Trusted NGO’s & Initiatives
In this incredibly trying time, the increasing need we are surrounded by can feel overwhelming. In South Africa alone, an alarming number of people are unable to work and as a result, feed their families. We noticed that many are more than willing to do their part in helping address the need but are either unsure how to go about it, or are unsure if their money is actually going towards helping those who really need it.
To help out, we’ve put together a list of trusted NGO’s and groups with which we are associated and who’s ethics we can verify. These are all organisations on the front line, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable communities. This is by no means an exhaustive list as there are many incredible people out there doing fantastic work and we plan on expanding the number of organisations going forward. Please do consider contributing directly to them as they’re all being stretched to their limit during this crisis.
LIFE Community Services
Focus: Community Outreach, Education, Relief, Sustainable Development, Child Welfare
Location: George, South Africa
LIFE Community Services is an NPO that brings holistic services into vulnerable communities and provides safe spaces for vulnerable children.
LIFE has been doing the following daily before “lockdown” –
Providing spiritual input as well as counselling and support in the face of neglect and abuse.
Feeding over a 1000 children daily.
Educating over 500 children through Preschool (3,4,5 year’s old) Grade R, 1, 2 , 3 and 4.
Equipping a team of 6 in sustainable development to generate income for the NGO but also to develop the skills level of the staff.
Planting food gardens to feed the children.
Developing community focused leaders from the areas we are involved in.
Since lockdown in South Africa due to Covid-19, LIFE has continued to take initiatives and have continued to impact the community and the children. This program involves many volunteers from the local community opening their homes to make sandwiches from the donations of individuals, churches and businesses. Because of the generosity from many, LIFE has been able to continue to feed over 1300 children daily.
“Isipho”, the sustainable development arm of LIFE also makes masks to sell to the public, clinics, hospitals, businesses, etc. This aids with generating an income to fund projects to reach the children within their own street or neighborhood.
Life Community Services will continue to strive to be an organisation on the forefront of connecting with vulnerable children and adults in a holistic way. This will mean new innovative ways going forward in a practical way, but with the same core values of love, dignity and respect.
Donations are tax-deductible for South African donors
Trinity Children’s Centre
Focus: Education
Location: Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town, South Africa
Trinity Children’s Centre is an integrated early childhood development centre and independent primary school in Mitchell’s Plain where we strive to help children overcome adversity and become heroes. Here children enjoy thoughtful, innovative education that aims for transformed lives, not just good test scores. In addition, children receive cooked meals, individual attention in small classes and an opportunity to experience safety and belonging. We would love to have your help as we invest in these future heroes.Donations are tax-deductible for South African donors
(c) 072 194 4958
(t) 021 007 1960
Boost Africa
Focus: Community Outreach, Relief, Skills Transfer, Education
Location: Dunoon Township, Cape Town, South Africa
Boost Africa is a grass roots NGO based in Dunoon Township on the edge of Cape Town, South Africa. The small team of passionate go-getters who run Boost strive to inspire the individuals and community of Dunoon to engage in educational activities that unlocks their potential.
From kick-starting recycling initiatives at two out of the three schools in Dunoon, to running computer training courses for kids, an after-school internet center for teens, job readiness workshops for adults, plus general ‘gap-filling’ in the township which has included fighting for more than 70 overlooked kids to get placed into the school systems in 2019, to feeding more than 6000 people during Covid 19 (and counting), Boost plays a vital role in the well-being of this troubled township.
CBN - South Africa
Focus: Relief
Location: South Africa
CBN South Africa with the help of generous donors has been privileged to assist in the fight against COVID-19 throughout South Africa.
To date we have provided over 5000 meals to reach some of the most vulnerable in our nation. We have been able to partner with 10 organisations in our nation who are passionate and have a heart for the vulnerable. Because of donors like you it has been possible for food and sanitation Care Kits to reach those who need it in Kwa-Zulu Natal. We have assisted the homeless in the Western Cape with food parcels and spiritual support, and we have brought relief to vulnerable families living in informal settlements across South Africa. We have also partnered with our government in the fight for prevention, detection, care and support.
From all of us at CBN South Africa, we want to thank you for enabling us to aid the fight against Covid-19 and hunger. May God bless you greatly!
Donations are tax-deductible for South African donors