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Khayelitsha is among the largest South African townships and is well known for several social development challenges, including lack of access to healthcare and social services, high poverty, unemployment, crime, poor infrastructure and service delivery.

Established in 1958, Gugulethu is among Cape Town’s oldest township communities. Among various other challenges, such as health and safety, the people of Gugulethu lack access to reliable social development workers, often due to the prevalence of crime.

Today, Crossroads continues to grapple with the legacies of Apartheid, suffering from a severe lack of resources and development, which hinders social development.

Langa is one of Cape Town’s oldest townships. We have a historical connection there, having been involved in community support since the inception of Ikamva Labantu over six decades ago.

During apartheid, Philippi was a battleground in the armed struggle. Today, Philippi—historically called ‘Die Duine’ or ‘The Dune’— still faces poverty, unemployment, and overcrowding. This situation exacerbates the lack of social welfare and support available.

Many who have experienced Nyanga for themselves believe it is among the most unsafe townships in South Africa. Regardless, our mission is to reach the people of Nyanga who struggle to access basic human rights and essential social services.

Dunoon faces various socio-economic problems, from crime and a lack of police presence to poverty, unemployment, and a fundamental lack of funding for creches.

In the words of its residents, “Wesbank is like an island”, cut off from the broader economic and social flows of Cape Town. Unemployment, gangsterism, and substance abuse are all significant issues, highlighting the importance of our continued presence in the area.

Delft is often described as ‘ a place where ordinary people live in fear’. The community grapples with issues of high crime and unemployment, low school attendance rates, crumbling family structures and a lack of adequate social welfare systems.

Kalkfontein, like Delft, urgently needs support to ensure safety in its schools and childcare facilities. The area's high crime rate threatens the well-being and development of children and families, creating a hostile environment that stifles learning and growth.