ABOUT US
Patch-Up South Africa
Established in 2017, Patch-Up South Africa is a non-profit organization committed to eradicating homelessness, poverty, inadequate healthcare, and unemployment across South Africa. Our mission is to revitalize vulnerable communities, empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency where opportunities abound, resources are accessible, and livelihoods are sustainable.
Presently, we focus our efforts on serving the vulnerable communities within Gauteng Province, South Africa.
Our Team.
Our team is the dynamic force behind our mission, composed of passionate young individuals and seasoned industry experts. Their unwavering dedication to transforming lives is the magic dust that fuels our energy and propels our impact. With a deep care for people and a wealth of expert knowledge, qualifications, and skills, they ensure the highest quality in every aspect of our operations.
Innocentia Sibaya
Board Member
Siphiwe Matsimela
Board Member
PATCH-UP SOUTH AFRICA
Vision
Transformed Communities in a Better World.
Mission
Empowering vulnerable populations toward self-sustainability through improved food security, increased accessibility to healthcare services, and the provision of opportunities for education, employment and entrepreneurship.
Values
Excellence
Transformation
Partnership
Self-sustainability
Honesty in all we do
AIMS
FOOD SECURITY
Ensuring the accessibility of nutritious meals that offer sustenance, thereby reducing food insecurity.
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Implementing community-based farming initiatives to alleviate food insecurity in local areas.
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Educating community members on sustainable farming practices and nutrition.
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Involving unemployed individuals in maintaining local farms.
HEALTHCARE
Providing access to healthcare services encompassing a wide spectrum of medical needs through partnerships, with a particular focus on, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Our dedication extends to both prevention and treatment strategies, ensuring that individuals receive holistic and quality care tailored to their unique health requirements.
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Delivering psychosocial support services.
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Establishing partnerships with local healthcare providers to ensure a holistic approach to health and well-being for the targeted communities.
E-SUSTAINABILITY
EDUCATION
Increase enrolment in educational programs for vulnerable people.
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Provide access to skills development training for high demand skills and vocational skills
to enhance employability among the targeted communities.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Facilitating the creation of new entrepreneurial ventures within the vulnerable populations.
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Providing business training, mentorship, and access to capital for aspiring entrepreneurs among the targeted communities.
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Establishing partnerships to support and enhance the ecosystem for entrepreneurship within vulnerable populations.
EMPLOYMENT
Through Education, we empower people to acquire the right skills to improve their chances of Employment. Through Entrepreneurship, we aim to enable our beneficiaries to become Employers. We further provide on-the-job training to offer hands-on Experience.