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George
Western Cape
195
I am a medical doctor supporting women to have safe and sacred homebirths as well as teaching professionals and women to support others during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I support the principles of human rights, maternity rights and gentle births that are safe. I support women with counselling, medical and clinical support, nutrition and lifestyle advice. I also hold support groups and teach locally and online.
+27 729534295
EAST LONDON
Eastern Cape
191
We advocate for human rights, fight against GBV, trace and link HIV and TB defaulters, food security, we also advocate for climate justice
0746110578
Mdantsane, East London
Eastern Cape
188
Victim Support
Referral
Support groups Advocacy
Home-based care
0733080122
Bedford
Eastern Cape
188
Siyaphambili Orphan Village was established in 2005 in Langa Township Cape Town to take care of orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS. In 2014, we established a branch in Bedford, Eastern Cape , where we are running trainings and formation of structures in schools, in churches and in the community.
+27 82 399 5028
Flagstaff
Eastern Cape
202
The organisation does HIV/AIDS awareness and advocacy. Door to door and community campaigns. Referrals.
0630309239
Hermanus
Western Cape
200
Antenatal, Postnatal support. Early Intervention.
0815355259
Mthatha
Eastern Cape
202
Door to door visits to give hope to our clients. Forming adherence club to our clients helping them to take their treatment properly. Prevention and advocacy for our clients . Awareness and community dialogues.
0783863322
Magdalena Huis facilitates adoptions.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 948 3637
The Family and Marriage Society of South Africa (Western Cape) provides counselling for families.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 447 7951
Native Roots Shelter is a shelter for homeless adults in Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape.
Plettenberg Bay
Western Cape
082 887 4818
The TEARS Foundation provides counselling and support to people affected by gender-based violence. The foundation also provides referrals for medical care.
Sandton
Gauteng
010 590 5920
The national AIDS helpline provides information on HIV and AIDS.
National
0800 012 322
The Gender Based Violence Command Centre is a government call centre which provides assistance to people affected by gender-based violence. This support takes the form of counselling from a trained social worker and other assistance.
Pretoria
Gauteng
012 312 7500
Mama Themba offers antenatal, postnatal, and breastfeeding education and support to new mothers.
Somerset West
Western Cape
076 247 0580
The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women & Children provides shelter, counselling, and legal support for women who have experienced gender-based violence and their children.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 633 5287
Heart to Heart offers counselling for women facing unplanned pregnancies. The organisation also runs a food relief programme.
Mossel Bay
Western Cape
082 590 8468
Arise runs parenting support programmes and groups.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 633 4058
Thandi House is a foster home for children in Pietermaritzburg.
Pietermaritzburg
KwaZulu-Natal
061 467 6612
Rape Crisis counsels people affected by gender-based violence, as well as running community education programmes about gender-based violence.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 447 9762
U-Turn Homeless Services addresses homelessness through providing access to food, clothing, and shelter. The organisation aims to rehabilitate homeless people and reintegrate them into society.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 674 6119
St Anne's Homes is a shelter for women and children, especially those who have been affected by gender-based violence.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 448 6792
The Philani Maternal, Child Health and Nutrition Trust runs programmes focusing on breastfeeding, nutrition, early childhood development, and child and maternal health.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 387 5124
The Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (CHOC) provides support for children with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders, as well as their families.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
086 111 3500
MSI South Africa is the largest non-profit provider of abortions and sexual and reproductive healthcare in South Africa.
National
0800 11 77 85
Shonaquip Social Enterprise supplies wheelchairs and assistive devices.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 797 8239
MomConnect is a free messaging service which provides information to pregnant women and mothers.
National
*134*550#
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) provides grants to vulnerable members of the South African population.
Pretoria
Gauteng
0800 60 10 11
The Cape Town Child Welfare Society responds to cases of families and children in crisis. The Society facilitates foster care, adoptions, or counselling as needed.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 638 3127
Procare provides counselling services for individuals and families.
National
0861 776 227
Wandisa Child Protection and Adoption Agency facilitates adoptions.
Somerset West
Western Cape
021 852 8025
The Soul City Institute for Social Justice is an intersectional feminist organisation that runs educational and advocacy programmes for children, young women, and parents, and advocates against gender-based violence.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
011 341 0360
The Centre for Applied Legal Studies is based at the school of law at the University of the Witwatersrand. It is focused on research, advocacy, and litigation with the aim of promoting human rights in southern Africa.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
011 717 8600
Black Sash is a human rights advocacy organisation which runs a free paralegal advice service for the public. This service, accessible via their helpline, covers issues of social assistance, social insurance, human rights, consumer rights, and labour rights.
Cape Town
Western Cape
072 663 3739
The Border Rural Committee is a non-governmental organisation working in the Eastern Cape. It focuses on promoting land reform, supporting small farmers, and combating gender-based violence.
East London
Eastern Cape
043 742 0173
The Women's Legal Centre provides free legal advice to women, both via telephone and in person, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, and at the Cape Town Family Court.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 424 5660
People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) offers shelter, counselling, and legal support to women who have been affected by gender-based violence.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
011 591 6803
The Commission for Gender Equality is a government body which investigates complaints of gender discrimination or inequality.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
011 403 7182
The Perinatal Mental Health Project screens pregnant women for signs of depression and anxiety. Where needed, the PMHP provides counselling to these women. The PMHP also does research and advocacy work to promote and protect maternal mental health.
Cape Town
Western Cape
Amandla.mobi is a platform where people can launch campaigns about issues they want to bring to the public's attention.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
The Zoe Project offers support to mothers through programmes like antenatal classes, birth support, postnatal support, and counselling.
Cape Town
Western Cape
068 545 7759
Flourish provides antenatal and postnatal support to mothers through classes, support groups, and providing educational resources.
Midrand
Gauteng
087 148 9810
The Mums Support Network runs in-person, online, and WhatsApp support groups for mothers throughout South Africa.
Durban
KwaZulu-Natal
083 788 0689
The Grace Factory provides clothing, toiletries, and other essentials for newborn babies.
Vaal triangle
Free State
The Parent Centre offers training in parenting skills and counselling for parents and families.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 762 0116
eThembeni Tribe of Hope provides maternal and child healthcare at its centres in KwaZulu-Natal.
Howick
KwaZulu-Natal
033 330 5384
Rays of Hope is based in Alexandra in Johannesburg and runs several programmes in the community, including early childhood development, tutoring for primary and high school students, mentoring for young adults, counselling services, parenting support, motherhood support groups, and anti-gender-based violence initiatives.
Johannesburg
Gauteng
066 180 0569
African Solutions to African Problems (ASAP) provides counselling for vulnerable children in certain areas of the Eastern Cape. ASAP also funds other community organisations to provide food, shelter, and other resources to vulnerable children in their areas of operation. ASAP also runs food security and anti-gender-based violence programmes in the Eastern Cape.
Matatiele
Eastern Cape
039 737 4049
Phola provides counselling services to groups such as children, mothers, fathers, youth, families, and workers.
Randburg
Gauteng
011 971 9254
Sisters Incorporated runs a shelter and counselling services for women who have been affected by gender-based violence and their children.
Cape Town
Western Cape
021 797 4191