The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) has been protecting and caring for animals since 1956. The League has a number of branches across the country and it is South Africa’s second largest independent registered animal welfare organisation. The Durban and Pietermaritzburg Branch I located in Hammarsdale which is a great location to serve the area it is responsible for.

Animal Anti-Cruelty League’s main focus is to:
• Assist lower income groups with animal sterilisation and rabies vaccines
• Provide shelter for abandoned and rescued animals
• Undertake an efficient adoption program for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens
• Carry out animal education programs to learners at schools
• Undertake investigations and prosecute animal cruelty cases
• Visit underprivileged areas with mobile dipping trailers for parasite control
• Help manage the control of feral cat colonies

Phone: 031 736 9093
Email: inspectorate@aacldurban.co.za
Website: https://www.aacl.co.za/branches-durban-pietermaritzburg/
Address: Artesia Farm, 53 Artesia Ave (D657), Leckhampton Valley, Hammarsdale
Registration: PBO: 930006852, NPO: 000-563
Category: Animal Welfare 

A Rocha South Africa is a biodiversity conservation non-profit organisation and a member of the global ‘A Rocha’ family of organisations working in 22 countries. Locally constituted in Pietermaritzburg in 2006, we now have a growing national presence.

As an environmental conservation organisation we run various habitat rehabilitation programmes, including more than a decade’s restorative work within Pietermaritzburg’s own Ferncliffe Nature Reserve.

As a sustainable development organisation we conduct community development and environmentally positive livelihood development projects.

As a faith based organisation we are uniquely equipped to speak to the hearts of our countries largest faith demographic to motivate for the care of our natural environment.

As a youth empowerment organisation we engage minds through environmental education.

Email: info@arocha.org.za
Address: African Enterprise Complex, 1 Nonsuch Rd, Townbush Valley, PMB
Website: https://arocha.org.za/
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Environment & Community Development

The Association for the Physically Challenged is a non-profit welfare organization that aims to meet the needs of physically challenged persons through various services to individuals, groups and communities by means of education, self-help and job initiatives. 98% of end-beneficiaries of our services are black South African citizens (as defined in the B-BBEE Codes of good Practice). APC has 7 branches across Kwazulu-Natal and the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands branch not only offers sheltered employment but also manages a residential facility located in Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg.

Phone: 033 342 2768
Email: manager@apcpmb.co.za
Website: http://www.physicallychallenged.co.za/
Address: 11 New England Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg.
Registration: NPO
Category: Social Services 

BUILT ENVIRONMENT SUPPORT GROUP BESG, in its participatory orientation and practice, is in solidarity with poor and marginalized, it also accompanies community formations’ struggles in advocating for the attainment of people’s rights, development, gender justice and human dignity. BESG is a value driven organisation whose praxis is transparent, ethical, accountable, and acts with integrity in its community work, governance and resource management.

Our Mission
BESG supports marginalized community groups in accessing and developing land, basic services, shelter, and livelihood security through the provision of capacity building, environmental justice, social and technical support, and promoting citizen engagement with government.

Opportunities to partner with BESG on CSI Programmes:

The Disaster and Distress Fund: Assist destitute and vulnerable households whose homes have been severely flood and storm damaged, or are structurally unsafe, through donations of material and funds for labour. This work incorporates creating spaces for mutual reflection and emotional support aimed at addressing trauma and other psychological impact of disaster situations.

Local Economic Initiatives: Support community food gardens, improve access to water and gain permanent advertising by sponsoring water storage tanks. You can also support other local economic initiatives undertaken by women-headed households and youth for example: brickmaking, beadwork, plumbing, etc.

Food, Environment, Energy, Water Security (FEEWs) Programme: This is a low-cost, high impact knowledge and skills transfer programme, aimed at supporting women headed and indigent households, making a direct and ongoing effects on livelihood security, and to improve resilience to life shocks and stresses that have been exacerbated by various unanticipated conditions, coupled with limited access to essential and basic services.

Live Smart: Adapted from our award-winning livelihood security and climate change work, this project addresses our FEEWs programme together with natural resource management, household budgeting and climate change awareness and adaptation. It can readily be adapted as an Employee Wellness Programme.

