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Child Welfare - East London
Child Welfare South Africa East London (CWSA:
EL) is a registered non-profit organisation
which was started in 1916 by churches
and women’s societies as a Women’s and
Girls’ Shelter. It has developed into a child
protection organisation. The organisation’s
main function over the past 97 years has been
child protection, through social services, to the
children and families within the communities
of East London. In addition, our services now
include social development.
CWSA: EL strives to provide a holistic and
integrated service for the communities of
East London targeting children and families of
diverse cultures.
Vision: enriched communities for the
wellbeing of children
Mission: engaging in social development to
protect the best interest’ of children:
• Social mobilisation
• Community development
• Advocacy
• Prevention programmes
CONTACT DETAILS:
Soraya Leeuw 073 252 5898 • Capacity building
8 Belgravia Crescent
Southernwood Our dream is to have a child protection
East London response unit in every community, starting
5213
Eastern Cape with our member organisations, then every
Tel: 073 252 5898 ward of different local municipalities.
mw-elcw@mweb.co.za
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