Verified Organisations

53 verified NGOs and NPOs across South Africa

Community Foodbank Relief South Africa

Community Foodbank Relief South Africa

NPO

Annual School Shoes Campaign 2026 R100 Can Put 3 Pairs of School Shoes on Children's Feet Every morning, thousands of children wake up excited to learn and dream about a better future. Yet for many learners living in the RDP communities of Orange Farm and Vereeniging, something as basic as a pair of school shoes stands between them and a confident start to the school day. For many families, unemployment, poverty and the rising cost of living mean that buying school shoes is simply out of reach. Children often walk long distances to school wearing shoes that are torn, too small, or completely worn out. Others share shoes with siblings or attend school in inappropriate footwear. While these learners show remarkable resilience, no child should have to face these challenges while pursuing an education. The Annual School Shoes Campaign is a community-driven initiative committed to restoring dignity, confidence and hope to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. This year, we have identified five primary schools in Orange Farm and Vereeniging where the need is greatest. Our goal is to provide 250 pairs of school shoes to each school, reaching a total of 1,250 learners who deserve the opportunity to learn with pride and confidence. A pair of school shoes is more than part of a uniform. It represents dignity. It gives a child confidence to walk into the classroom feeling equal to their peers. It protects growing feet from injury during the long journey to and from school. Most importantly, it reminds every child that someone believes in them and cares about their future. We cannot achieve this mission alone. It requires compassionate individuals, businesses, foundations and corporate partners who understand that investing in a child's education begins with meeting their most basic needs. Your support will directly help us purchase and distribute quality school shoes to learners who need them most. Every contribution, regardless of its size, moves us one step closer

Johannesburg South, Gauteng
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Kindness Matters Wellness Hub NPC

NPO

Kindness Matters Wellness Hub NPC is a South African nonprofit organisation working to make compassionate, trauma-informed mental-health support accessible to people and communities who are frequently overlooked by traditional services. Our work began with a simple belief: support should not depend on a person’s income, occupation, background or circumstances. Rather than waiting for vulnerable people to find their way into formal services, we bring care directly into the spaces where it is needed. Our primary initiative provides voluntary, confidential counselling, psychoeducation and practical support to women working in the sex industry and their families. Our counsellors build trusted relationships through consistent outreach, helping service receivers strengthen emotional wellbeing, develop coping skills, navigate addiction and trauma, improve family stability, and connect with appropriate medical, social and community services. Our approach is non-judgemental, non-coercive and grounded in dignity, autonomy and harm reduction. We are also developing a therapeutic community-garden initiative for unemployed and underemployed urban residents. The programme will combine accessible urban-farming skills with structured mental-health support, meaningful activity, social connection and opportunities for personal growth. Participants will learn to grow food in small or reclaimed urban spaces while strengthening confidence, routine, emotional regulation and a sense of purpose. Through both initiatives, we aim to create safe and practical pathways from isolation to connection, from distress to greater stability, and from surviving to participating meaningfully in community life. Donations help us provide counselling hours, outreach transport, therapeutic groups, family and child support, referrals, gardening materials, participant training and other practical assistance. Every contribution helps us take care beyond the consulting room and bring it to people who might

Johannesburg, Gauteng
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Thembanathi Hope Centre

Thembanathi Hope Centre

NPO

Thembanathi HOPE Centre is an initiative of the Harvester Reformational Church (NPC) in Delportshoop to provide food security and other related programmes to alleviate the plight of hunger and under-development in the community and surrounding areas. Our target area of operation is the greater Delportshoop, i.e. Ward 5, 6 & 7 of the Dikgatlhong Local Municipality in the Northern Cape province. Current Projects 1. Soup Kitchen The project started in 2019 during a week-long community outreach. It now provides cooked nutritious meals three (3) times a week to vulnerable individuals and families, particularly children and the elderly. It serves as both a relief effort for food insecurity and a place of care and connection for those in need. 2. After-School Programme This initiative offers a safe and supportive space for schoolchildren in the afternoons. Learners receive homework assistance, tutoring, and life skills training, along with recreational activities that encourage personal growth and positive social interaction. 3. Skills Training Projects In August 2023 we initiated a digitals literacy skills programme in partnership with Upington Co-Lab of Vaal University of Technology and NEMISA. We are now venturing into an in-house QTCO-accredited training programme for small-scale entrepreneurship, basic computer literacy, baking and agricultural plant production —aimed at empowering unemployed youth and adults to improve their employability and create sustainable livelihoods.

