iKhaya le themba - Home of Hope

iKhaya le themba is responding the crisis of HIV and AIDS in South Africa. Tragically millions of children are being orphaned and made vulnerable. With the illness or death or a parent, children are often forced to move away from their community, friends and school to stay with distant family or friends. iKhaya le themba offers holistic care for children affected by HIV and AIDS in Imizamo Yethu, Cape Town. By supporting the community in caring for the children where they are, we are able to ensure that children grow up within their natural circles of support. We have 4 staff employed part time and many volunteers - both local regulars and international visitors are welcome.

We have 90 children registered to our programmes over three afternoons per week. We meet outside or hire the local community centre. Our programs include worship, prayer and games, life skills such as craft, cooking and gardening, educational skills such as reading, life science and economic management and opportunities for self expression through art and therapeutic conversations.

We support carers of children at our programs through home visits, emergency financial assistance and assistance accessing welfare and medical services.
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After School Care Centre

We are building the first phase of our own after school care centre. This will allow us to provide intensive, holistic support, 5 days a week, to 20 children affected by HIV and AIDS. This is the first of three phases of our building which will eventually see us with 60 fulltime places for children. Children at the centre will have a safe place to play each afternoon, receive assistance with school work, and have access to our psychologist and other visiting specialists.

At the heart of iKhaya le themba is our desire to see children grow up WELL to be people who have reached their full potential and are able to walk confidently in God's plans for their lives. To find out more about iKhaya le themba's programmes go to: www.ikhayalethemba.com.



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