Cause Profile
Mamelani derives its name from the isiXhosa word for "listen up" as we believe it is only through listening to the real needs of a community that proper change can be affected. Mamelani believes strongly in South Africans providing solutions to their own problems. Projects are run locally by a team of South Africans who understand the complex needs of the people we work with. This ensures that the services we offer remain relevant and that individuals become empowered in the process. Mamelani’s focus areas are Community Based Health Education and Child and Youth Development. Mamelani Projects is registered as a Voluntary Association and has its Section 18A PBO (Public Benefit Organisation) status.
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Youth Programme presented at SOS Conference in Prague
8 July 2011 - News by Mamelani Projects
From the 1st -6th of April 2011, Clinton Osbourn, Mamelani's youth coordinator presented a paper on "The need for support for Youth Leaving Care" as part of the Youth Leaving Care stream of the conference....
Mamelani Trustee runs the London Marathon to raise funds for Mamelani!
8 July 2011 - News by Mamelani Projects
On April 17th 2011, Lisa Brunton, Mamelani Trustee, ran the London Marathon. She completed the race in good time, and was excited to have crossed the finish line, after months of training, and successful...
Project Lungisela - Youth Leaving Care Programme
17 November 2009 - Project by Mamelani Projects
Lungisela" is the Xhosa word for "prepare" as the programme prepares former street children, who have grown up in children's homes for the transition out of state care. This happens through personal development...
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