Delportshoop, Northern Cape
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Masechaba Foundation of hope

NPO

The Masechaba Foundation of Hope is a registered South African Non-Profit Organisation (NPO 333-956) and Section 18A Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). We operate out of Weltevredenpark, Roodepoort (Gauteng), driving a dual-pillar development model designed to restore human dignity and break the cycle of generational poverty. Our mission balances immediate humanitarian relief with long-term socio-economic independence. 1. The Nutritional Pillar: Immediate Relief We believe you cannot teach a hungry mind. To address acute food insecurity, our foundation runs a consistent community feeding scheme twice a week (Wednesdays and Sundays) The Operation: Volunteers cook and package hot, nutritionally balanced meals. The Delivery: We distribute these meals directly to vulnerable families, child-headed households and homeless individuals at local intersections and community hubs across Roodepoort. The Impact: It serves as a vital nutritional safety net and our primary trust-building point within the community. The Digital Link Pillar: Sustainable Empowerment To move individuals out of systemic dependency, we established the Masechaba Digital Link Hub. This program targets high youth unemployment by equipping marginalized matriculants with high-demand, job-ready ICT skills. Cisco Networking Academy: We are an officially accredited Cisco Academy. The Training: We deliver specialized, short-cycle training like the Cisco IT course. Students learn hardware, operating systems, networking, and remote helpdesk troubleshooting. The Delivery: The curriculum is cloud-based and online, utilizing advanced simulation tools like Cisco Packet Tracer to bypass expensive physical infrastructure limitations. The Goal: To transition youth from lines at local traffic intersections directly into entry-level tech roles, service desk analyst positions, and remote support careers.

Roodepoort, Gauteng
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Mercy Shumi Foundation

Mercy Shumi Foundation

NPO

Mercy Shumi Foundation is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to extending mercy, restoring dignity, and empowering vulnerable individuals and communities. As part of our commitment to serving senior citizens, we are preparing to launch "Shumi Golden Haven" Elderly Care Home, a community-based initiative aimed at providing care, support, companionship, and dignity to elderly members of our community. Programs And Services: "Future Builders" - In partnership with KwaZulu-Natal Community Education and Training College. Current Programs Community Development The Foundation works with communities to identify local needs and implement practical solutions that improve living conditions, economic participation, and social well-being. Education: Educational support includes: Early childhood development Adult Education and Training Community Learning Programs Skills Development career Guidance Digital Literacy Programs. Eldery Care The Foundation supports senior citizens through programs designed to promote dignity, care, inclusion, and well-being. Mercy's Shoes Programme Mercy's Shoes supports vulnerable learners by providing essential school resources to improve attendance, confidence, and educational outcomes. Services Include School shoes School uniforms Learning materials Educational support initiatives School partnerships. Expected Impact Improved school attendance Enhanced learner confidence Increased academic participation Reduced educational inequality. Elderly Care "Shumi Golden Haven" Shumi Golden Haven seeks to provide a safe, caring, and dignified environment for elderly community members. Services Planned: Residential care Daily support services Nutritional support Recreational activity. Call To Action: Mercy Shumi Foundation invites government agencies, corporate partners, volunteers, donors, educational institutions, faith based organizations, and community stakeholders to join us in creating meaningful and sustainable change.

Nqutu, KwaZulu-Natal
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BBOKAMOSO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

BBOKAMOSO SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

NPO

BBOKAMOSO Skills Development Projects is a registered South African nonprofit organisation (NPO Registration No. 228-623, PBO Reference No. 930071634, Section 18A Approved) based in Meadowlands, Soweto. We are committed to empowering children, youth, women, and vulnerable communities through education, skills development, entrepreneurship, food security, and sustainable community development. Our flagship School-Based Community Development Hub Model transforms schools into centres of learning, opportunity, and community empowerment. Working closely with partner schools, government, businesses, and community stakeholders, we provide integrated programmes that improve educational outcomes while addressing poverty, unemployment, and inequality. Our key focus areas include education support, youth leadership, employability, entrepreneurship, digital and financial literacy, school food gardens, nutrition support, poultry and food security initiatives, menstrual health and dignity, environmental sustainability, community volunteerism, sports development, and school infrastructure improvement. We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to learn, develop valuable skills, and build a brighter future. Through practical, community-led solutions, we create pathways from education to employment, entrepreneurship, and active citizenship while strengthening families and building resilient communities. Our programmes currently benefit learners, young people, parents, educators, and vulnerable households across Meadowlands and surrounding communities, with our operational hub based at eMpumalanga Primary School. We work in partnership with government departments, corporate social investment (CSI) programmes, foundations, development agencies, international NGOs, schools, volunteers, and local businesses to deliver sustainable, measurable impact. Every donation, partnership, and act of support helps us provide resources for our community

