Safe Housing South Africa Project #50764

Tackling Homelessness in South Africa

by Action Change (Formerly GVI Trust)

Project Report | Nov 5, 2026
Funding meals for the homeless

By William Day | Impact and Operations Officer

Dear friends, donors, and interested people,

Throughout the past, this project has taken on many different methods to tackle homelesness. Some of these include basic amenities provision, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, and skills/ employment training. We have completed many cycles of these in the past but we are currently struggling for funding and the comprehensive program with our local Cape Town partner has slowed down.

Therefore our current focus is on helping to fund the Ladles of Love soup kitchen which has a huge presence here in providing free meals to homeless people. Although it may seem to be "treating the symptoms" rather than tackling root causes of homelesness, this aspect is a starting point, furthermore free food means money can be saved to purchase other items like clothes to keep warm at night, improving homeless people's quality of life on a micro scale.

Thank you for staying up to date and we hope that in future, with enough donations, we can revamp this project and do amaizing things.

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Jul 10, 2026
Giving people hope for a home

By shayle havemann | Project leader

Mar 12, 2026
Step by Step we break the cycle

By Tyrone Bennett | CEO of Action Change

Hello Lovely Donors and Supporters,

Let’s get straight to the heart of it we aren't just looking to give someone a bed for the night; we are in the business of changing lives for good! Since our update in November, the energy around our homeless rehab and support project in South Africa has been nothing short of inspiring.

What’s been happening on the ground Over the last three months, your donations have been working overtime. We’ve been focusing heavily on our holistic "rehab to reintegration" pipeline. It’s one thing to offer a meal, but it’s another thing entirely to provide the counseling, medical support, and skills training that actually breaks the cycle of homelessness.

We’ve seen some incredible breakthroughs recently with our guys getting stuck into vocational training. Whether it’s learning a trade or getting tech-savvy, seeing that spark of dignity return is exactly why we do this. We don’t want to just manage homelessness; we want to help people find their way back to a home, a job, and a future they’re proud of.

Where we are heading next Our big goal for the coming months is to expand our outreach and follow-up support. We’ve realized that the "aftercare" is just as important as the initial rehab. We’re putting more resources into mentoring our graduates as they transition back into society, making sure they have the community and the tools to stay on their feet for the long haul.

The "Little by Little" Boost! We have a massive opportunity to keep this momentum going, and I need you in our corner! Please save the date for March 17th – March 20th.

GlobalGiving is running their Little by Little campaign, which is a total game-changer for us. During these four days, every donation you make up to $50 will be 50% matched, while matching funds remain.

Your $50 becomes $75.
That extra $25 covers the "hidden" costs like transport to job interviews, ID application fees, or essential medical supplies.

The funds for this match run out incredibly fast, so jumping in early that week makes a world of difference. Your support isn’t just a donation; it’s a vote of confidence in someone’s second chance.

Let's keep pushing forward and showing the world what happens when we don't give up on people!

Stay awesome,

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