Work for Love

Love is a gift that can truly bring us alive and
bring life to our community.

Work for Love (WfL) is a community-based organization that is active in connecting and uplifting local communities through initiatives focused on education and health care. Work for Love operates in the informal settlement of Masiphumelele (isiXhosa for ‘we will succeed’) on the outskirts of Cape Town, 40-50km from the city centre. An estimated 14,000 people live in this area in simple core houses or informal dwellings made of corrugated iron, wood, plastics and cardboard, many overcrowded and without water and sanitation. Unemployment, Aids, malnutrition, alcohol abuse and domestic violence are widespread.

Despite these debilitating influences, the people of Masiphumelele possess a vibrant spirit. Since this township is relatively small, it is a popular destination for visitors and volunteers are well received. Closer integration into the relatively affluent local communities will enhance the lives of all in the area.

Since 2005, Work for Love’s volunteers have been offering their time and skills in establishing a number of different initiatives.
The philosophy behind Work for Love is one of finding and building on knowledge and experience present in the local communities, recognizing and developing people’s resources and facilitating their support of each other.

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