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ADDICTION
Active Women's Association -
City of Refuge Ministries -
Crescent of Hope South Africa -
FAVORSA -
Gateway International
Harmony House -
Reality Centre for Substance Abuse Treatment and Research -
SANCA Lowveld Alcohol and Drug Help Centre
Spiritual Waters -
Volunteer South Africa Amathole -
Westsiders Against Addiction -
Nar-
NICRO
AIDS
* CINDI -
* Noah
* SA Cares for Life
* The Etafeni Day Care Centre Trust
* The Topsy Foundation
* United Sisterhood
* Zusakhe
Christian Medical Service & Relief Aids hospice and haven for aids infected and affected children.
CLF Vigs Trust CLF Aids Trust is committed to promoting a lifestyle with a future to people at risk of contracting HIV/Aids.
Mobile Task Team We identify HIV/AIDS as a systemic management problem and assist ministries and their development partners to respond accordingly.
HOPE Association HIV outreach program and education -
Vusabantu Aids project A South African NGO specialized in AIDS care and Support.
AIDS Action Group in Cape Town Offers services to those infected and affected by HIV.
The AIDS Foundation of South Africa
Positive Art Highlights HIV/AIDS by selling local art, representing the red AIDS ribbon. Proceeds go to children living with HIV/AIDS.
Nkosi's Haven NKOSI...A little boy who inspired a dream. Our dream is to establish care centres for HIV/Aids mothers and their children to ensure that they are able to live in an environment of acceptance and understanding.
The AIDS Foundation of South Africa A registered non-
Kagisong Hospice AIDS hospice in Soshanguve.
The Nkosi Johnson Aids Foundation
ANIMALS
* Cart Horse Protection Association
* CROW -
* Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
* Kitty Haven
* National Council of SPCAs
* Puppy Haven
* SanWild Wildlife Trust
* The Society For Animals In Distress
NSPCA
Animal Anti Cruelty League -
Cat Village -
C.H.A.R.M. -
Community Led Animal Welfare (CLAW) -
Daktari Wildlife Orphanage SA
Four Paws -
FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre -
Friends of Rescued Animals -
Hartbeespoort Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) -
Horse 'n Home -
Kirkwood Save-
Mdzananda Animal Clinic -
Moonbears of SA -
The South African Guide-
Township Animal Rescue -
The UWC Feral Cat Project (TUFCAT) -
Wolfshaven Animal Sanctuary
Empangeni SPCA The empangeni branch for the Society of Prevention to Cruelty to Animals of South Africa.
* The Field Band Foundation
* Twice-
Arts & Media Access Centre -
Jireh Community Projects -
New Africa Theatre Association -
New Age Music Academy -
Twenty Thousand Drums / 20 000 Drums -
The Youth Orchestra Company -
* Cape Town Child Welfare Society
* Childline Gauteng
* CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation SA)
* CINDI -
* CYCAD Child & Youth Care Agency For Development
* Focus on iThemba
* Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre
* Kids Haven
* LHC Foundation
* McLean Trust (Phedisang Project)
* Nazareth House
* Noah
* Ntataise Lowveld Trust
* Princess Alice Adoption Home
* Reach For A Dream Foundation
* The Field Band Foundation
* The Tomorrow Trust
* Twice-
* UNICEF
* United Sisterhood
* Usindiso Ministries
* WMACA (Women & Men Against Child Abuse)
* Ziphakamise
Bobbi Bear Rights for sexually abused children. To rescue and uphold the rights of sexually abused children.
Cape Town Child Welfare Society We promote the well-
Children Of The Dawn Children of the Dawn was set up -
Children of South Africa -
Childsafe Red Cross Child Accident Prevention Society of SA -
Adoption Africa Adoption site for adoptees and birth parents from South Africa, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), Malawi and Zambia
Natal Children's Home -
New Ways Bloemfontein, South Africa For Children in need.
