WELCOME TO THE ISIQALO TRUST
First steps towards dignity, meaning and a beautiful life.
What is Isiqalo?
“Isiqalo” means “first steps” in XhosaI is a journey of rediscovering dignity, identity and worth, through relationships, opportunity and care.
Why Isiqalo exists
We believe the most important question in life is not only what is right or wrong – but rather:
What brings healing and beauty to life, and what takes it away?
Isiqalo was founded on the belief that when people experience beauty, care and belonging,
they begin to see their own value again.
ISIQALO ACTIVITIES
What we do
We create spaces where individuals and families can grow, develop and rediscover their potential. This includes:
Life-skills and education
Music
Sport
rugby and soccer
Spiritual and personal growth
Transport
“Our work is not driven by numbers, but by relationships and long-term impact.”
OUR JOURNEY
Impact
Our farmworkers and their families
The Ceres community surrounding our project
The Isiqalo Project started in 2012 and we’ve been growing for 14 years
Our mission
To nurture a culture where people are able to:• discover their identity • develop their potential • and experience a sense of worth that goes beyond circumstance
How You Can Help
Get Involved
Isiqalo is not a once-off project. It is a long-term journey of growth, relationship and meaning.
We invite you to learn more about the work, the people and the story and journey with us.
“Die Isiqalo projek het ons lewens verander. Ons is dankbaar.”
– Susanna Jonker
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