The Valley Trust

The Valley Trust We help communities of limited means to sustainably ensure their own good health. Strategic Objectives
1.

The Valley Trust (TVT) was established in 1953 as a socio-medical centre for health promotion in the Valley of a Thousand Hills (the valley) in the Outer West region of eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal. In its long and distinguished history, TVT has worked with local stakeholders to bring much-needed development in its target area including the introduction of piped water, roads, recreation halls and prom

oting the establishment of household and communal vegetable gardens. TVT has also formed strong bonds with local stakeholders and works closely with traditional and elected (municipal) leadership, local structures, government departments and other non-profit organisations. Vision
The communities of the Valley of a Thousand Hills living healthy and active lives as full participants in a democratic South Africa. Mission
To use health and other means to improve the overall well-being of the communities of the Valley while continuing to be an example of sustainable and holistic community development. Educating the community on living healthily and ensuring access to public health care.
2. Improving the wellbeing of households so they can address their own needs.
3. Being a bridge between local communities and resources that are needed by the communities for their wellbeing.
4. Increasing the capacity of community members to earn an income and secure employment.
5. Organisational sustainability - ensuring that TVT thrives into the future.

10/08/2026

Career Day even had a visit from the big white dancing bear!!!🐼
How cool is our school!

10/08/2026

Who do you want to be when you grow up?
👨🏽‍🏫👨🏽‍🍳👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏾‍🚒👩🏽‍⚕️
Our ECD Career Day was full of magic! Amazing creative teachers set up stations for every career - doctor, teacher, firefighter, gardener, artist and more 💚
And the BIG white dancing bear even came to visit! 🐻‍❄️

Such a fun day watching our little ones dream big.

Thank you to our incredible ECD teachers for all the effort, love and creativity you pour into our children. You make the future bright!

10/08/2026

Thank you Thobile for giving your skills and time to the students of Valley Youth Opportunity Centre.
How cool that they’re learning to crotchet!🧶

Happy Womans Day🩷Women’s Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildin...
09/08/2026

Happy Womans Day🩷
Women’s Day is celebrated to pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who marched to the Union Buildings to protest the extension of Pass Laws to women.

09/08/2026

In the Valley, where dreams take root,
We honour women, strong and true
From little girls growing dreams in the sun,
To Gogo’s love that never is done.

To mothers who till the soil, babies on their backs,
To those who teach tiny hands and hearts to give back.
To entrepreneurs who sell with courage and pride, o feed their families, to keep hope alive.
You bring healing balm, you bring kindness to every space.
You bring the strength that lifts and binds.

And to our volunteers and donors who give of their time, finance and skills,

Your generosity helps our community reach the sky.
Together we are stronger, woven like a thread.
Today we salute you.
We see you.
We appreciate you.
Women of The Valley we honour you. 🫶🏽🩷

Collaboration in action🫶🏽VYOC and Mzansi Youth Development met to discuss joining forces to:👏🏽Develop youth leaders👏🏽Bu...
07/08/2026

Collaboration in action🫶🏽

VYOC and Mzansi Youth Development met to discuss joining forces to:
👏🏽Develop youth leaders
👏🏽Build business + entrepreneurship skills
👍🏽Strengthen networks for local growth
👍🏽Train and upskill vendors

Investing in youth.
Investing in our future.

Durban

05/08/2026

Old school IS cool ✨

Meet our Valley Youth Opportunity Centre computer students learning a brand new skill... crochet! 🧶

Our amazing volunteer Thobile from is a super crocheter and she’s teaching them patience, focus, and how to create with their hands.

From keyboards to crochet hooks - we’re giving our young people skills for life, not just for screens.

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!With heavy hearts, we’ve made the decision to postpone our Threads of Courage Women’s Fundraiser Bre...
05/08/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!!

With heavy hearts, we’ve made the decision to postpone our Threads of Courage Women’s Fundraiser Breakfast, originally scheduled for Friday, 28 August.

To everyone who supported, shared, and planned to join us — thank you. Your belief in this cause means everything.

We remain committed to creating a space where women’s stories are heard and lives are uplifted.
Thank you for understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Kind regards,

The Valley Trust team



The Valley Trust is delighted to host Threads of Courage
Women of Hope • Purpose • Impact, a special Women’s Month Fundraising Breakfast bringing together women to celebrate, connect, and support a meaningful cause.
Why not treat your friends or staff and book a table of 10🫶🏽💚✨
This signature event aims to raise vital funds for The Valley Trust’s community development programmes while creating an inspiring morning of storytelling, networking, and community giving. Guests will hear from an exceptional panel of women whose personal and professional journeys reflect courage, resilience, hope, and purpose, reminding us of the power of sharing our stories to uplift and empower one another. Through authentic conversations, meaningful connections, and opportunities to give back, Threads of Courage seeks not only to celebrate Women’s Month but also to create lasting impact in the communities served by The Valley Trust.

http://quicket.co.za/events/387705-threads-of-courage/





PhumiBakes
Caitlyn De Beer
Natasha Perold
Pam Golding Properties - Kloof, Hillcrest &
Embocraft Training Centre Trust
1000 Hills Tourism South Africa
Mchulakazi Magenjy Nolley

4th Youth Momentum Dialogue 2026 ✅We covered what matters: 🧠 Mind: Well-being, resilience & asking for help💰 Money: Budg...
05/08/2026

4th Youth Momentum Dialogue 2026 ✅

We covered what matters:
🧠 Mind: Well-being, resilience & asking for help
💰 Money: Budgeting, saving & planning
🚀 Mission: Business ideas & starting small

Take care of you.
Take control of your money.
Build your future.

We care about our young girls. We’re raising them into women who are strong, capable, and who have a voice.Women who kn...
05/08/2026

We care about our young girls.
We’re raising them into women who are strong, capable, and who have a voice.

Women who know their worth.
Women who will not stand for disrespect.
Women who choose peace, not discord.

Because when we pour into our girls, we build the future of our community.
One girl. One voice. One strong woman at a time.
Girls to Women support group where we shared knowledge on child protection and self image.



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Durban

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

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+27317166800

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