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in Nelson Mandela Bay
Growing Hope. Growing Futures
in Nelson Mandela Bay.
to the homeless and families facing hunger in Nelson Mandela Bay
Welcome to Healing Hands Community Project
We support families and communities across Port Elizabeth and Gqeberha
We help people facing hunger, violence, homelessness, disaster, grief, and hardship. We offer shelter, warm meals, counselling, health support, testing services, youth programs, school support, disaster relief, clothing distribution, employment assistance, and outreach services.
We provide shelter, warm meals, medical care, counselling, school support, youth programs, and outreach across the Eastern Cape.
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About Us
Find out Who we are and Why we do what we do.
Our Mission
We provide safety, nourishment, counselling, and practical support to help individuals and families rebuild their lives.
Our Vision
We provide safety, nourishment, counselling, and practical support to help individuals and families rebuild their lives.
The Challenges We Address
Nelson Mandela Bay faces urgent social issues:
• Growing homelessness
• High unemployment, especially among youth
• Gender-based violence
• Food insecurity
• Limited access to healthcare
• Domestic violence affecting women and children
We respond with immediate care and long-term solutions.
Our Primary Focus
Women and Children Protection
Fighting Hunger and Poverty
Healthcare and Support Services
Community Development and Education
Join your hand with us
HEALING HANDS
COMMUNITY PROJECT
How We Help
Shelter & Safety
- Safe shelter for women and children
- Protection order support
- Disaster relief
- Transport to clinics, hospitals, SAPS, and courts
Food & Basic Needs
- Daily meals in multiple communities
- Food parcels for families and students
- Clothes, blankets, and shoes
- Sanitary towels and toiletries
Health & Counselling
- HIV, TB, and substance abuse testing
- Trauma, grief, crisis, and peer pressure counselling
- Youth support groups
- Support for grieving families
Where We Work
Central
New Brighton,
Zwide,
Motherwell,
Walmer,
St Albans,
Universal Church,
Hellenvale,
Galvandale,
Ward 5 Central, and schools and crèches across Nelson Mandela Bay.
Our Campaigns
