Supporting rural
communities on the Wild Coast, South Africa
with specific focus on rural healthcare, the first thousand days & early childhood education.
NPO Reference: 272-472 NPO | PBO Reference: 930050933 | RSI 8271.20.187
In the heart of the rural Eastern Cape, more than 30km from the closest town, in a district where only 10% of adults have a matric certificate, more than 40% of working-age people are unemployed & 50% of household water is collected from rivers & streams (StatsSA) - here the Layita Foundation has worked alongside a rural hospital to ease access to health services & education the past 10 years.
WE WANT TO
see rural
communities thrive
relationally, financially & in health as individuals, families & communities - through all stages of life.
WE WORK TO
bring hope & positive change
by serving rural communities of the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape, South Africa, in the most loving, appropriate & impactful ways possible. We always aim to partner with individuals & communities to overcome inequalities affecting lives in the areas of rural healthcare, early education & livelihood opportunities.
We do this through three key focus areas
Consultation & Resource Support
Layita's mission is to support culturally competent, quality healthcare that satisfies community members & healthcare workers through the provision of human & material resources.
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