Jabulani Foundation

Organization Description: 

Jabulani Foundation serves a large Xhosa community of up to 140,000 people. The Xhosa are well known for their family-oriented culture, and traditional way of life. Our rural location is sparsely populated with remote homesteads and small villages, largely cut-off from the modern world and its amenities.

Jabulani currently has 7 full time volunteers.
Desmond & Leah Tutu is our patron.

Location: 
Zithulele Village
Mqanduli, 5080
South Africa
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Mission Statement: 

We aim to bring hope and positive change to the community around Zithulele Hospital by supporting the Hospital and partnering with the community in its development and growth.

1. Health care
a. Supporting the development of Zithulele Hospital and its surrounding clinics
b. Helping improve access to quality health care
c. Specific health care projects, including care for those affected by HIV/AIDS
d. Improving nutrition through education and support
2. Education
a. Supporting early childhood development
b. Promoting literacy
c. Supporting schools
3. The Environment
a. Focussing on conserving and improving the environment
4. Poverty relief through community upliftment
a. Employ & train local people to work for JRHF, where possible
b. Job skill development
c. Supporting entrepreneurs

Organizational Statement of Faith: 

1. Valuing people’s worth
Treating all people with dignity, respect, compassion & fairness.
2. Making prayerful decisions
Making decisions which are consistent with our beliefs and taken in a process that includes prayer and
reflection.
3. Serving others with humility
Being motivated by a desire to listen and serve rather than personal gain or glory.
4. Working in partnership
Working together with the community, hospital, individuals and other organisations in a way that promotes
empowerment rather than dependence.
5. Honesty
Living with integrity and speaking the truth in a constructive manner

Do You Require Formal Orientation Training for Volunteers?: 
No
Are more than one-third of the participants in your organization/programs low income (below 150% of the poverty level)?: 
Yes
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