Meadowlands East, Gauteng
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We Are Minds

We Are Minds

NPO

We are dedicated to advancing the mental wellness of boys and men. We exist to create spaces where boys and men can build self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, strengthen resilience, and access meaningful mental wellness education and support. Through school-based programmes, community initiatives, workshops, conversations, and awareness campaigns, we empower boys and men to better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and build healthier relationships with themselves and others. At We Are Minds, we believe that investing in the mental wellness of boys today creates healthier men, stronger families, and more resilient communities tomorrow. Our work is rooted in dignity, compassion, prevention, and hope, ensuring that every boy and every man knows that his wellbeing matters and that seeking support is a sign of strength. Together, these initiatives enable We Are Minds to promote mental wellness across every stage of life, with a particular commitment to empowering boys and men while strengthening families, workplaces, schools, and communities. MindWise Boys School-based mental wellness programme equipping boys with self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and life skills for healthy development. ReMind Him Men's mental wellness initiative promoting healing, resilience, emotional wellbeing, and meaningful conversations. MindFuel Youth Youth development programme focused on leadership, confidence, personal growth, and future readiness. MindFul Community Community-based mental wellness outreach through dialogues, workshops, awareness campaigns, and healing spaces. MindWell Workplace Workplace wellbeing programme helping organisations build mentally healthy, resilient, and productive teams. MindFul Families Strengthens family relationships through parenting support, communication, and emotional wellness education. MindReach Express Mobile outreach initiative bringing mental wellness education.

Roodepoort, Gauteng
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SYSTEM OF SUPPORT NPC (Section 18A NPO)

SYSTEM OF SUPPORT NPC (Section 18A NPO)

NPO

The Directors of System of Support NPC grew up in poverty and personally understand the devastating effects of poverty, crime, gangsterism and lack of opportunity. They know first-hand how the absence of support structures and resources can negatively impact individuals, families and communities. This lived experience drives the organisation’s passion and determination to succeed. The Directors have committed themselves to doing everything within their power to help as many people as possible, especially youth from disadvantaged communities. They firmly believe that with proper support, guidance and opportunities, lives can be transformed for the better. The organisation also believes that when learners are employed, studying, participating in sports and engaging in constructive extracurricular activities, they are significantly less likely to become involved in crime, gangsterism, substance abuse and other destructive social behaviours. System of Support NPC therefore aims not only to educate, but also to restore hope, dignity, opportunity and purpose within communities. Research and public education reports indicate that many learners do not successfully complete Grade 12, often due to poverty, violence, family instability, gangsterism, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse and lack of support structures. Many learners and families in disadvantaged communities do not have access to adequate support systems, information, mentorship or opportunities. This often results in poor educational outcomes, unemployment, social instability and vulnerability to criminal activity. System of Support NPC exists to provide practical interventions and support systems that create opportunities and positive alternatives for vulnerable youth and communities through education, mentorship, career development, skills training, psychosocial support and community empowerment initiatives. Link to facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590516852309

Cape Town, Western Cape
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Jackie's Soul Food

Jackie's Soul Food

NPO

Jackie's Soul Food is a registered non-profit organisation based in Gugulethu, Cape Town, dedicated to fighting hunger and restoring hope. The organisation was founded in 2022 by Jacaranda Nkomo after witnessing the growing levels of hunger, poverty and hardship in her community during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as a small act of compassion—preparing and sharing meals with those in need—has grown into a community feeding programme that now provides nutritious cooked meals and emotional support to approximately 120–150 vulnerable children, elderly residents, unemployed individuals and struggling families every day. Our mission goes beyond feeding people. We believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect. Alongside every meal, we offer encouragement, emotional support and a safe, welcoming environment where people feel seen, valued and cared for. We believe that nourishing the soul is just as important as nourishing the body. Our work has been recognised through features on Expresso, Cape Town TV and Good Things Guy, helping to raise awareness of the growing need within our community. We are also a registered Section 18A public benefit organisation, enabling qualifying donors to claim tax deductions for eligible donations. To date, our work has been sustained largely through personal sacrifice, dedicated volunteers, and the generosity of a small number of individual and corporate donors. As the need in our community continues to grow, we are seeking partners who share our vision of ensuring that no one goes hungry. Together, we can feed bodies, nourish souls, and restore hope—one meal at a time.

