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Beneficiaries

Our Vision & Purpose

At Nicarela Charity, our vision is to break cycles of poverty, hopelessness and despair. Our purpose is to support local charitable causes through education, skills or resources that will sustainably change the trajectory of beneficiaries’ and their families’ lives. By addressing core needs in a tangible way, we aim to improve lives not just today but for generations to come, providing a pathway to hope, resilience and opportunity.

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The Living Link

Empowering the Youth 

The Living Link offers life skills and work readiness training for young adults with intellectual disabilities, helping them gain independence and employment.

 

The training for selected students is being funded directly by Nicarela proceeds, empowering them to develop skills, achieve economic independence, and lead fulfilling lives.​

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M.E.S

Uplifting Inner-City Youth

For over 38 years, MES has been uplifting South Africa’s inner-city communities through social development programs that empower marginalized youth.

 

Nicarela Charity funds the After-School Programme (ASP) for students facing financial barriers, providing academic support, mentorship, meals, and personal development to help them break free from poverty.

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Bethany House Trust

A lifeline for vulnerable children

Bethany House Trust provides shelter, healthcare, and education for vulnerable children, offering a safe home and support for those facing hardship.

Due to changes in legislature Child and Youth Care Workers are being upskilled through the assistance of Nicarela, ensuring they meet necessary qualifications to continue their vital work in caring for these children.

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Hotel Hope Ministries

Short Term Interventions

For over 20 years, Hotel Hope Ministries has been a place of safety, love, and restoration for vulnerable and abandoned children, providing them with a nurturing home and the opportunity to thrive.

Through the support of Nicarela Charity, essential care is made possible through holistic development.

Together, we help give each child not just a home, but a future filled with hope, stability, and possibility.

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Bethany Home

Bethany Home in Johannesburg provides a safe haven for abused women and their children, offering not only shelter but a path toward healing and independence.

Through a holistic approach, including counselling, education and skills development, Bethany empowers women to rebuild their lives and create a more secure future for themselves and their children.

With the support of Nicarela Charity, this vital work continues, helping turn moments of crisis into opportunities for restoration, dignity and lasting change.

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Guild Cottage

A Safe Haven for Healing

Guild Cottage has been a safe haven for young girls in Gauteng who have experienced trauma and abuse, offering specialized therapeutic care to help them heal and build resilience.

 

Nicarela partners with Guild Cottage to help with the funding for education at Sparrow Combined Technical School, empowering them with the skills they need for a successful, self-sufficient future.

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REEA Foundation

Creating a full & good life

The REEA Epilepsy Foundation provides 24-hour care for adults with epilepsy and runs a variety of outreach programs.

 

Nicarela Charity funds operational costs to ensure smooth running of the foundation, helping improve the quality of life for those affected by epilepsy and fostering inclusivity.​

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The Tower of Life

The Tower of Life in Krugersdorp is an emergency overnight shelter providing refuge for vulnerable, destitute and homeless men.

More than just a place to sleep, it offers structure, support and second chances to those working to rebuild their lives, often in the face of addiction and hardship.

Through the support of Nicarela Charity, essential care is made possible, creating not just safety for the night, but the opportunity to try again. Because every story is a life and every life is still worth fighting for.

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Our Beneficiaries

Apply Today

No matter how small you may think it is, if you are in need, Nicarela will try our best to help. Reach out on:

charities@nicarela.org

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