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Empowering Kids with Safe and Structured Care

Our Programs

FAS Programme

Provides screening, tailored sessions, and caregiver guidance for children affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum. We offer holistic support to help children thrive in a structured environment. Our team works closely with families to ensure long-term progress.

Food Gardens

Families and children work together to plant, maintain, and harvest fresh crops in our home gardens. Participants learn sustainable gardening techniques and the importance of basic nutrition. This program fosters food security and community connection.

Celebrating Culture

We host vibrant cultural days where children learn traditional songs, dances, and crafts from community elders. These events celebrate local heritage and foster a deep sense of identity and belonging. Honoring our traditions inspires pride and resilience in the next generation.

Community Outreach

We engage families directly through home visits, interactive workshops, and vibrant community events. These efforts strengthen the support network surrounding every child in our care. By building localized resilience, we ensure a safer environment for growth.

Boys Program

This program offers structured, hands-on sessions focused on teamwork, social skills, and positive role modeling. Activities include various sports and mentorship exercises that are both practical and participatory. We aim to guide boys toward becoming responsible and confident young men.

Powergirls Program

This innovative seven-year initiative provides sustained guidance for underprivileged South African girls. We focus on building resilience, personal growth, and achieving positive life outcomes. Empowerment is at the heart of our mentorship for every young woman.

Life Skills & Protection

Our aftercare program equips youth with essential life skills while promoting substance-abuse prevention. We raise awareness about child protection issues, including domestic violence and teenage pregnancy. By addressing these challenges, we build resilience and improve overall wellbeing.

Empowering Vulnerable Children for a Brighter Future

To provide a safe, nurturing, and structured non‑profit aftercare environment for children in the Hopetown area, with a focus on care, protection, and development. The Centre aims to develop, equip, and empower vulnerable children through structured programmes, life‑skills development, and psychosocial support, contributing to their holistic development, resilience, and long‑term well‑being.

About Us

Mama Iyabana Aftercare Centre is a non-profit organization in Hopetown, Northern Cape, providing a safe, structured space where vulnerable children can learn, grow, and receive psychosocial support. Through life skills, cultural activities, and community programs, we help children build confidence, resilience, and hope for the future.

Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you. Reach out with any questions about our programs or how to support our work.

Phone: 072 026 3948

Email: mamaiyabana@outlook.com

Address: 726 Aanblom Street, Steynville, Hopetown, 8750

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