We believe that everyone, no matter their background, ethnicity, age and sex, should have the opportunity to thrive.

Phumelela Project was set up in 2016 to empower vulnerable and marginalized people through knowledge, compassion and opportunity. It focuses on three priority service streams: prevention of and response to Gender-Based Violence(GBV), responding to drug & substance abuse and rehabilitation of youth in conflict with the law, whilst focusing on beneficiaries of mental health.
 
Our Vision

​Generations of self reliant, compassionate members of society living in inclusive safe communities.
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Why Phumelela?
Phumelela is a SiSwati word meaning "Striving to Succeed". 

Why eSwatini?

The Kingdom of eSwatini is a small landlocked country in southern Africa, with a rich history and beautiful landscape. It is also has the highest prevalence rate of HIV in the world (27.2%). This has substantially impacted eSwatini's socioeconomic development, with 63% of people living below the poverty line. It has also led to a breakdown in family support structures, with an astonishing 10% of the total population known to be orphans or vulnerable children. As a result of this, many of the young people we support grew up in orphanages, and we aim to bridge the gap between institutionalised care and eSwatini society.