PHAKAMISA is pronounced pa-ga-mee-sa.
A Zulu word meaning 'to uplift.'

TOGETHER
WITH YOUR HELP

PHAKAMISA strives to offer a hand UP to people from impoverished communities, reaching out to those whose lives have been affected by the impact of HIV/AIDS with the beneficiaries of our work being THE MARGINALISED CHILDREN

WE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

NEWS

The Phakamisa range of beadwork, is all made by people who support orphaned and vulnerable children providing them with a small income.

Please visit our Beadwork page to view and order.                                 



Glenda Howieson at Selly Oak Meth Church during her 10 day visit to the UK this April.

To read about  Glenda’s time in the UK  please visit News Board



Wandering Teacher Thandi’s class at the start of their first ever outing to a park.  A huge first for these tinies.

Visit the News Board to read more about this trip.



Read about Long Eaton’s faith lunch, raising awareness of Phakamisa Caregivers. and Educare programmes.




A CAREGIVER WRITES

‘I would like to thank PHAKAMISA,they change our lives from nothing to something. I was no one but today I am someone. Phakamisa is a light that shines through dark and makes you see your way.

PHAKAMISA PARTNERS

‘PHAKAMISA PARTNERS’ make a huge difference as their regular giving allows us to plan and implement our work secure in the knowledge that we have a regular source of income. Please make a difference and become a Phakamisa Partner.
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A hand UP not a hand OUT.


Help us to uplift people from impoverishment.

OUR AIM

PHAKAMISA is a ministry of Pinetown Methodist Church (South Africa) and exists to serve and uplift impoverished communities through the provision of educational training, resourcing and support.

A POSITIVE START

PHAKAMISA’s Educare programme enables 10,000 pre-school children from impoverished communities to receive a quality pre-school education. Find out more

LIFE SUSTAINING

With PHAKAMISA’s help 1,700 people caring for orphaned and vulnerable children are better equipped to support their charges. We believe if the Caregiver is kept strong, the children WILL benefit. Read more