Masiphumelele
Masiphumelele (also known locally as "Site 5") is a largely Xhosa-speaking
settlement where 20,000 people many of them migrants from rural areas have
settled in mostly informal housing (2500 stands/shacks). There is high
unemployment, quoted at 90% exacerbated by an influx of newcomers in an
area where employment si at a premium.
Masiphumelele has a craft centre and theater, two schools and several
churches. National and local government is deploying resources to empower
the people of Masiphumelele aided by non-government organisations such
as Habitat For Humanity.
The people of Masiphumelele posess a vibrant spirit despite the debilitating
influences of crime, alcoholism and HIV/AIDS and other illness. Closer
integration of these people into the relatively affluent local communities
will enhance the lives of all in the area.
Community Projects
(The Siyakhulisa Community Centre) provides a venue for community
activities. In addition to the various projects that operate from this
venue, the centre offers emergency and poor relief, counselling, advice
and practical assistance.
(Contact Mveleli Somtsevu,
tel/fax: 021 785 5198)
Sinika Ithemba HIV/AIDS Project
This project tackles the rapid spread of HIV/AIDS in Masiphumelele through
awareness raising and education. Sinika Ithemba also provides counselling
and support for those living with HIV and AIDS. (Contact Charlotte Swartbooi,
tel/fax: 021 785 5198)
VDP Bakery and Vegetable Gardens
The bakery and vegetable garden operate in Masiphumelele, providing
the unemployed with skills training, income generation and food production
opportunities. (Contact Carol Hoedemaker, tel/fax: 021 785 5198)
Adult Literacy
This project teaches adults in Masiphumelele to read and write, preparing
them to write official examinations and receive a qualification that
will make them
employable. (Contact Mveleli Somtsevu, tel/fax: 021 785 5198)
Food Aid Programme
This programme distributes food to a large number of disadvantaged pre-schools
in the Cape Peninsula. (Contact Carol Hoedemaker, tel/fax: 021 783 2807
or 021 785 5198)
| Living Hope Community Centre
A church-based charity dealing with the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
TEL: +27-21-785-5655
FAX: +27-21-785-2414
E-MAIL: office@livinghope.co.za
P.O. Box 1700
Sunvalley
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