HELP SOMEONE TAKE
THEIR FIRST STEP FORWARD.

Thembalitsha means “new hope.”

Since 1997, we’ve been restoring dignity and transforming lives across South Africa through education and training.
We offer a hand-up — not a hand-out — to the vulnerable and forgotten.

Your donation helps us restore lives. One family, one student, one community at a time.
Together, we’re building a future of self-reliance and hope.

Your kindness can rewrite someone’s story.

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Holistic Education & Loving Care

Educare Centers

Skills Development & Empowerment

Themba Training

Equipping Mothers & Providing Support

Mama Themba

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Just R250 / $20 / £10 a Month Can Change a Life.

Join Thembalitsha Foundation in restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity.
Your monthly gift provides a seat for learning and growth across our Education and Training projects.

Building Brighter Futures — One Desk at a Time.

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IMPACT THAT INSPIRES

The centre's atmosphere is beautiful, clean, and relaxing, making it an ideal learning environment. The staff are friendly and professional, ensuring a warm welcome and ongoing support. A special thanks to the two ladies Rufaro and Nonqubela, our patient and helpful instructors, who made the learning process enjoyable and rewarding. I found the workshop to be incredibly valuable, and I would highly recommend it to everyone.

Anonymous Themba Training Beneficiary

“I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your amazing service! You’ve been incredibly helpful to us Mommies throughout the year. Whether it’s answering questions, offering advice, or just being there for support, you’ve made a big difference in our daily lives. Your prompt responses and positive attitude are much appreciated. We always feel heard and understood and that’s so valuable to us. Keep up the great work – we’re lucky to have you in our corner! Thank you again!“

Anonymous Mama Themba Beneficiary

“I recently attended the 3 day beginner sewing skills workshop at Themba Training and I really enjoyed it. It was informative and fun, and I learnt a lot. I've already used the skills I've learnt to design and make plushies for my friends, and I plan to design and make my own clothes as my skills improve.”

Anonymous Themba Training Beneficiary

“I would like to say thank you so very much for your support and constant love towards us as mommies. We really need more people like you around. As a first-time mom, you really made my journey so easy and I’m so grateful. May the Lord bless you.“

Anonymous Mama Themba Beneficiary

"Thembalitsha was founded to empower South African people and develop them to a place of self-reliance."

Kate Pienaar Christie Thembalitsha Foundation Co-Founder

"Great staff. Great management. The foundation is doing an amazing job in helping and uplifting the community."

Pinky Ngcuka Mama Themba Peer Counsellor

"Thembalitsha does what it says it does: renews hope by providing health, education and training to those in greatest need."

Helen Baxter-Southworth Donor & Advocate

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OUR HOPE HEROES

When translated from Xhosa, our name “Thembalitsha” means “new hope”.

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021 852 3425

Our Aim

At Thembalitsha, we aim to restore and bring a new sense of hope to the destitute, forgotten and vulnerable people of the Western and Eastern Cape.