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ST. KIZITO HOME BASED CARE & AIDS ORPHANS SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL
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profile · synthesized from sources

St. Kizito Children's Programme (SKCP) is a community-based initiative responding to the needs of orphans and vulnerable children in disadvantaged communities around Cape Town, South Africa. Operating as a movement within the Archdiocese of Cape Town, it trains and supports volunteer groups at Catholic parishes to deliver services such as nutritional support, educational assistance, and psychosocial care to children and families regardless of religious affiliation.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Educational Support
Provision of school uniforms and other educational assistance to children in need
HIV/AIDS Education and ARV Adherence Counselling
Education and counseling services related to HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral therapy adherence
Nutritional Support
Provision of food assistance to orphans and vulnerable children and their families
Psycho-social Support
Counseling and life skills education for children and families, including holiday programs, camps, and recreational activities
St. Kizito Parish Groups
Volunteer groups established at Catholic parishes to identify and support orphans and vulnerable children in their communities through training, mentorship, and direct service provision
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Residential and Therapeutic Care for Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Community-based support for orphans and vulnerable children
      Operates as a community-based movement in and around Cape Town, identifying and supporting orphans and vulnerable children and their families through a network of parish-based groups.
  • HIV/TB Prevention and Care Services 1 activity
    • HIV/AIDS education and health-related support services
      Delivers HIV/AIDS education and ARV adherence counseling to orphans, vulnerable children, and their communities, and provides referrals to external service providers for additional health and social services.
  • Psychosocial Support and Counseling Services 1 activity
    • Psycho-social and recreational programming
      Offers psycho-social support, counseling, life skills education, and recreational activities including excursions, holiday programs, Christmas parties, camps, and retreats for orphans and vulnerable children.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Assistance with legal and social documentation
      Helps orphans, vulnerable children, and their families apply for government grants, pensions, IDs, and other essential documents.
    • Establishment and training of parish-based support groups
      Establishes St. Kizito Parish Groups within Catholic Parishes and provides training in structured modules to equip volunteers to identify and support orphans, vulnerable children, and their families; includes ongoing mentorship and support from head office.
    • Provision of basic needs and educational support
      Provides orphans and vulnerable children with school uniforms, educational support, clothing, and nutritional assistance to address immediate welfare needs.
relationships · 22

who they work with

  • Archdiocese of Cape Town Government — St. Kizito forms part of the Pastoral Outreach of the Archdiocese of Cape Town.
  • Breadline Africa Partner — Previous funder
  • Church of Our Saviour, The Hague Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • Constantia + Outreach Team Partner — Previously provided ad hoc donations and support
  • Genesis Group + Rondebosch Partner — Previously supported through Easter Egg Drive, Christmas Party, and other activities
  • Genesis and St. Michaels Catholic Church, Rondebosch Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • HCI Foundation Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • Heston Community School, Uk Partner — Previous funder
  • Lansdowne + St Vincent De Paul Youth Partner — Previously supported through a toiletry drive
  • Loreto Sisters, Australia Partner — Previous funder
  • National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund Government — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • SACBC Bishop’s Foundation Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • Somerset West + Young Adults Partner — Previously supported through sale of Advent Candles
  • Stichting Porticus Partner — Previous funder
  • The Bishops’ Lenten Appeal Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • The Holy Childhood Fund Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • The Loseby Charitable Trust Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • The RAITH Foundation Partner — Previous funder
  • The Rotary Club of Claremont Partner — Funder that provided support during the past financial year
  • Willowton Oil Partner — Previous funder
  • charitable organisations Partner — Supports SKCP through donations to fund services for children and families.
  • individuals Partner — Supports SKCP through individual donations to fund services for children and families.