Ethembeni was established by the Howick Community Church in November 2000 as a social outreach programme in the township of Mpophomeni, about 12 km’s outside Howick in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. This outreach developed into an independent, registered non-profit organisation with programmes aimed at assisting vulnerable families specific to the ever changing needs of the communities over the years.

Today Ethembeni Tribe of Hope has two centres in Mpophomeni, a Education Support Centre and a Pregnancy Centre.

Maternal Health Programme – Pregnancy Centre

This programme is aimed at the first 1000 days of life and therefore focuses on the start of a womans pregnancy until her childs second birthday. We work closely with the Mpophomeni and Howick clinic engaging with these Moms and supporting and educating them about pregnancy, birth and motherhood.

We often deal with very vulnerable Moms and are always in need of baby clothes and products to help support them.

Education Support

Our Family Centre in Mpophomeni work with 50 to 60 children per day. Offering them assistance with homework, extra English, maths, science and reading. This is a wonderful programme offering love and support to these vulnerable children in our society.

We try to assist with food relief to our programmes as finances allow.

Ethembeni relies on donations from the community if you feel you can assist in any way please look at our website on www.ethembeni.co.za or contact Gail Louw on 083 562 9173 or admin@ethembeni.co.za