Ikamva Labantu

Ikamva Labantu’s work recognised internationally

admin — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:06 +0000

Bill Clinton with Helen Lieberman credit: PhotoLine

In what is currently an economically tough environment for the whole NGO sector, Ikamva Labantu remains extremely grateful for the ongoing support and funding we receive from both our South African and international donors, funders and partners.

In the last quarter both Helen Lieberman (Founder) and Janine van Stolk (Director) travelled abroad to meet partners, but also to raise awareness of the social development ... READ MORE

Ramping up relationships with communities

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:52:47 +0000

Ikamva Labantu Siyakhatala Forum graduation and certificates

Ikamva Labantu’s strength in driving change in communities lies within our Community Forums – originally informal peer support networks that have grown into formal associations that represent the interests of our communities. In turn they act as sounding boards for our work, and their feedback is invaluable in helping us develop programmes and services that meet the needs unique to impoverished township communities.

As ... READ MORE

Helping our Seniors stay active

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:50:57 +0000

Letter of thanks from Ilizwi Labadala, a senior club

Ikamva Labantu is one of a handful of non-profit organisations that focuses on seniors as a beneficiary group. The needs of this marginalized population group are often neglected, and our Seniors Programme – in partnership with our Seniors Clubs – offers these vulnerable members of communities social interaction, places of safety, companionship and peer support. Every year our Seniors department hosts a ... READ MORE

Chess kids do us proud

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:36:19 +0000

In December, fourteen children from the Ikamva Labantu Chess Programme will represent the Western Cape Chess Union in Port Elizabeth during a National competition. The Union funded the children’s participation, and also kitted them out with chess kits.

The children’s passion for the game is exemplary and they are a true inspiration to more privileged young players and coaches.

Our Chess Kids Need Your Help! Type of support: Volunteer coach Ideally suited for: A ... READ MORE

Power in Partnerships

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:08:07 +0000

One of the things that sets Ikamva Labantu apart is our approach to building positive partnerships. No single organisation or non-profit can be all things to all people, and we firmly believe that the right partnerships in action can have a great and sustained impact on our ability to deliver relevant services and programmes.

We have many partners who are instrumental in helping us to deliver services in our communities, and ... READ MORE

Psycho-social support groups benefit children and their caregivers

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:45:05 +0000

Vulnerable Children Need Your Help! Type of support: Funding Purpose: To extend our psycho-social group work for young children, teens and their caregivers. For more information: Email us or visit our donation page

Because of HIV and AIDS South Africa has many thousands of vulnerable children, youth and orphans. They are further compromised by poverty, the high rate of unemployment, food shortages, violent crimes and abuse. This severely affects their educational and psycho-social development ... READ MORE

Promoting preventative health care in townships

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:55:22 +0000

Friday 2 December 2011 saw the launch of Ikamva Labantu’s Enkululekweni Wellness Centre in Khayelitsha – a momentous day that represents our vision to promote a better quality of life, and help reduce the burden of illness and disease in township communities.

A new concept in community health management, the Centre acts as a hub for our Health & Nutrition Unit, which focuses on empowering communities to embrace preventative health, as ... READ MORE

Giving Hope to Township Communities

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:34:42 +0000

Enkululekweni Wellness Centre: paving the future for community health

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:25:01 +0000

Press Release

(Cape Town, South Africa – Friday 2 December 2011) Ikamva Labantu, one of South Africa’s longest-standing social development NGO’s, today launched the Enkululekweni Wellness Centre in Khayelitsha. A new concept in community health management, the Centre forms part of the organisation’s community health programme which focuses on empowering communities to embrace preventative health as opposed to struggling with avoidable chronic and acute health problems.

Says Helen Lieberman who founded Ikamva ... READ MORE

On equal ground – news piece in the San Diego Jewish Journal

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:44:37 +0000

On the back of a busy successful fundraising trip recently to the USA and Australia, our founder, Helen Lieberman has been featured in a news piece in the San Diego Jewish Journal.

“Helen Lieberman wasn’t looking to become a South African legend when the then-speech therapist set out nearly a half century ago to check up on some of her clients living in a township of squalor during the dark days ... READ MORE