R.O.C.K. Foundation An organization that work with children from children's homes in South Africa.
Help Me To Do It On My Own Hope for kids in townships of Capetown!
Talhado Children's Haven An NPO aimed at catering for the physical, emotional and intellectual needs of underprivileged children in St Francis Bay through numerous projects.
Childline South Africa
* UNICEF
Gift of the Givers Waqfu'l Waqifin Foundation (Gift of the Givers) is an internationally recognized humanitarian organisation based in South Africa.
Conflict Zone Logistics Supplying resources to unmet demands in the war zones of our time.
DISABILITY
* Autism South Africa
* Institute for the Blind -
* South African National Council for the Blind
* Quasar -
Association for People with Disabilities Services to people with disabilities.
Association for the Physically Disabled (Western Cape) We serve as a pro-
Quadriplegic Association of South Africa Established to promote and encourage the rehabilitation, community integration and independence of quadriplegics.
Quadriplegic Associations Established under the umbrella of The National Council for Quadriplegic Associations in South Africa on 9th March 1991, to cater for the needs and aspirations of quadriplegics from all races in the KwaZulu/Natal Region.
National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa The NCPPDSA and it's nine Provincial Associations, 90 Branches and the National Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy which is affiliated to our Council, render services to more than 45 009 persons with disabilities per year.
Disability Info and Care For all your disability needs
Disability Awareness Disability Awareness -
MODE -
Johannesburg Society for the Blind Working in partnership with blind and partially sighted people
Association for the Physically Disabled Since 1934 the APD has helped thousands of South Africans to overcome the tragic consequences of physical disability.
Hugg Homes Strive to provide home based life care for the profoundly disabled in shared family-
Natal Society for The Blind A comprehensive service to blind and partially sighted people of all ages and walks of life partially sighted people of all ages.
The Quadriplegic Association of KwaZulu Natal -
DISEASE
* CANSA
* CHOC (Childhood Cancer Foundation SA)
EDUCATION
* Adopt-
* CYCAD Child & Youth Care Agency For Development
* Focus on iThemba
* Johannesburg Parent and Child Counselling Centre
* Junior Achievement South Africa
* Kids Haven
* LHC Foundation
* Ntataise Lowveld Trust
* The David Rattray Foundation
* The Enlighten Education Trust
* The Papillon Foundation
* The Tomorrow Trust
* Zusakhe
* De Goede Hoop Fonds
* Nazareth House
* United Sisterhood
Neighbourhood Old Age Homes A community-
ENVIRONMENT
* Daktari Bush School & Wildlife Orphanage
* Delta Environmental Centre
* SanWild Wildlife Trust
* SATO (South African Toilet Organisation)
HEALTH
* Ann Harding Cheshire Home
* Bopanang Community Based Organisation
* Msunduzi Hospice Association
* Reach For A Dream Foundation
* SATO (South African Toilet Organisation)
* Sunshine Association
Mpumalanga Mental Health Society Welfare Organization (NGO) working in the field of mental health, mental illness & disability, Aids Awareness & Life skills and stress management.
HOMELESS
* Bopanang Community Based Organisation
* De Goede Hoop Fonds
* The Papillon Foundation
Homeless Talk Job creation project
LHC Foundation The aim of the LHC Foundation, is to raise funds for the education and rehabilitation of street children and the homeless.
Lambano Sanctuary We accept into our care newborn infants who have been abandoned or orphaned especially HIV+/Aids babies.
SPORTS
* SA Legends Legacy Park Trust
VICTIMS OF CRIME
* Mosaic Training, Service & Healing Centre for Women
* POWA
Rape Crisis Website A women's organisation committed to ending violence against women
Speakout Web page for survivors and medical or legal practitioners in the fields of sexual assault and domestic violence, and those living with HIV/AIDS
DAM -
The Independent Complaints Directorate The ICD is a civilian oversight body that has been established to investigate complaints of misconduct against members of the South African Police Service
WOMEN IN NEED
CWL Adoption Society An alternative to abortion. Pregnancy crisis service
Door of Hope Children's Mission A shelter for abandoned babies in Johannesburg, seeking adoptive parents throughout the world.