Youth at Risk: This program seeks to respond to the national crisis of unemployment, poverty, drug addiction and the moral deficiency that has driven young people to make life choices that put their livelihoods, health and futures at risk. The Youth at risk project will work closely with other stakeholders, to provide the much-needed support system for the many youths who wish to change their lives and develop strategies to transform their lives and those of their families.

Effective Partnerships: Our work is in close proximity to communities, faith and traditional leaders, community leaders, government, and private and institutional donors to bring about lasting change.

Phone: 033 394 4980
Email: info@besg.co.za
Website: https://www.besg.co.za/
Address: 331 Bulwer Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18 A
Category: Livelihood Security, Human Settlements, Environment 

Dlalanathi was founded on World Aids Day in 2000 in response to the devastating loss of life in KZN due to AIDS. dlalanathi uses play and parenting interventions at family level to build responsive supportive relationships between adults and children, in vulnerable communities, with a particular focus on emotional and mental health. What began as a response to bereaved children and families has expanded over time to building community-based capacity to strengthen and sustain emotional care to children though Play, Parenting and Child Protection. Working at individual, family and community level, dlalanathi provides direct services, trains and mentors community members and develops new programs in response to needs identified in community.

In the last 6 years dlalanathi has developed, piloted and field tested programs relevant to strengthening children’s emotional development in the early years, 1st 1000 days (Ibhayi Lengane ‘the baby’s blanket’), and strengthening early stimulation and play at home for children under 6 (Play Mat Program). Specifically in relation to supporting responsive care in the 1st 1000 days, the Ibahyi Lengane add-on program is designed to be scaled by the Department of Health. This new project intends to combine the best of our capacity building strengths targeting 3 groups of duty bearers 1) Families/ parents/ caregivers; 2) Stakeholder organisations/structures within the community and 3) the Department of Health. Our intention to strengthen a community based response to protecting and promoting the child’s right to play from birth.

Our “youth in action” project aims to contribute to the reduction in the prevalence of HIV infection and unplanned pregnancy in 4 communities in KwaZulu Natal Province, among vulnerable youth. This project aims to empower youth and provide SRH&R knowledge. The process builds self-efficacy, personal agency, and confidence of individual youth to make their own informed decisions. Peer group formation and participation provides a platform for co-operation, support, and joint action to address barriers to access SRH services. Work with families will provide knowledge, skill, and motivation for adult family members to support their youth protect their SRH health. By sensitising key community stake-holders, teachers, nurses and community leadership and working with key institutions such as clinics and schools we hope to improve access for youth to SRH services. By increasing youth participation within key structures in the community we aim to increase access to services for vulnerable youth in this area. Together these contribute to creating an enabling environment for youth to exercise their Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights.

Our Research, Development and Training Unit exists to support the design and testing of new programmes and works to expand to other parts of the country through training and mentoring other organisations in practice, giving us as an organization a unique contribution to the wider field of practice in the field.

Phone: 033 345 3729
Address: 191 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg
Email: admin@dlalanathi.org.za
Website: www.dlalanathi.org.za
Registration: NPO 021-096
Category: Psychosocial Support/Mental Health, Youth Development and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights, Play, Parenting and Child Protection

Families South Africa Pietermaritzburg (FAMSA-PMB) offers a wide variety of services including counselling to individuals and families experiencing relationship difficulties, in relations to domestic violence, Gender Based Violence and Femicide, Pre-marital, Marital, Divorce, Trauma debriefing and grief counselling.

In addition FAMSA offers Employee Assistance Program and Therapeutic Services to rural communities of Elandskop, Esigodeni, Mkhambathini/Camperdown Court, Howick Court, Eastwood, Northdale and Mafakathini. Therapeutic Group Work and Community Work Programmes are also provided. FAMSA hosts a number of presentations in the form of talks and workshops on various themes based on community calendar events on a monthly basis. FAMSA’s emphasis is on families and relationship building ensuring the family is the core and nucleus of society.

Phone: 033 342 4945
Email: famsapmb@sai.co.za
Address: 15 Drummond road, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Registration: NPO, PBO
Category: Social Services 

Ferncliffe forest wilding was established in 2021 to restore and rewild Ferncliffe Nature Reserve, Pietermaritzburg.

