St George’s gives girls who cannot live safely at home a stable place to stay, learn and grow. Girls aged three to 18 receive educational, therapeutic, and practical support from care workers and a social worker, with each child receiving guidance suited to her needs.
She Can Do helps women build careers in design through mentoring, training, and events. Whether they are entering the industry, moving into leadership, or returning after time away, women can gain practical skills, meet people who understand the journey, and find support for their next step.
TEARS rescues, treats and finds new homes for dogs and cats across Cape Town. Its team also provides free sterilisation, vaccinations, parasite control and basic veterinary care in communities where many pet owners would otherwise struggle to access these services.
IHATA gives women and children leaving unsafe homes somewhere secure to stay while they work out what comes next. Along with accommodation, its team provides food, clothing, counselling and practical support, helping women regain their independence at their own pace.
Noluthando School for the Deaf teaches 303 learners aged between three and 18. After years of relying on a small shelf of ageing books, the school now has a dedicated library where learners can read, borrow books and build their literacy and confidence.
Simphiwe joined Antalyaspor JPM Cape Town FC with its first intake and now captains the Under-14 team. After losing his father in 2022, he stayed close to football with the encouragement of his mother and the support of coaches, teammates, and club parents who continue to look out for him.
FoodForward SA recovers quality, edible surplus food before it goes to waste and redistributes it through over 2,200 community organisations. Working across all nine provinces, its network helps provide food to up to 800,000 people in South Africa.
Founded by Nigel and Sher’Neil Savel, 9Miles Project uses surfing to connect with young people and support their development beyond the beach. Its programmes provide 140 learners across six South African communities with academic support, food aid, fitness, therapy, environmental education and life-skills training.
Also known as Rainbow House, this children’s home has cared for vulnerable children in Cape Town since 2007. Led by guardian and primary caregiver Alison Alexander, the home provides up to 12 children with a safe place to live, daily care, education, medical assistance and therapeutic support.