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iThemba Lethu

iThemba Lethu is a voluntary association, established in November 2000, that seeks to impact the lives of children and young people whose futures are threatened by HIV /AIDS. The organization operates in the Durban Metropolitan area in South Africa.

iThemba Lethu has two main programs:

1) Family integration program: They have a small transitional children's home where babies are cared for in a home setting until adoptive or other permanent homes can be found for them. Places babies, who are orphaned or abandoned as a result of HIV, into permanent families in South Africa. (They do not place children for adoption internationally)

2) HIV prevention program: With a long term goal of reducing HIV infection rates amongst young people in Cato Manor which means young people must recognize their self worth and reduce their risk taking behavior. To reach these goals they have an education and support program at local schools.

iThemba Lethu's goal is to open additional family base transitional homes in time. If other organizations or individuals are interested in information on how to start their own small transitional home they are welcome to contact iThemba Lethu for suggestions.

 

Organizational Details

Name:
iThemba Luthu

Street Address:
27 Archer Crescent Manor Gardens, Durban South Africa

Mailing Address:
Organization Details PO Box 41138 Rossburgh 4072 South Africa Mailing Address: PO Box 41138 Rossburgh 4072 South Africa

Phone Number:
+27 (0) 31 261-7723

Fax Number:
+27 (0) 31 261-7723

Email Address:
info@ithembalethu.org.za

Web:
http://www.ithembalethu.org.za

Director Founder:
Anna Coutsoudis

Type of Organization:
Transition Home

Services Provided:
Operating a transition home for orphaned children. HIV Prevention programme for youth in Cato Manor. Screening of potential parents. Breast milk bank

Programs:
Transition Home for orphaned and abandoned babies, Youth Program, Teachers Program, Parents and Economic Development, HIV/AIDS prevention program, Breast milk Bank.

# of Children:
6 children at a time

Age Children:
0-3 years

Open International:
No. Home only works with domestic adoptions.

Open Direct Working Directly with Families:
Yes, if they are South African family.

Volunteers:
Yes

Volunteer Requirements:
Prospective Volunteers should have a heart for children, loving and caring, have experience in child care, with Good Value system.

Donations:
Nappies, Formula Milk, toiletries, clothing, food

Funding Sources:
Individual and Corporate donations. Private funders

Founded:
November 2000

Registered:
Yes. : NPO 014/699 NPO