As visitors to Ferncliffe will know, this important water catchment area and green lung is infested with invasive plants that threaten its biodiversity. Ferncliffe forest wilding clears invasive species and replaces them with indigenous trees that are suited to this mistbelt forest. We also provide paid work for people who might otherwise be unemployed.

Ferncliffe forest wilding is committed to improving biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change by planting trees. Our NPC currently has a presence on two global restoration platforms: Restor (Switzerland) and Plant-for-the-Planet (Germany). We are also an Actor for the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (www.decadeonrestoration.org). Donations can be made through the support section of our website, https://ferncliffe.org/

Phone: 073 372 4429
Email: info@ferncliffe.org, janine@ferncliffe.org
Website: https://ferncliffe.org/
Address: 90 Warwick Rd, Town Bush Valley, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Registration: NPO, PBO, Section 18A
Category: Environment

Funda Nenja works with children and their dogs in the Mpophomeni township near Howick. The initiative teaches children how to love and care for their dogs and to respect all other living creatures. The children are taught through a dog training programme which provides them with practical skills which could be used in future employment and also helps them to develop a bond with their dog. In addition, Funda Nenja works with an Auxiliary Social Worker to address the children’s psychosocial needs.

Contact: Lisa Button
Phone: 082 657 5201
Email: info@fundanenja.co.za
Website: www.fundanenja.co.za
Registration: NPO
Category: Culture & Recreation, Education 

iThemba Projects is a community development organisation partnering with the community of Sweetwaters, KZN. iThemba believes that handouts can’t fix poverty. Instead, we empower people to bring about the change their community dreams of, because if change is sustainable, we all win. We focus on Improving the Education system through giving children access to quality ECD, Sustainable nutrition by helping develop food gardens in schools and homes to end stunting and providing kids and teens a loving adult role model through Youth Mentoring . We’re also building a community centre.

Phone: +27 (0) 310200200
Email: chrissie@ithembaprojects.org.za
Website: www.ithembaprojects.org.za
Registration: PBO, 18 A

The KPCA Group (Keep PMB Clean Action Group ) is and NPC/NPO born out of Keep PMB Clean Association. Lara Edmonds is KPCA’s Executive Director and Campaign Manager and is tasked with calling the PMB community to rise and get our city clean, neat, beautiful, and green. KPCA has a mandate to business, community, and education. We work on various levels to campaign, educate, facilitate, and support collaboration between stakeholders to achieve our goal for a cleaner, greener city.

Exectuive Director/Campaign Manager: Lara Edmonds
Phone: +27 845870880
Email: secretary@keeppmbclean.co.za
Website: www.kpca.co.za
Registration: NPC, NPO
Category: Environment, Education, Active citizenship 

Lily of the Valley Children’s Village provides holistic residential care for orphaned and vulnerable children.

We endeavour to give our children the best, physical, emotional and spiritual care possible with the goal to build a brighter future for every child.

Our children are placed in family houses with up to 6 children, cared for by a loving mum (caregiver), who cares for them and plays an important part in raising and teaching them. The children also benefit from being part of a bigger family where staff and volunteers play a positive role in their lives. We have four main focus areas in the village to achieve brighter futures for the children, namely a loving home, health, education and preparedness for life (resilience).

Phone: 031 100 0111
Email: giving@lov.org.za
Website: www.lov.org.za
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Education, Health, Social Services

Love Howick NPC delivers sustainable, positive community transformation by implementing programmes to eliminate poverty and unemployment, rebuild and maintain community infrastructure, create a positive community narrative, and sustain the environment.

Love Howick operations are powered by dynamic public/private partnerships we develop between stakeholders. We offer job readiness and vocational skills training and our Job Centre, a non-profit recruitment centre listing our top performing students, found employment for 48% of beneficiaries last year. Love Howick sourced most of the funding and partnerships to rebuild the Howick CBD after the July 2021 riots.

