Humana People to People in South Africa is a locally registered non-profit organisation, established in May 1995. The organisation is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) under registration number 005-055 NPO and as a Non-Profit Company (NPC) under registration number 1995/004741/08.
Humana People to People in South Africa drives sustainable development through targeted community-based initiatives. Through our Clothes and Shoes Programme, we collect, sort, and resell second-hand clothing and footwear, reducing waste, creating job opportunities and community enterprises while generating funds to support our development programmes.
Climate action is a key focus area. We establish community-based Climate Change Centres, to promote ecosystem restoration, and educate communities on climate change mitigation and adaptation practices.
In the education sector, our Preschool of the Future (POF) programme enhances early childhood development in rural communities, while through our partner KwaZulu Natal Experimental College (KNEC) the programme equips educators with practical skills and humanitarian values to improve teaching and learning outcomes.
In health, our Total Control of the Epidemic (TCE), HOPE, and Malaria programmes provide targeted and door-to-door health education and counselling, support for key and vulnerable populations, human rights defence and GBV intervention and referral for justice and interventions to prevent and control communicable diseases.
Finally, our community and skills development programmes through the Child Aid project empower youth, women, and families through vocational training, entrepreneurship support, household food production initiatives, we care for orphans and vulnerable children, and the promotion of safe and protective environments for children and the beneficiaries like guardians and family members.
Humana People to People South Africa started in 1995 from humble beginnings in Soweto, when a small group of pioneers made a commitment to contribute to the development of the country.
It has grown steadily over the years, especially with the TCE program, Total Control of the Epidemic, as its most significant. The TCE program reached its height in the years 2008 to 2012, but is still active in some provinces. The program has reached more than 5 million South Africans and in close cooperation with the South African government and national and international donors contributed to South Africa being close to bringing the AIDS epidemic under control.
Child Aid, HOPE and Pre-schools of the Future (POF) are other projects, which HPP-SA has continued and started, where the most impoverished South African communities are supported to work together to create better living conditions for themselves.
Humana People to People in South Africa works with a diverse range of partners with whom we share the same social and human development objectives.
Partnerships are mutual: a partner may provide the funding needed for a project, while Humana People to People South Africa provides solutions, because it is rooted in a given community, has tried and trusted project concepts ready, and possesses the needed capacity. Partners include international, national and local governments, foundations, the private sector, multilateral agencies and international organisations.
Partnerships are key to our ability to create and maintain meaningful social and human development projects in accordance with the world’s development agenda.
Humana People to People in South Africa maintains strong and active collaboration with its partners, through on-time delivery of both programmatic and financial reporting, through field visits or ongoing communication to exchange emerging challenges and lessons learned. We also offer good exposure to our partners through our website, social media and publications.
The Federation Humana People to People is a network of non-profit associations engaged in international solidarity, cooperation and development, with over 40 years of experience in creating development together with people and a commitment to tackle some of the world’s major humanitarian, social and environmental challenges.
Today, the Federation Humana People to People has 30 independent associations as members in Europe, North and South America, Africa and Asia.
The members receive services from the Federation to reach their objectives as development organisations. The members benefit from sharing best practices from the regions, where similar conditions and challenges. Experiences can be adapted and replicated and contribute to people-centered solutions to epidemic control of HIV and TB and adaptation to climate change for instance.
The Sustainable Development Goals continue to serve as an overall point of reference for the activities undertaken by the Federation Humana People to People and its members.
Humana People to People in South Africa (HPP-SA) is a Non-Profit-Organization, also registered as a non-profit Company.
HPPSA was awarded the NGB NGO Governance Benchmark Certificate on 15 August 2024. The accreditation is a reflection of our robust governance systems, our commitment to accountability towards our stakeholders, and compliance with international best practices.
The NGB NGO Governance Benchmark Certificate recognises an organisation based on their assessments in 99 objectively verifiable indicators. NGB is an internationally recognised company which has developed the NGO Benchmarking certification audit in 2001 to provide a universal ‘trust standard’ for NGOs globally. Humana People to People in South Africa is committed to absolute credible practices in its processes and functioning. We have received Accreditation for ensuring the legitimacy and principles of good governance that are in place here. It’s of utmost importance that our project mechanisms are accountable and transparent to re-assure the trust of our stakeholders and partners. Our committed efforts resulted in receiving the recognition and accreditation of the stalwart work.
For over 30 years, Humana People to People in South Africa (HPPSA) has been a driving force for positive change. Established in 1995. We have worked tirelessly to tackle the most pressing challenges faced by underprivileged communities and we are a proud member of the international Humana People to People Movement. Our journey began in Soweto, and today, our work aligns directly with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and South Africa's National Development Plan (NDP). Our mission is clear: our mission is to empower communities and their people.
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