CHOSA
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Children Of South Africa (CHOSA) is a non-profit charity that locates and supports community based organizations (CBOs) in South Africa which aid children.
As of 2006 the charity has identified three organizations, Baphumelele Children’s Home in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Emasithandane Children's Project in Nyanga, Cape Town
, and Ubuhle Babantwana in Mfuleni, Cape Town
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CHOSA has also started a house-building program for vulnerable families called the Philani Family Fund, helped start the Desiree Ellis Soccer League and runs a volunteer and mentoring program for the children of Emasithandane and Baphumelele Children's Homes.
CHOSA is a member of the Coalition for a Sustainable Africa, a consortium of organizations advancing locally-led holistic solutions in Africa. Its partners include Soccer without Borders, the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC), and People's Environmental Planning (PEP).
As of 2006 the charity has identified three organizations, Baphumelele Children’s Home in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, Emasithandane Children's Project in Nyanga, Cape Town
Nyanga, Cape Town
Nyanga is a township in Cape Town, South Africa. Its name in Xhosa means ‘moon’ and it is one of the oldest black townships in Cape Town. It was established as a result of the migrant labor system. In the early fifties black migrants were forced to settle in Nyanga as Langa became too small. ...
, and Ubuhle Babantwana in Mfuleni, Cape Town
Mfuleni, Cape Town
Mfuleni is a relatively new township about 40 kilometres from Cape Town, South Africa. It is a predominantly Black township, although there are also some Coloured members of the community....
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CHOSA has also started a house-building program for vulnerable families called the Philani Family Fund, helped start the Desiree Ellis Soccer League and runs a volunteer and mentoring program for the children of Emasithandane and Baphumelele Children's Homes.
CHOSA is a member of the Coalition for a Sustainable Africa, a consortium of organizations advancing locally-led holistic solutions in Africa. Its partners include Soccer without Borders, the Desmond Tutu TB Centre (DTTC), and People's Environmental Planning (PEP).
See also
- CHOSA is a Non-governmental organizationNon-governmental organizationA non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
and a Private voluntary organization.