Khumbulani Children's Place of Safety provides love, protection, and holistic care to vulnerable children in Khayelitsha, empowering them to thrive with dignity and hope.
Providing safety, care, and developmental support for every child who walks through our doors.
Registered since 7 Nov 2011
Founded by N M Msitho and dedicated volunteers, Khumbulani Children's Place of Safety has been a beacon of hope for vulnerable children in Khayelitsha, Cape Town since 2011. We provide comprehensive child welfare services, ensuring every child receives the care, love, and support they need.
A secure environment for every child
Love-driven, holistic approach
Education and growth programs
Building stronger futures together
Comprehensive child welfare and social services supporting the most vulnerable members of our community.
We facilitate safe and nurturing foster placements, ensuring children find loving temporary homes while their long-term care is arranged.
Our infant care centres and nurseries provide specialised early childhood care with nutrition, stimulation, and medical support for babies and toddlers.
We guide families through the adoption process, ensuring every child is matched with a loving permanent home through ethical practices.
Our development centres focus on educational support, cognitive growth, emotional well-being, and age-appropriate skill-building activities.
Safe, stimulating day care for children of working parents, featuring structured learning, play-based education, and nutritious meals.
Comprehensive social services including counselling, family reunification support, crisis intervention, and advocacy for children's rights.
Hear from the people whose lives have been touched by Khumbulani.
Khumbulani gave my children a second chance at life. The care and love they received was beyond anything I could have imagined during our most difficult time.
Volunteering at Khumbulani opened my eyes to the incredible resilience of these children. The team's dedication to each child's well-being is truly remarkable.
As a social worker, I've seen many organisations, but Khumbulani's community-driven approach and genuine compassion truly sets them apart in everything they do.
Learn about our journey of compassion, commitment, and the tireless work to safeguard children in Khayelitsha.
"Khumbulani" means "Remember" in isiXhosa — a powerful call to our community to never forget the children who need us most. Founded in 2011 by N M Msitho, our organisation was born from the urgent need to provide a safe haven for vulnerable, abandoned, and at-risk children in Khayelitsha.
As a registered NPO (No. 091-093), we operate as a voluntary organisation driven by passionate individuals who believe that every child deserves safety, love, and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
From our base at No. FF 127, Town Two, Khayelitsha, we serve the Western Cape community with a comprehensive range of social services focused on child welfare, day care, foster care, adoption, and child development.
A world where every child in Khayelitsha grows up in a safe, loving environment with access to education, healthcare, and opportunities to thrive.
Khumbulani Children's Place of Safety was officially registered as an NPO (No. 091-093) by founder N M Msitho, opening its doors in Khayelitsha.
Our first structured day care programme began, providing safe care and early learning for children of working parents in the community.
We expanded our foster care services, partnering with social workers to place vulnerable children in safe, nurturing family environments.
Our dedicated child development centre opened, offering structured educational and therapeutic programmes for children in our care.
Celebrated a decade of service to the Khayelitsha community, having provided safety and care to hundreds of vulnerable children.
Today we continue to grow, expanding our services and reaching more children and families across the Western Cape.
Dedicated individuals who give their hearts to the children every day.
Visionary leader who established Khumbulani to address the urgent needs of vulnerable children in Khayelitsha.
Our dedicated care workers provide round-the-clock support, love, and attention to every child in our facility.
A passionate group of volunteers from the community who donate their time and skills to support our programmes.
Comprehensive child welfare and social services empowering vulnerable children to thrive.
We provide safe, temporary foster placements for children who cannot remain with their biological families. Our team works closely with social workers to ensure each child is placed in a caring, nurturing environment.
Our specialised infant care centres provide round-the-clock care for babies and toddlers, including abandoned or orphaned infants. We offer a safe, warm environment with age-appropriate stimulation and nutrition.
We facilitate ethical, child-centered adoption processes, working with accredited adoption agencies to ensure every child finds a loving, permanent home. Our priority is always the best interest of the child.
Our development centres provide structured educational and therapeutic programmes designed to support the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of every child in our care.
Our day care programme provides a safe, stimulating environment for children while their parents or guardians are at work. We focus on early childhood education, structured play, and nutritious meals.
Our comprehensive child welfare services include crisis intervention, family support, counselling, and advocacy. We work to protect children's rights and ensure their safety and dignity.
Capturing moments of joy, growth, and community at Khumbulani.
Every smile tells a story of resilience, hope, and the power of community.
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No. FF 127, Town Two
Khayelitsha, 7784
Western Cape, South Africa
073 659 3881
info@khumbulanichildren.org
Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
NPO No. 091-093
Registered: 7 November 2011
Type: Voluntary Organisation
Khayelitsha, Cape Town
Western Cape, South Africa