Cape Town, Western Cape
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Community Intervention Centre

Community Intervention Centre

NPO

Community Intervention Centre (CIC): A Story of Hope, Healing and Resilience For more than 25 years, the Community Intervention Centre (CIC) has been a beacon of hope for individuals and families facing some of life's darkest moments. Established in 2001, CIC was founded on a simple but powerful belief: no one should have to face trauma alone. Based at the Table View Police Station in Cape Town, CIC provides free, confidential, 24-hour trauma support to victims and survivors of gender-based violence, domestic abuse, sexual offences, violent crime, child abuse, and other traumatic incidents. Every phone call answered, every counselling session provided, and every life touched represents a commitment to restoring dignity, hope, and healing. Our work extends far beyond crisis intervention. We walk alongside survivors as they rebuild their lives, helping them regain confidence, access support services, and find a path toward independence. Through our Skills Centre, survivors of abuse and vulnerable community members receive practical training, job-readiness support, and opportunities to develop sustainable livelihoods. We believe that true healing comes not only from emotional support but also from empowering people to create brighter futures for themselves and their families. Every year, thousands of people reach out to our 24/7 helpline seeking comfort, guidance, and protection. Behind every statistic is a person,a mother escaping violence, a child overcoming trauma, a family finding hope after tragedy. Our dedicated team of trained counsellors, volunteers, and staff stand ready every hour of every day, ensuring that no cry for help goes unanswered. CIC's impact is made possible through strong partnerships with government departments, law enforcement, businesses, donors, and compassionate individuals who share our vision of safer, healthier communities. Together, we are breaking the cycle of violence, raising awareness, advocating, and creating safe spaces.

Cape Town, Western Cape
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Emphemeni community development

Emphemeni community development

NPO

National Women's Day Feeding Scheme Programme Date: 09 August 2026 Location: Emabhuyeni, Ward 7, uMfolozi Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Background and Community Need National Women's Day is an opportunity to honour the strength, resilience and sacrifices of women. In Emabhuyeni, many women face daily challenges of unemployment, poverty, hunger and the responsibility of caring for children and elderly family members without sufficient income. Many households survive on social grants, while others go days without nutritious meals. Single mothers often skip meals so their children can eat, and many grandmothers raising orphaned grandchildren struggle to provide food due to rising living costs. Elderly women and vulnerable children are among the hardest hit by food insecurity. Through this Women's Day Feeding Scheme, Emphemeni Community Development aims to restore hope and dignity by providing nutritious hot meals, food parcels and essential support to vulnerable women, children and senior citizens in our community. If We Receive Donations All donations will be used solely for the implementation of the Women's Day programme. Distribution of Funds 60% – Purchase of food for hot meals and food parcels. 20% – Fresh vegetables, fruit and nutritious beverages. 10% – Hygiene and cleaning supplies for safe food preparation and serving. 5% – Transport and logistics for collecting donations and delivering supplies. 5% – Event materials, beneficiary registration and programme administration. Monitoring and Accountability Emphemeni Community Development is committed to transparency and responsible management of all donations through: Recording every donation received. Keeping receipts and financial records for all purchases. Registering beneficiaries who receive meals or food parcels. Monitoring food preparation and distribution by programme coordinators and volunteers. Preparing a financial and impact report after the event. Sharing photographs, beneficiary stories.

Emabhuyeni,
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Serve the need

Serve the need

NPO

We serve meals to orphans and the need children from monday to Friday on the afternoon after character-building lessons and food parcels distribution every Saturday after business skills training for women. Holidays kids game festival and character building camps. We serve the poorest community of Kwanyamazane unformal settlement and Sweetwaters rural areas in Pietermaritzburg KwaZulu-Natal. Our vision is to build resilient, self-sustaining communities by eradicating hunger, empowering youth and women, and promoting holistic development through food security, skills training, and social upliftment. Madlala Foundation is committed to addressing poverty, hunger, and inequality by implementing sustainable food solutions, nurturing children and youth through character-building and education, and empowering communities through feeding schemes, agricultural training, and life skills development. Purpose & Impact in Food Sustainability: Madlala Foundation responds to the urgent needs of vulnerable communities—particularly children, youth, and women—in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding rural areas. Our work addresses food insecurity and malnutrition through: Meal serving: 5 days a week nutritious meals provided to underprivileged children and youth to combat hunger and promote learning. Community Gardens & Food Skills: Initiatives that teach families to grow their own food, promoting self-reliance and sustainable food production. Skills Development: Training in food preparation, garden care, and basic agri-entrepreneurship to increase productivity and create income opportunities. Youth Engagement: Linking food sustainability with social issues (e.g., GBV, teen pregnancy) through workshops that build responsibility and leadership. Our long-term plan includes expanding feeding centers, establishing youth-led food gardens, and equipping 150+ unemployed individuals through the Social Employment contracts.

