university students for much-needed mentorship to the learners. While closing the gap for mentorship, a platform is provided for university students to gain working experience while they are studying, making them more appealing for recruitment in the corporate world.

assisting them with homework, projects, reading, etc.

c/o McIntyre St &, 1st Ave, Parow, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa

Where Rainbows Meet was registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) in 2008. Since its inception, in recognition of the multiple disadvantages and challenges facing the Vrygrond community, Rainbows has expanded and diversified its work. From an initial emphasis on meeting the needs of disadvantaged children, we have broadened our focus to become a holistic community development organisation, with the primary aim to achieve social, economic and health improvements within the community of Vrygrond and its surroundings. Through the provision of a diverse range of services and events, Rainbows gives different groups within this community access to information, education and support, encouraging them to take responsibility for their own lives, the lives of their families and the overall situation in the community. Our activities also enhance the working skills of community members to decrease unemployment, with concomitant benefits including reductions in drug abuse, domestic violence, child negligence and other social ills. Services and projects that we support include Early Child Development (ECD), income generation projects, life skills courses, small business development,
feeding schemes and annual awareness event.

The Vrygrond squatter camp has been established since the early 1900s in Cape Town, South Africa. It is the oldest informal settlement in the Western Cape and is situated near the seaside town of Muizenberg, about 20km from central Cape Town. More than half (59.2%) of the population in Vrygrond and surrounding informal settlements have
personal experiences as victims of crime, including robbery, hijacking and sexual assault. Unfortunately, a lack of security is not confined to the streets, and at home, our children, youth and adults are also confronted with violence (15.4%) and are exposed to alcohol and drug abuse (43.9% and 29.9% respectively). Our research demonstrates that the three key factors leading to crime and violence in households in Vrygrond and surrounding communities are: a high unemployment rate (80.0%), parental substance
abuse (19.5%) and financial difficulties (13.8%). Many of these driving factors arise from a lack of education.

Our vision is to create a future where every individual in Vrygrond and its surrounding communities can live their lives in dignity and security. In order to realize this vision, we have the following objectives:
- To provide training and development opportunities for women, youth, the unemployed and other vulnerable groups for the improvement of our communities.
- To co-operate with and assist community-based groups through training and capacity building (in leadership, life skills, organisational skills, etc.) in order to facilitate meaningful interactions in their various areas of expertise.
- To support the establishment and promotion of local business enterprises.
- To raise awareness of issues affecting Vrygrond and surrounding areas and promote cooperation between socially and financially diverse communities in order to contribute to the economic development of our country.

vulnerable and abused women, youth at risk & children

Vrygrond Ave, Vrygrond, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

Through training, development and mentoring 

The Butterfly Art Project's (BAP's) vision is to create a network of active facilitators, who use their art therapeutic skills in vulnerable communities, to bring about healing and stability in children who are growing up in poverty. BAP encourages creativity and healing through art to build strong communities of active, artistic and stable citizens that can recognise and utilise opportunities. By partnering with diverse educational institutions, offering mentorships, training for educators and art practitioners to run healing art classes in vulnerable communities, we build resources for a creative network for a greater South Africa and beyond.  For more information, contact info@butterflyartproject.org or WhatsApp 0608056482.

proividing art therapeutic classes to stabilise them

traumatised children/youth in disadvantaged communities

1115 Vrygrond Ave, Vrygrond, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

OUR VISION:
Diverse, just and resilient communities where youth engage with their full potential.  

OUR MISSION:
We nurture connection between youth and existing resources within the community.

We develop community-based solutions with an asset-based approach, working from the inside out using existing life wisdom and skills that benefit the broader community. Through reconnecting people and networks, we respond to societal issues, unlock opportunities, increase social connectedness and contribute to just futures. Entrepreneurial learning, skills development and exchange of knowledge are core cross-cutting components as they catalyse socio-economic development and community resilience.
CORE WORK:
We believe in a world where youth are supported by a whole community, tapping into existing networks and opportunities that can lead to income generation, skills sharing and increased well-being. We offer safe learning spaces for youth and community members where they can share and expand their skillsets. 
ACTIVITIES
- Skills development workshops offered for and by community members
- Business skills development and youth entrepreneurship including a youth online shop (Amava Market)
- Networking, collective learning and community connection
- Community mapping

nurturing connection between them and local resources.

young citizens from under-resourced communities

148 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa

 using storytelling, participatory practices & dialogue

​​The School of Empowerment Africa was established principally for COMMUNITY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND FOUNDATION. This is done by seeking to EMPOWER and INSPIRE a nation, one person at a time, by providing a platform where individuals can access skills, self-development training, and economic and social development opportunities. Also, by providing creative spaces where individuals can express themselves at a local and global scale to enable them to represent their interests in a responsible and self-determined way, acting on their own authority. Our 5 Programs, which we call Faculties, include:
1) Faculty of Healing & Wellness
2) Faculty of Education
3) Faculty of Leadership & Lifelong Development
4) Faculty of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
5) Faculty of Economic Development & Growth

Moreover, the School of Empowerment NPC is also engaged in community development strategy projects in Western Cape province, focused on their needs, including access to basic education, community kitchen, training, income generation activities, etc. Our principles and approach will result in Sustainable Community development whereby community members, our organization, and our partners come together to take collective action and generate solutions to common problems.

The organization's activities are carried out in a non-profit manner with an altruistic and philanthropic intent and without any direct benefit to any of its Directors, employees, officers, or agents (otherwise than as stated herein). All public benefit activities carried on by our PBO are widely accessible to the general public at large, including any sector thereof other than small & exclusive groups.

The Organisation is a Non-Profit Company ( NPC No.  2019/350554/08 | PBO No. 930070179 | Income Tax Reference No. 9892072175 ) with headquarters in Delft, Cape Town, South Africa 7100.

providing a platform 4 development opportunities

to EMPOWER and INSPIRE a nation, one person at

125 Palm St, Delft South, Cape Town, 7100, South Africa

We assist a target group of community members, with a nutritional cooked meals 5 days a week.  We are also launching  KHATHA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT in February 2023.  A project, that will be facilitated by our volunteers.  Computer training.  It will cover introductions, hard and software, internet, email, ms applications and an updated CV.

20 Tulp Cres, Roosendal, Cape Town, 7100, South Africa

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