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We create a safe home and environment for marginalised children so they receive a second chance in life.
promote health
We invest in our childrens’ lives, promoting a healthy lifestyle and nurturing them to be resilient human beings.
give education
We empower our children to visit good quality learning institutions so they can reach their full potential in life.
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We work in the local Zululand area, but our supporters worldwide are the power behind our childrens’ growth.
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Helping the weakest in society
We are fighting for equality and
a better future for our children
We are St. Joseph Child and Youth Care Centre in the heart of Zululand, South Africa. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for children in need – and to give them a substitute family amidst our Christian fellowship. We, the Holy Childhood Sisters, have been working with disadvantaged youngsters in the KwaZulu-Natal province for more than 25 years.
South Africa: A land of inequality
South Africa is one of the most inequal societies worldwide. According to the Gini coefficient, the inequality rate is much worse than in other developing countries. In the province of KwaZulu-Natal, more than three million people live below the poverty line. Causes are unemployment, poor education and a lack of possibilities for young people.
rampant poverty
Approximately 55.5 percent more than 30 million South Africans lived in poverty 2024, while 13.8 million people experienced food poverty and had less than 2,15 US-Dollar per day.
broken education
South African education is characterised by crumbling infrastructure, crowded classrooms and very poor results, perpetuating inequality and failing the country’s own children.
unemployment
About one third of adults (31.1 percent) in KwaZulu-Natal are unemployed. Among young people and in rural areas, this number is significantly higher than in urban neigbourhoods.
gender violence
36.1 percent of women in KwaZulu-Natal have experienced gender-based violence in their lives, while 40.5 percent of men have been perpetrators at least once in their lifetime.
Meet our children
All of our children have their own stories and special talents. Get to know them – and learn who they might become if we’re doing our best to support them.
We are a certified NPO in South Africa
Our Team
We are working 24/7 to create a loving environment and a safe home for our children.
Get to know us!
Sr. Assumpta
Center Manager
Zanele
Social Worker
Thabsile
Care Worker
Mthuthu
Care Worker
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