Pietermaritzburg,
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Legal Centre for Gender Based Violence Association (trading name: Lawyers against Abuse (LvA))

NPO

Lawyers against Abuse (LvA) is a non-profit organisation that was established in 2011 to fill this gap. LvA’s mission is to ensure GBV victims and survivors have meaningful access to justice by providing specialised legal services and psychosocial support, engaging state actors and empowering communities. Over the last 15 years, LvA has cultivated an innovative and integrated approach to combatting GBV that works deeply in individual communities to provide comprehensive support to individual victims of abuse while also strengthening the local justice system’s response to GBV at a systemic level. We operate three walk-in Centres based in Diepsloot, Orange Farm and Hillbrow, three communities in Johannesburg known for extremely high GBV prevalence rates, poor service delivery and high levels of poverty and unemployment. Our work focuses on the following four programme areas: • Direct Legal Services: providing nuanced legal services to assist clients in securing protection orders and pursuing criminal cases of sexual violence and assault; • Psychosocial Support: providing trauma debriefing, individual and group-based therapy and counselling, shelter placements, empowerment initiatives and other forms of psychosocial support; • State Actor Engagement: engaging with key state actors to strengthen the local justice systems’ response to GBV by building capacity and creating accountability in instances of misconduct; and • Community Engagement: conducting targeted outreach and workshops for community members to raise awareness of GBV, legal rights and remedies and LvA’s services.

Cape Town,
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Queen Madonsela Stimulation Centre

NPO

Queen Madonsela Stimulation Centre for the Disabled is a registered non-profit organization (Reg. No: 163-803-NPO) dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for children with cerebral palsy and autism. Since its establishment on December 30, 2015, in Etwatwa Daveyton, the centre has been a pillar of hope for physically challenged children in our community. We operate 24/7 to ensure that every child under our care receives love, warmth, and the essential services they need to thrive. Our mission is to work in partnership with communities to provide holistic development and a dignified lifestyle for differently-abled children, regardless of their social status. Our vision is to create sustainable development programs that empower children with disabilities, allowing them to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives. Currently, our facility is unable to accommodate all the children who require our care. The existing space is limited, making it difficult to provide adequate housing, therapy and play areas. Our goal is to build a new, fully equipped centre where children with disabilities can receive the best possible support in a safe and stimulating environment. We are seeking assistance from businesses, donors, and supporters to help us secure a new premises using containers, Wendy houses, or mobile classrooms. These structures will allow us to quickly and affordably create a space that meets the needs of our children.

Benoni, Gauteng
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uMusa haven

uMusa haven

NPO

On any given day, the doors of uMusa Haven open to children eager to learn, play, and feel safe. Their laughter fills the rooms, bringing life and hope to a community that faces many challenges. Some children arrive carrying burdens far heavier than their years, but at uMusa Haven they find warmth, care, and a sense of belonging. Not far away, elderly members of the community often face loneliness and hardship. Many have spent their lives caring for others and now need support themselves. Through acts of kindness, visits, and community initiatives, uMusa Haven seeks to remind them that they are valued, respected, and never forgotten. At the heart of uMusa Haven is a simple belief: a strong community cares for all its people. Children, elders, parents, and neighbours are connected. When a child is protected, the community grows stronger. When an elder is supported, wisdom and dignity are preserved. When families receive help during difficult times, hope is restored. Every meal shared, every awareness campaign, every act of support is made possible by people who believe that change begins with compassion. Yet the needs continue to grow. With the support of donors and partners, uMusa Haven can expand its reach, provide essential resources, strengthen child protection efforts, support vulnerable families, and create a brighter future for those who need it most. Together, we can build a community where every child feels safe, every elder feels valued, and every family knows they are not alone.

Meadowlands East, Gauteng
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