Cotlands Baby Sanctuary A non-
Sisters Incorporated Home for abused women and their children and single pregnant girls.
Western Cape Network on Violence Against Women An umbrella NGO committed to ending violence against women.
POWA People opposing woman abuse. NGO site with helpful information and referral numbers.
Nisaa Institute for Women's Development A community based non-
GENERAL
* The Trust
EarthLife Africa
The United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa
Nelson Mandela Children Fund
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
CAF International -
African paintings fair trade charity arts foundation
South African Orphanage,the Door of Hope Children's Mission
The Amy Biehl Foundation, Perpetuating Amy's work in South Africa
HYN community projects; Charity, Feeding schemes, etc
The Shack School
BUSKAID Soweto String Project
Ikamva Labantu
The WILD Foundation
National Council of SPCAs -
Habitat for Humanity South Africa
Alliance for Youth Achievement
The Children's Hospital Trust
Starfish
BestKids
Apostolic Faith Mission Haven of Rest A massive faith project undertaken by the Apostolic Faith Mission -
Associated Charities Corporate products for charity.
East London Benevolent Society To provide the desperately needy persons of all races & religions resident within the East London area with the basic assistance of food.
FactNet International anti-
InSane Tree Promotions Browse statistics, maps, facts, trivia, biographies of famous people, links, gallery and vote for your favourite South African.
JAM International A religious organisation feeding, clothing and supporting the destitute in Africa.
Jewish Sheltered Employment Centre Provides employment for Jewish men and women who are unable to work in the open labour market.
Malawi Volunteer Organisation We place you, the potential volunteer, where your contribution makes a real and meaningful difference.
Mercy Ships International Website Mercy Ships is a humanitarian organization committed to a three-
Nelson Mandela Foundation NMF's purpose is to lead and direct the development of a living legacy that captures the vision and values of Nelson Mandela.
Queensburgh Cheshire Home QCH -
Salesian Missions of Don Bosco -
Sharon Children's Ministries A Christian ministry for abused children. Kids stories and Web site. Church, camp and school ministry. Sunday School teacher training and resources.
South African National Council for Child Welfare The umbrella, development, capacity building and coordinating body for 173 affiliated child welfare societies, 65 developing child welfare organisations and 38 community outreach projects.
Telefriend Ministries A South African telephone counselling service based on Christian principles.
The Adoption Option Adoption and pregnancy crisis service.
The Angolan Plight Foundation (SA) A South African welfare organisation serving Angola's land mine victims.
The Breaking Free -
The Children's Rights Centre As a non-
The Johannesburg Childwelfare Society Has since 1909, been at the forefront of providing direct services to children and families in distress.
The South African Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect SASPCAN -
The Thusanani Childrens Foundation A charitable organisation founded by three professionals, including two Occupational Therapists and a Chartered Accountant.
TLC Ministries We rescue newborn abandoned babies and place them into loving foster and adoptive families.
Touch Community Services Welfare organization
Umephi Charitable organisation for orphaned babies.
W A R M T H WAR against Malnutrition, Tuberculosis and Hunger is one the oldest feeding schemes in Cape Town.
Women of Vision Based in Westbury, Johannesburg, we help abused women and children.
Africa Heritage Society A South Africa headquartered non-
Africa Regional Sexuality Resource Center promotes informed public dialogue on human sexuality and contributes to positive changes in the emerging field of sexuality in Africa
Africa: Search For Common Ground A conflict resolution and conflict prevention NGO seeking to transform conflict into cooperation action.
African Business & Manufacturers Development Association An economic development initiative geared to stimulate the small micro and medium enterprises in South Africa.