Contact: Sarah van Heerden on 076 794 8614
Email: marketing@lovehowick.com
Website: https://www.lovehowick.com/
Registration: NPC, PBO, Section 18A
Category: Community Development 

Mama Ntombi’s Community Projects (MNCP) is a registered Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation (with Section 18A status) working in Pietermaritzburg amongst the poorest of the poor. Our work is mostly with orphaned and neglected children and the elderly grandmothers, whilst at the same time providing support to the wider community. Our objective is to provide hope, practical support and encouragement to the many families facing severe hardships whilst at the same time teaching them skills to become self-reliant. Our main focus areas are Education, Health (including nutrition), Poverty Alleviation, Elderly Care and Community Development.

Phone: 033 342 6525
Contact: Sandra Pillay – Programme Manager/Fundraiser – 074 120 0337
Email: sandra@mncp.co.za or mncp@telkomsa.net
Website: http://mncp.co.za
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Economic Development, Education, Health, Social Services 

Midlands Community College is a vibrant non-profit educational centre situated in Nottingham Road in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. The College was established in 1981 in response to the need to provide quality education to all South Africans. We help very young children, youth and adults to realise their full potential through two Centres of Excellence: Early Childhood Development and Maths, Science and Technology. Both centres are integral to supporting the goals of the National Development Plan (2030) through enriching early learning programmes and supporting young people becoming active, successful learners of maths and science.

Phone: 033 2666588/9
Email: projects@midlandscommunitycollege.co.za
Website: http://midlandscommunitycollege.co.za/
Registration: NPO, PBO, Section 18A, Level 1 B-BBEE scorecard
Category: Education 

Msunduzi Hospice Association seeks to provide and promote holistic quality care for all people living with a life threatening illness within the Msunduzi Health District. Msunduzi Hospice aims to create a Centre of Excellence which provides and promotes quality of life, dignity in death, and bereavement support for patients and families faced with a life threatening illness through: direct patient care, education, effective management systems, advocacy, training and empowerment of networking partners.

Contact: Warren Oxford-Huggett – CEO
Phone: 033 260 2800
Email: hospice@hospicekzn.co.za
Website: https://www.hospicekzn.co.za/en
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Education, Health, Social Services 

One Life Foundation is a registered NGO in Pietermaritzburg that aims to help Transform One Life at a Time through various programmes and initiatives. One Life Foundation is a registered NGO in Pietermaritzburg that began in 2016. Our sole focus is to help Transform One Life at a Time through various programmes and initiatives run throughout KZN. These programmes and initiatives focus on community outreach and development, economic development as well as project sustainability. We are registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that issues Section 18(a) certificates to all donors; exempting them from tax. We also have a Level 1 BEE status.

Phone: 033 321 2050
Address: Savannah Estate, 212 Murray Road, Hayfields, Pietermaritzburg
Email: admin@onelifefoundation.co.za or jay@onelifechurch.org.za
Website: www.onelifefoundation.co.za
Registration: NPO, PBO, Section 18(a)
Category: Community Outreach, Economic Development 

Love and respect. Care and support. Community Spirit. These are at the heart of what we do and how we do it. We offer older adults a space to grow and be nurtured. A place to thrive. Our communities are welcoming, safe and vibrant. Full of life. Here individuals feel a sense of belonging. Every older adult we assist is part of the family whether in the community or in one of the residences

Whether it’s living within the broader community or moving into one of our residences, becoming a member of the Mowana family means older adults can expect us to start by understanding their needs whilst looking to balance the lifestyle they want, their health and finances. And, as we understand needs may change our continuum of services is designed to take that into account. Mowana has you covered.

Mowana is the merged organisation representing HADCA and PADCA. As a deeply rooted, diverse and sustaining organisation, we are a dynamic non-profit company, a leader in person-directed support in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, and a resource of choice for older adults and their families.

Our residences in Howick:
● Elizabeth Gardens
● Greendale House
● Hayfields Gardens
● Midmar Gardens

Our residences in Pietermaritzburg:
● Kurume Complex
● Sunnyside Park Home
● Villa Assumpta
● Woodgrove Retirement Village

Our continuum of services includes:
● Independent living
● Residential living
● Assisted living
● Frail care
● Memory care

Phone: 033 345 4711
Email: Jean Jackson adminman@mowana.org
Website: www.Mowana.org
Registration: NPC, NPO, PBO
Category: Development of Community Based Organisations, Health, Social Services

The Pietermaritzburg & District Community Chest is an NPO that inspires and facilitates community giving and action for community betterment. Our vision is one of “enhanced communities – restored hope”. We support and work through other NPOs (our Community Impact Partners). We assist our partners with funds and donations-in-kind so that they can better serve our communities. The impact of the Community Chest supports reaches across the Umgungundlovu District and beyond.

