Our Vision & Mission
Our vision: Creating hope and development opportunities to build self-sustaining communities.
Ndlovu Care Group works with communities to deliver integrated, innovative and evidence-based programmes that strengthen childcare and youth development, skills development, infrastructure development & WASH, and research for sustainable community development.
How the journey started
Six days after the first free elections in 1994, Liesje and Hugo Tempelman took the big step to start the construction of the Ndlovu Medical Centre in the middle of Elandsdoorn, a township in Moutse.
Moutse is a region in the Sekhukhune District of the Limpopo Province, comprising approximately 27 villages with a total population of between 120 000 – 130 000. Residing under the Bantwane Tribal Authority, most inhabitants are Northern-Sotho speaking. Medical infrastructure was minimal: two poorly equipped public health care clinics managed by brave professional nurses, and not a single medical doctor working in the area.
It was the start of a long and exciting journey that would lead to the development and implementation of an integrated, holistic model of community development.
Program Pillars
Child & Youth Development
Childcare programmes focus on supporting young people in their physical, mental, social and cultural development
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene
Sustainable access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene belongs to physiological needs and is one of the essential issues
Infrastructure Support
Ensure not only the homes of child-headed households are safe and secure also including construction/maintenance of all organisational infrastructure
Skills
Development
Practical, hands-on training that equips individuals with the skills needed to access employment, build sustainable livelihoods, and contribute to their communities.
Ndlovu Youth Choir
Since its inception in 2009, the choir has profoundly affected the lives of the choristers and demonstrates the potential of any human being to achieve excellence no matter their background, education or place of birth. From its humble beginnings as an after-school activity the choir has evolved into a truly outstanding professional ensemble.
Our Partners
Ndlovu Care Group is in partnership with the following organisations
A Message of Appreciation from Our CEO
On behalf of Ndlovu Care Group, I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to our valued donors and partners for their unwavering generosity, trust, and continued commitment to our mission. We extend our sincere appreciation to our international partners and our local partners. Your continued support has been instrumental in sustaining and strengthening our programmes, enabling us to provide essential services, create opportunities, and bring meaningful change to vulnerable children, youth, and families in the rural communities we serve.
Your contributions go far beyond financial assistance; they represent an investment in human potential, dignity, and brighter futures. Through your partnership, we continue to empower communities through education, skills development, social inclusion, and sustainable livelihoods. As we look ahead, we remain committed to ensuring that every contribution translates into measurable and lasting impact.
Thank you for believing in our vision and for walking this journey with us. Together, we are transforming lives and building stronger, more resilient communities.
Lourens Duvenhage
Chief Executive Officer
Ndlovu Care Group