It is an NPO, NGO based in Lavender Hill, Cape Town, working with women and children suffering from sexual and physical abuse. Our current projects our:
SUPPORT GROUP FOR YOUNG WOMEN-Currently we are working with 90 women suffering from domestic and sexual abuse. CHILDREN'S CRAFTS-Arts PROGRAM-We work with about 100 children suffering from abuse daily, from different schools around the Lavender Hi
ll area. ELDERLY SUPPORT GROUP-Currently working with 60 elderly women, who are victims of abuse. ARTS AND CRAFTS-Arts and Crafts are taught to the women in the hope that they can use these skills to generate a source of income. Arts and Crafts include, hats, clocks, various types of jewelry and lamp shades. More of these crafts can be viewed on the website. KITCHEN-Our feeding scheme is currently reaching out to around 200 people in the community. SAFE HOUSE-Our emergency safe house accommodates women and children who have been abused. We can accommodate them for up to 48 hours where we then arrange a shelter for them or refer them to Social Development. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND INTERNSHIPS-We are currently recruiting volunteers from overseas. This is a very rewarding and eye opening experience where you are able to share your skills with the Lavender Hill Community. Volunteers are currently organizing IT training, Music, Sports and Business Skills. Volunteers are able to help in any area which interests them, if you are interested in becoming a Philisa Abafazi volunteer you can find out more information on the website.