Phone: 033 394 1031
Email: director@communitychest.org.za
Website: www.communitychest.org.za
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Development of Community Based Organisations, Economic Development, Education, Health, Social Services 

Pietermaritzburg Children’s Home is the oldest children’s home in the city, founded by Miss Mary Elizabeth Cook in 1886 for orphans post war. In 1991 we became P.C.H, the proud amalgamation of the Hilltops home, Mary Cook and Mildred Ward; based at 45 Teak Road, Woodlands. We are a Non- Profit Organization (NPO), registered with SARS as a Public Benefit Organization (PBO)that issues section 18(A) receipts for Donors to gain tax benefits, and have a Level One Contributor status that allows your company to benefit from BEE points for your contributions. We are currently celebrating 137 years of service to children and attend to all the needs of Any child in need of Alternate Care, placed with us legally via the Children’s Court!

Phone: 033 387 4004
Email: director@pch.org.za, pr@pch.org.za
Website: www.pch.org.za
Registration: NPO,NPC,PBO,SARS18A
Category: Social Services 

Pietermaritzburg Mental Health is a non-government organisation in existence since 1945 which renders services to persons with mental disabilities. These include Social Work services, where assessments, placements, counselling and home visits are provided to individuals, families and communities. The Residential Programme provides 24 hour affordable accommodation and medical care in a safe homely environment, and the Employment Programme offers potential work opportunities through various work skills trainings which prepares individuals for possible employment.

Phone: 033 392 7230/40
Email: pmbmhs@xsinet.co.za
Website: www.pmbmhs.org.za
Facebook: Pietermaritzburg Mental Health Society
Address: 133 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg
Registration: NPO – 002 272
Category: Health, Social Services 

Project Gateway is a church-based NGO whose aim is to equip and empower local people. Its mission is ‘To change people’s lives by helping them physically, emotionally and spiritually’. Project Gateway operates in three main areas: Empowerment – providing training in fashion and sewing, computer literacy, and business skills; Care – providing support for 15 local crèches, supporting and mentoring 9 community vegetable gardens, feeding vulnerable families throughout the city, and Education – Gateway Christian School provides quality education at affordable fees for many less privileged local children.

Tel: 033 845 0400
Email: enquiries@projectgateway.co.za
Website: www.projectgateway.co.za
Address: The Old Prison, 4 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg.
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Economic Development 

Founded in 1990, PROTEC Pmb Academy functions via Saturday and Vacation School classes from our premises at 23 Roberts Rd, Clarendon. We provide quality enrichment education in Mathematics, Physical & Life Sciences, English and World of Work (Career Guidance & Life Skills) to children in Grades 9 – 12 from disadvantaged communities, throughout Greater Pietermaritzburg and the KZN Midlands.

Our Mission is to provide access to Technological Careers (those demanding excellence in Maths/Science) in South Africa’s best University Faculties. We have more than 500 Graduates as post-students, in the fields of Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical etc), Medicine, Forestry, IT, Accounting etc. Please study our website for further info! https://www.protecpmb.co.za/

Phone: 033 345 4606
Website: https://www.protecpmb.co.za/
Registration: NPC, PBO
Category: Education 

Siphakeme supports pre-school education and early childhood development through providing training and empowerment courses for teachers of children under 6 years of age. Our particular focus is teachers from lower socio-economic communities in uMgungundlovu District Municipality.

Three courses are offered:
1. Further Education and Training, Early Childhood Development, Level 5 – registered with South African Qualifications Authority. Part-time course with weekly contact sessions with qualified, experienced facilitators over 12 months. Career orientated training for Grade R teachers.
2. Further Education and Training, Early Childhood Development, Level 4 – registered with South African Qualifications Authority. Part-time course with weekly contact sessions with qualified, experienced facilitators over 2 years. Career orientated training for Grade RR teachers.
3. Educare – Skills Development Course consisting of part-time practical training on how to present lessons, rings and other activities relevant to the child’s developmental stage. Twice monthly contact sessions over 1 year.

