Empowering Children, Strengthening Communities

Dedicated to child protection and welfare in Durban and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal districts.

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Our mission

Child Welfare Durban and District is a leading non-governmental organization in South Africa dedicated to the protection and welfare of children. Operating primarily in Durban and the surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal, this organization offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance the well-being of children, families, and communities. Among its key initiatives, Child Welfare Durban and District provides crucial child protection services aimed at safeguarding children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. These services include counseling, emergency care, and legal support for vulnerable children. Additionally, the organization plays a vital role in assisting with foster care placements and the adoption process, ensuring that children have access to safe and nurturing homes. Through these efforts, Child Welfare Durban and District strives to create a brighter future for all children in the region.

Our vision

Child Welfare Durban and District is a leading non-governmental organization in South Africa dedicated to enhancing child protection and welfare. Operating primarily in Durban and the surrounding areas of KwaZulu-Natal, the organization offers a variety of essential services designed to uplift the lives of children, families, and communities. One of its key initiatives focuses on child protection services, striving to safeguard children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through counseling, emergency care, and legal support. Additionally, the organization plays a vital role in facilitating foster care placements and the adoption process, ensuring that vulnerable children find safe and loving homes. By addressing these critical issues, Child Welfare Durban and District is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential.

Committed to Child Welfare and Protection

Child Welfare Durban and District is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families through comprehensive protection services, foster care, and adoption initiatives in KwaZulu-Natal.

A child is seated in front of a large poster advocating against gender-based violence, with a message promoting safety for women and children. The child holds a lit lantern and is wearing casual clothing. The setting appears to be in a public area with subdued lighting.
A child is seated in front of a large poster advocating against gender-based violence, with a message promoting safety for women and children. The child holds a lit lantern and is wearing casual clothing. The setting appears to be in a public area with subdued lighting.

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Our Services

Dedicated to improving child welfare and protection in Durban and surrounding KwaZulu-Natal communities.

Child Protection

We provide counseling, emergency care, and legal support to protect children from abuse and neglect.

A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.
A group of women wearing casual clothing are engaging with children in a colorful room. The walls are painted with bright circles and letters. Some of the women are seated, serving food or interacting with the children, while one stands using a phone. The children are sitting or kneeling on the floor, holding bowls and cups.
Foster Care

Assisting families with the foster care placement and adoption process for vulnerable children in need.

A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.
A child is holding a cardboard sign with the message 'Fund Childcare Not Wars' written on it, featuring colorful scribbles and drawings. The background shows a city street with blurred people and lights, suggesting a protest or demonstration setting.

Our Projects

Explore our initiatives focused on child protection and welfare.

A large billboard features an image of a man and a child smiling, with a message promoting a safe childhood. The background is a clear sky with scattered clouds.
A large billboard features an image of a man and a child smiling, with a message promoting a safe childhood. The background is a clear sky with scattered clouds.
Child Protection

We provide essential services to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, ensuring their safety and well-being through counseling, emergency care, and legal support tailored to their needs.

A young child with short dark hair and a slight smile is inside a makeshift shelter. The shelter is constructed from colorful woven materials and bamboo sticks. The child is wrapped in a bright blue cloth and surrounded by bags with text in a foreign script.
A young child with short dark hair and a slight smile is inside a makeshift shelter. The shelter is constructed from colorful woven materials and bamboo sticks. The child is wrapped in a bright blue cloth and surrounded by bags with text in a foreign script.
Foster Care

Our organization facilitates the foster care placement and adoption process, helping children find loving homes and supportive families in the Durban and surrounding districts of KwaZulu-Natal.

Customer Reviews

Hear from those impacted by our child welfare services.

Child Welfare Durban changed our lives with their support and guidance.

Sarah Johnson
A street protest with people holding signs and banners advocating against violence towards children. The crowd is visibly engaged, with various individuals holding placards with strong messages. The setting appears to be an urban area at night, with dim lighting and a sense of urgency and determination among the participants.
A street protest with people holding signs and banners advocating against violence towards children. The crowd is visibly engaged, with various individuals holding placards with strong messages. The setting appears to be an urban area at night, with dim lighting and a sense of urgency and determination among the participants.

Durban South

The foster care process was smooth, thanks to the dedicated team at Child Welfare Durban.

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A circular pin badge with a gold cross dividing the letters 'C', 'L', 'W', 'S' in each quadrant. Surrounding the cross, the words 'Justice For Women' are printed in bold black text. The badge background is predominantly white, with a subtle decorative element at the bottom.
Mark Smith

Durban North

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