African Network on Truth, Justice & Reconciliation This site was set up as a response to a call for a debate concerning setting up an African Network of those working on truth, justice and reconciliation.
Alliance for Children's Entitlement to Social Security ACESS is an alliance to ensure our children's future social security system.
Alternative Information Development Centre The AIDC is a non government organization working in the context of globalization for economic justice and social transformation.
Amnesty International (South Africa) Amnesty International South Africa is the national co-
Ataxia South Africa For all friends and family relatives of Ataxia, Neurological & Neuromuscular disorders. South Africa now has a support group offering support and love.
Care South Africa-
Centre for Development and Enterprise CDE is a public interest policy research and advocacy organisation.
Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Dedicated to making a meaningful contribution to peaceful and fundamental transformation in South Africa and hence, in the Southern African region.
Charity Link We support non-
Children's Rights Project Focus on the needs and status of particularly vulnerable groups such as women, children, people with disabilities and people living in extreme poverty.
CHILDS Support group for non-
CIVICUS World Alliance for Citizen Participation.
Conflict Zone Logistics Supplying resources to unmet demands in the war zones of our time.
Copes-
DED South Africa German Development Service committed to improving the living conditions of people in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Drug Awareness Free information regarding substance abuse in South Africa.
Every Child Ministries Working with African churches to strengthen Christian education programs to reclaim Africa's new generation for Jesus Christ. Street & slave children.
Friedrich Naumann Foundation An independent, non-
Giles Association for the Handicapped An independent self-
Girls and Boys Town Isn't a place where girls and boys end up, its where they make a fresh start.
Goedgedacht Trust & Forum for Social Reflection Runs a rural development centre; 87 km north of Cape Town.
Greater Nelspruit Rape Intervention Project GRIP is a non-
Gun Control Alliance -
Indicator South Africa South African Politics, Economics, Development & Industry
Institute for Security Studies Research and policy work on security issues in Africa
Interpreters and Gauteng Chapters of the South African Translators Institute A non-
Inyathelo: The South African Institute for Advancement Assists institutions and organisations to develop a professional approach to raising the donor-
Ithemba Elisha Ministries Missionaries in Africa.
IWHEDO -
JAM (Joint Aid Management) A non-
Joseph Project Christian youth focused ministry in Johannesburg.
Konrad-
National Society for Human rights in Namibia Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
NEPRU Namibian Economic Policy Research Unit
NICRO The National Institute for Crime Prevention and Reintegration of Offenders is a non-
Plan Act Planact: NGO, local government, community development, informal settlements, housing, HIV/AIDS, participatory governance, IDP, integrated development.
Project Literacy A non-
Provision International Non-
Rango For the first time in South Africa, Rango is replacing current school tuck-
Sangoco Homepage Sangoco is an umbrella body of 4000 South African NGOs
SangoNet South African NGO Network
Sonlife Africa An non-
South African History Archive SAHA is an independent archive dedicated to documenting and supporting the struggles for justice in South Africa.
South African YMCA A Christian youth development organisation.
South Coast Recovery Centre South Coast Recovery Centre. The centre specialises in the treatment of crack, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, mandrax, alcohol and other addictions.
Southern African Development Services To assist the state, corporate business, donor institutions, community programmes and individuals ... sustainable social and economic development.
The Association of Christian Lay Centers in Africa -
The Electoral Institute of Southern Africa EISA is a non-
The Ombili Foundation Empowering the San people into the 21st century
The Solidarity Peace Trust A newly formed non-
Thought.co.za This site was born out of the minds of many people who took the time to think about all the stuff going on in this world.
Triple Trust Organisation South African NGO
Word of Life South Africa A worldwide NGO aimed at reaching the youth with the truth of the Gospel.
Youth Development Network A network of seven NGO's in South Africa in all provinces.
Youth Development Trust Investing in South Africa's greatest resource...Its children & youth.
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