Phone: 082 9379309 – Jenny Pereira
Email: info@siphakeme.org.za
Website: https://www.siphakeme.org.za/
Registration: NPO, PBO, Section 18A
Category: Education 

Scripture Union South Africa (SU South Africa) is a well-established youth specialist organization with a strong national and regional presence. The Provincial ministry in KZN aligns with the broader goals of SU South Africa and focuses on reaching young people in the KZN region. Our youth development work is centered on ensuring that young people are resilient and hopeful through our Sakh’Ulutsha initiatives that aim to build our youth to become leaders of their destinies. Our mission work is to support the faith development of young people to become faithful followers of Jesus through our various programs; we have a balanced approach to serving the Independent Schools (SUIS) and public schools in our Province.

Tel/WhatsApp: 033 342 9191
Email: kzn@su.org.za
Website: https://su.org.za/regions/kwazulu-natal
Regional Office: 165 Peter Kerchoff street, Pietermaritzburg.
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Youth development, psychosocial support, Education, Spiritual support 

Singakwenza meaning “We can do it!” in isiZulu, aims to build sustainable Early Childhood Education programmes in economically disadvantaged communities. Our charity organization uses resources made solely from recycling to help caregivers provide fun, educational activities that enable young children to learn through play. Click here to watch a brief overview of our programme in action. Singakwenza is a registered Non Profit Company, we are therefore able to issue Section 18A tax certificates, and a Public Benefit Organisation with >75% Black Beneficiaries, for companies needing SED and ED points for their B-BBEE scorecards. We are also an Empowering Supplier with a Level 1 B-BBEE rating.

Contact: 033 343 1650
Email: info@singakwenza.co.za
Website: https://www.singakwenza.co.za/
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A, NPC
Category: Education 

Siyabonga – Helping Hands for Africa (SHH) has been operating since 2003 and is a registered NPO (082 591 NPO) and PBO (930034217). With educational centres in Esigodini (Edendale) and Imbali townships in Pietermaritzburg, Siyabonga supports over 600 vulnerable school-going children. In association with schools in the immediate area, we identify the children in need. Every child is matched with individual sponsors and enjoys individual attention. Funding goes towards school fees and uniforms, but most importantly the children come to our centre after school where they enjoy a nutritious, hot lunch after which they participate in the educational programme focussing on English and Maths. Our staff compliment consists of enthusiastic teaching staff and warm caregivers and social workers.

We support approx. 80 pre-schoolers – 20 in Imbali and 60 in Esigodini – in a dedicated ECD programme, including breakfast and a tea time snack. This is aimed at families who cannot afford a crèche or preschool fees.

Our “Gap Year” Programme is for school-leavers who have not found employment or a place to study. We teach them basic skills to encourage entrepreneurship.

We help our High School Learners applying to Tertiary Institutions and NSFAS. We mentor and support them throughout their studies with regard to personal financial needs and care.

We offer adult computer literacy classes at both centres.

Our Sewing Project – which includes the production of reusable sanitary pads for our girls – provides unemployed Women and Youths with a regular source of income.

Together with other NGOs, we offer environmental education and with Dept of Agriculture, we offer an Annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic at both Centres, where hundreds of animals are vaccinated.

Phone: 033 342 6348
Email: annette.pfeiffer@siyabonga.org
Website: http://www.siyabonga.net/
Address: 37 Taunton Road
Registration: NPO, PBO, 18A
Category: Education, Social Services, ECD 

Thandanani is dedicated to transforming the lives of children and youth living in adversity.

Through our various projects and activities, Thandanani seeks to break cycles of poverty and adversity by creating opportunities for personal growth, enriched family life, improved educational outcomes, and sustainable livelihoods as we build stronger, more vibrant, families and communities where children are loved, nurtured and protected and youth are supported in pursuing their dreams.

We invite you to join us on this incredible journey by supporting our projects and activities and, together, let’s build a society where every child thrives.

