Apartheid officially ended in 1994, but South Africa has since struggled to change apartheid-era imbalances in areas such as housing, education, and healthcare. 7.2 million people in South Africa live with HIV/AIDS, the most of any nation on earth. 94.4% of South Africans is literate, and 86.6% are Christian.
The Sisters of Nazareth have committed themselves to the service of God in caring for those who are most in need. They do this specifically through Nazareth House, where they provide hospitality and care to all who come to Nazareth House, irrespective of age, color, race, or creed. The sisters care especially for marginalized and disadvantaged with a spirit of love, compassion, and justice.
THERE ARE FOUR IMPACTFUL PROGRAMS:
The Children's
Nazareth House provides safe, loving place for children of all ages and backgrounds to call home during times crisis.
Care of the Aged
Similar to children, the elderly are often also abused and abandoned or have no financial resources.
Hospice and Clinic
Nazareth House also play a vital role in the community for the care of people with HIV/AIDS.
Community Outreach
This program was begun in 2002 after more patients were being admitted to St. Basil's with preventable conditions.
PROJECT UPDATES
Plumbing at the Nazareth House!
2023
Thanks to your abundant generosity. the Nazareth House. which is a part of Nazareth Care Africa, is getting the plumbing assistance they need! Located in Johannesburg. South Africa, Nazareth Care Africa cares for victims of poverty, neglect, abandonment, and abuse. Every child at the home has conditions ranging from being disabled, being born with HIV, and being orphaned. With YOUR support, the Nazareth House will ensure proper plumbing in 1he house for their residents, which helps 10 fulfill a universal need. The children are grateful for this blessing. as it will make a difference in their everyday lives!
BEFORE
AFTER
Not Even a Global Pandemic Can Slow Down Progress at Nazareth House!
2020
Thanks to the generosity of an amazing donor, and the generosity of friends like
you.
Major repairs have been completed throughout Nazareth House including:
Convening all lighting to LED
Plumbing maintenance
Upgrade IT infrastructure, such as antennas and routers for improved Wifi
Revamp children's home
Security upgrades like installing security cameras and replacing security
fencing around the property
Replacing the walk-in freezer
New beds for the Frail Care (elderly) home
Painting the church exterior
New walkways and windows
Nazareth House was also able to stock up on COVID• 19 supplies for its residents, including masks, face shields, thermometers, coveralls, and COVID-19 tests.
Several New Projects in Were Completed
2019
Incredible Partnership With the Sisters and House of Nazareth
2018
Thanks to a generous donor, 2018 had us busy laying the groundwork for what wilt be an incredible partnership with the Sisters of Nazareth and Nazareth House Johannesburg. Some of that "groundwork" included :
Repairs to buildings including elevator repairs and structural and equipment repairs
Food and meal preparation for the elderly home, orphanage, and hospice
Safety measures including day and night guards
Empowering staff to provide adequate care for the elderly and children, meaning that each resident received not only necessary care like food, water, and medicine, but also non-quantifiable care like love, family-like support, freedom from isolation and loneliness, and human contact.
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