Sophumelela is a isiXhosa word meaning "We will succeed"
27/02/2026
Hope Schools – please consider
As this part of the Centre's journey has come to a close, our legacy lives on in Hope Schools. Please consider transferring your donation to them. The school was started for the children who were cared for while their parents came into the centre for HIV treatment.
Hope Schools is a registered PBO and will happily issue a tax certificate for your monthly donation.
Please contact Carol Waddell, fundraiser of Hope Schools, at [email protected]
It has been an incredibly difficult decision, especially considering the dedication, passion, and hard work that have gone into building this organisation over the past two decades.
Sophumelela Centre has been a place of hope, support, and opportunity for so many families, and we are deeply grateful for every life we have touched.
Our heartfelt gratitude to every staff member, volunteer, partner, donor, and beneficiary who has been part of our journey. Your commitment and trust made our work possible.
The strength of our organisation came from the people who believed in our mission, and we remain humbled by the support we have received over the years.
Sophumelela Centre will live on, although our doors will close, the impact of our work will continue to live on through the individuals and families whose lives were changed.
We take pride in knowing that the seeds planted over the years continue to grow beyond the organisation's lifespan.
As this chapter closes, we are hopeful that the spirit of community upliftment and compassion that the Sophumelela Centre embodied continues in new ways.
Thank you for your partnership
Thank you for being part of this remarkable journey.
We will always cherish the memories, the milestones, and the shared commitment to making a difference.
10/04/2024
A very big thank you to Logos Hope team members for their input and sharing a message of hope with our group of teenagers in communities.
05/03/2024
Wow!
We are completely overwhelmed by the support and love we received by The Father's Heart Church NYC.
From community visits, praying with and getting involved in families we serve and creating a platform to speak life in the lives of our youth.
Thank you for stopping and noticing us!
21/09/2023
An estimation of 50 – 60 families were left homeless in Nompumelelo township due to fire outbreak.
Therefore, as Sophumelela Centre, we would like to make a plea of donation for things such as food, clothes, blankets, school uniforms, stationery of which we will deliver.
Anyone who is willing to assist can contact our Community Liaison on 083 470 7387 or our office number 043 722 9283.
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“Constrained by the love of Jesus, to restore hope, health and dignity in the communities of North-West East London/Buffalo City Metro Municipality (BCMM) specifically in Reeston, Duncan Village, Scenery Park, Cambridge Township, Amalinda Forest and Nompumelelo where both families and communities are affected by, and suffer from, the impact of HIV.”
The mission of Sophumelela is two-fold:
“To provide a quality education to children who are affected or infected with HIV from the communities of North-West East London/BCMM, specifically Reeston, Duncan Village, Scenery Park, Cambridge Township, Amalinda Forest and Nompumelelo and to provide support services such as home-based care and support for orphans and vulnerable children of families and communities within these areas”
The core values of Sophumelela include:
Faith– our belief and trust in God
Love– unconditional love for the people, families and communities in which Sophumelela works borne from our desire to serve, our belief in making a difference and our faith in God which makes us confident that we can make a difference
Respect – treating the people, families and communities with the dignity they deserve as part of the Sophumelela family
Integrity– treating the people, families and communities in which Sophumelela works with honesty, truthfulness and with strong moral principles
Excellence– Sophumelela will strive to provide superior service and go above and beyond what is expected in terms of its work with people, families and communities
These core values translate into the strategic statement of Sophumelela:
“Through faith in God and committed servant leadership, we will display love and respect, treat everyone with integrity, serve with excellence and ensure we stay relevant to community needs”