Our current projects include:
Our Home-Based ECD Programme which teaches basic child developmental principles; engages Caregivers around the importance of stimulating learning in young children; and capacitates them with simple techniques to engage children through intentional play using everyday objects and toys made from waste materials. Through this programme, Thandanani promotes an understanding of basic early childhood development and its importance; and fosters a culture of intentional engagement between Caregivers and children. Since April 2015, 850 children and 588 Caregivers have completed this programme.

Our Family Strengthening Project which supports and strengthens under-resourced families caring for vulnerable children & youth. The project involves community-based Fieldworker teams delivering a holistic package of interrelated services and activities to each of the families assigned to their care. This package of services is designed to systematically address basic material, physical, cognitive & emotional needs and move the family from a state of vulnerability to increased stability and self-reliance over three years. Once families are stable and can provide for the basic needs of the children in their care, they exit our system and function independently of our support. This movement of households through our system ensures that families do not become dependent and that Thandanani itself can take on new households without creating an unsustainable demand on our capacity and resources. Since April 2007, Thandanani has provided support to 16,518 beneficiaries across 2,762 households through this programme.

Our Zenzele Youth Academy which combines personal development; sexual reproductive health; & micro-enterprise development; into an integrated intervention that empowers youth to identify and begin to address some of the barriers they experience in being able to break the cycle of poverty & adversity that entraps them. One of the critical ways we do this is by supporting youth in the financing and establishment of Micro-enterprises and the hosting of local market days where they sell their goods and services within their local community. Since July 2022, 25 have established enterprises and are generating income for themselves through this programme. For over three decades, we have facilitated comprehensive support, nurturing environments, and sustainable opportunities to improve the lives of vulnerable children and youth in the Midlands of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Contact Details: 
Switchboard: 033 3451857
Director: Duncan Andrew: Cell No: 082 806 9139
Email: 4kids@thandanani.org.za or duncan@thandanani.org.za
Websites: www.thandanani.org.za or www.4kids.org.za
Registration: 006-136-NPO – Section 18As issued for Donations received.
Category: Education, Health, Social Services 

The Child & Family Welfare Society of Pietermaritzburg’s mission is to protect and promote the interest and well being of all children and families in our city. The Society was founded in 1994 following the amalgamation of the three local child welfare societies in the area. The Society renders statutory and non-statutory services with all children under the age 14 years living in the magisterial district of Pietermaritzburg. Our focus is on children who are: Abused, Neglected, Abandoned, and HIV +.

Phone: 033 342 8971
Email: admindata@pmbchildwelfare.co.za and director@pmbchildwelfare.co.za
Website: http://www.pmbchildwelfare.co.za/
Registration: NPO, 18A
Category: Education, Health, Social Services 

The Women’s Leadership and Training Programme (WLTP) focuses on development for rural girls and young women in southern KwaZulu Natal. Girls and women learn skills to enable them to challenge and change patriarchal attitudes and practices that retard and hinder their development. By becoming involved in Agroecology, young women and girls provide fresh food for the table, improve the health of their families and remove the stereotypes that working with the soil is only for illiterate old women. Girls and young women are involved in addressing water delivery problems by testing the quality of water in the springs and rivers, with the longer-term plan of ensuring that potable water becomes available to every household. This is one of the WLTP projects related to Climate Change Adaptation. The girls, and a few boys too, are involved in the conservation of biodiversity through birding projects that raise awareness of the importance of birds, especially the Southern Ground Hornbill and Bald Ibis, and the Cape Parrot. WLTP encourages intergenerational work and strives to achieve gender equity in the communities where it works.

WLTP’s Solution and key activities: Developing African Girls and Young Women through training for activism, mentoring and projects that focus on:
• Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.
• Restoring Biodiversity
• Leadership and Gender training for girls and, when funds allow, for boys too.
• Analysing the related ethical and moral issues pertaining to girls and young women.

WLTP was established in 1985 and is keen to share the skills it has acquired over the years with other organisations. It is seeking relevant partnerships.

Phone: 079 523 7453: 033-239 4301
Email: Sibongile@wltp.co.za, maitken@wltp.co.za
Website: www.wltp.co.za
Registration: 019-136-NPO
Category: Community Development