Uzwela means empathy in Zulu. It's at the heart of what we do.

The Uzwela Foundation is a charitable organisation that supports vulnerable people in Gauteng, South Africa. We do this by supporting and initiating community-driven charitable causes.

Our charitable service is not limited to providing the basics necessities, but also connecting on a personal level, giving of our time, having empathy and showing true compassion to those less fortunate.

Meals for the homeless and persons in need

People fed with food parcels

Gifts, sweet treats and Blessing Bags

Visits to hospitals, care homes and shelters

Ways in which you can help us to help the less fortunate:

Money

Donations can be made to: Uzwela Foundation, FNB account 62882661004, branch code 255355

Stationary

At the start of the school year we are always in need of school stationary.

Clothing and shoes

Adult and children clothes and shoes.

Food & cleaning products

Basic food items, laundry and cleaning products as well as sweet treats which we can distribute to families in need. Basic food items include UHT milk, rice, maize meal, tinned food, pasta, meat, breakfast cereals, fruit squash like Oros, margarine, bread, coffee and sugar.

Toiletries

Soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant and female hygiene products.