ECD

Investing in the next generation

BUILDING STRONG FOUNDATIONS EARLY

Our ECD Centres provide quality early learning, nutritious meals and nurturing environments where young children can learn, grow and thrive.

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Your support provides everything from learning materials and nutritious meals to mentorship, and training resources, ensuring every individual has what they need to thrive.

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JOIN WITH US

Your monthly gift supports our seven programmes giving children and adults of all ages access to quality education, practical skills, and hope for building a better future.

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Bring friends, family, or colleagues together by hosting an event that shares our story and inspires others to take action and change the lives of those in need in South Africa.

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ABOUT THEMBALITSHA

YOUR KINDNESS CAN REWRITE SOMEONE’S STORY.
HELP THEM TAKE THEIR FIRST STEP FORWARD.

Thembalitsha means “new hope.” Since 1997, we’ve been restoring dignity and transforming lives across South Africa through education, health and training.

We offer a hand-up, not a hand-out, to the vulnerable and forgotten.
Your donation helps us restore lives. Together, we’re building a future of self-reliance and hope.

ONE FAMILY.  ONE STUDENT.  ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME.

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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Thembalitsha Foundation aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

IMPACT THAT INSPIRES

The centre's atmosphere is beautiful, clean, and relaxing, making it an ideal learning environment. The staff are friendly and professional, ensuring a warm welcome and ongoing support. A special thanks to the two ladies Rufaro and Nonqubela, our patient and helpful instructors, who made the learning process enjoyable and rewarding. I found the workshop to be incredibly valuable, and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Anonymous Themba Training Beneficiary

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your amazing service! You’ve been incredibly helpful to us Mommies throughout the year. Whether it’s answering questions, offering advice, or just being there for support, you’ve made a big difference in our daily lives. Your prompt responses and positive attitude are much appreciated. We always feel heard and understood and that’s so valuable to us. Keep up the great work – we’re lucky to have you in our corner! Thank you again!“

Anonymous Mama Themba Beneficiary

“I recently attended the 3 day beginner sewing skills workshop at Themba Training and I really enjoyed it. It was informative and fun, and I learnt a lot. I've already used the skills I've learnt to design and make plushies for my friends, and I plan to design and make my own clothes as my skills improve.”

Anonymous Themba Training Beneficiary

“I would like to say thank you so very much for your support and constant love towards us as mommies. We really need more people like you around. As a first-time mom, you really made my journey so easy and I’m so grateful. May the Lord bless you.“

Anonymous Mama Themba Beneficiary

"Thembalitsha was founded to empower South African people and develop them to a place of self-reliance."

Kate Pienaar Christie Thembalitsha Foundation Co-Founder

"Great staff. Great management. The foundation is doing an amazing job in helping and uplifting the community."

Pinky Ngcuka Mama Themba Peer Counsellor

"Thembalitsha does what it says it does: renews hope by providing health, education and training to those in greatest need."

Helen Baxter-Southworth Donor & Advocate

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Every month, we share inspiring stories of success, hope, and impact from across our programmes.

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When translated from Xhosa, our name “Thembalitsha” means “new hope”.

Contact us

021 852 3425

Our Aim

At Thembalitsha, we aim to restore and bring a new sense of hope to the destitute, forgotten and vulnerable people of the Western and Eastern Cape.