Phakamisa – South African Aids
PHAKAMISA is pronounced pa-ga-mee-sa.
A Zulu word meaning 'to uplift.'
PHAKAMISA strives to offer a hand UP to people from impoverished communities, reaching out to those whose lives have been affected by the impact of HIV/AIDS with the beneficiaries of our work being THE MARGINALISED CHILDREN
This is Thandi, one our Wandering Teachers, read about the effects her teaching is having to the local community.
‘Anyone for gym?’ – our new class for Caregivers.
Find out more on our Newsboard.
One of our classes of Childminder Students graduating from the Early Childhood Development course.
Read about this day of celebration on our News Board.
31 Literacy Graduates – one who’s 86 years old !
Download our current Newsletter here.
‘I would like to thank PHAKAMISA,they change our lives from nothing to something. I was no one but today I am someone. Phakamisa is a light that shines through dark and makes you see your way.
‘PHAKAMISA PARTNERS’ make a
huge difference as their regular
giving allows us to plan and implement
our work secure in the knowledge that
we have a regular source of income.
Please make a difference and become a
Phakamisa Partner.
FIND OUT HOW
A hand UP not a hand OUT.
Help us to uplift people from impoverishment.
PHAKAMISA is a ministry of Pinetown Methodist Church (South Africa) and exists to serve and uplift impoverished communities through the provision of educational training, resourcing and support.
PHAKAMISA’s Educare programme enables 10,000 pre-school children from impoverished communities to receive a quality pre-school education. Find out more
With PHAKAMISA’s help 1,700 people caring for orphaned and vulnerable children are better equipped to support their charges. We believe if the Caregiver is kept strong, the children WILL benefit. Read more
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