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Access & protection
Drop-In Centre
Connecting community members to essential social services, domestic-abuse support, referrals and practical well-being assistance.
Serving Katlehong since 2000
Creating hope.
Growing opportunity.
Holistic care and sustainable community development for children, youth, women and older persons—so every person has the support to thrive.
Registered PBOCommunity embedded
5 flagship programmesOne pathway of care
Care that
grows with you
grows with you
ChildrenCare & foundations
YouthMentorship & skills
FamiliesStability & support
CommunityResilience & dignity
A continuous pathway of support
25+years of community service
70dedicated staff members
95%female workforce
5integrated programmes
Who we are
Rooted in Katlehong.
Built for lasting change.
Katha Day Care is a registered Public Benefit Organisation advancing sustainable community development through care that meets people where they are—and grows with them.
What began as care for orphans and vulnerable children has grown into a vital community support system for children, youth, women, families and older persons. We combine compassion with measurable, professionally governed programmes that strengthen dignity, resilience and opportunity.
Our purpose and valuesOur life-cycle model
Not a short-term fix.
A pathway forward.
We address vulnerability at every critical stage—meeting immediate needs while building the skills, stability and independence that create lasting change.
01CareProtection, nutrition & support
02SkillsLearning, mentorship & training
03EmpowermentConfidence, choices & opportunity
04ResilienceStable, self-sustaining communities
What we do
Five pillars.
One connected mission.
Our integrated programmes support people from early childhood through adulthood, leaving no stage of development unsupported.
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Safety & learning
Safe Park
A secure, supervised space where children can play, learn, receive nutrition and get the academic support they need.
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Youth development
Social Behavioural Change
Structured mentorship and critical life skills that help young people make safe, positive and responsible choices.
04
Economic empowerment
Income Generation
Vocational training and income-generating initiatives that promote dignity, independence and more resilient households.
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Digital opportunity
Internet Hub
A safe, supportive and empowering space for digital access, learning, growth and community development—connecting people to a wider world of opportunity.
The change we work for
Measurable progress.
Human impact.
Our strategy is designed to shift families from vulnerability and dependency toward agency, stability and long-term resilience.
Safer futures for young people
Preventing teenage pregnancy and substance abuse through behavioural interventions and mentorship.
Stronger household incomes
Expanding vocational training and micro-enterprise initiatives to support sustainable livelihoods.
Better access to social services
Helping families access identity documents, social grants, healthcare and welfare resources.
Sustainable social enterprise
Growing income-generating activities that benefit both the community and the organisation.
Our vision
Every beneficiary holistically developed, empowered and equipped to realise their full potential.
Our mission
To nurture physical, intellectual and emotional well-being while building the resilience, skills and opportunities people need to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.
Our values
- Holistic care
- Empowerment
- Compassion & dignity
- Integrity
- Resilience
Governance & accountability
Compassion, backed by responsible leadership.
A functional four-member Board of Directors and a management team that meets weekly provide strong oversight, operational alignment and effective programme delivery.
We are committed to transparent reporting aligned with funder requirements, ensuring every contribution is used effectively and delivers maximum impact.
Working together
Our strategic network
We collaborate with local schools, healthcare facilities, the Department of Social Development, SAPS and corporate partners.
Get involved
Help turn vulnerability
into opportunity.
Your support helps children feel safe, young people build brighter futures and families move toward lasting independence.
Start a conversationContact us
Let’s build something
hopeful together.
Whether you want to partner, volunteer or learn more, Centre Manager Katse Matsebe and the Katha team would love to hear from you.
Call us 076 884 1509 Email us kathadaycare@gmail.com Visit us 677 Mile Street, Monisi SectionKatlehong, Johannesburg