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Who are we
The ALM Foundation is a non-profit organization, with section 18A PBO status, that was founded in 2020. Our focus is mainly being a key partner in the upliftment of marginalised and vulnerable communities. We are passionate about forming key partnerships to drive our key main pillars, namely: community development, education, entrepreneurship for social impact, and healthcare - with active citizenry as a core value.
The ALM Foundation is a non-profit organization, with section 18A PBO status, that was founded in 2020. Our focus is mainly being a key partner in the upliftment of marginalised and vulnerable communities. We are passionate about forming key partnerships to drive our key main pillars, namely: community development, education, entrepreneurship for social impact, and healthcare - with active citizenry as a core value.
Our projects
Eluxolweni Street Child Programme A centre for homeless boys aged between 8 and 23 years based in Mthatha, who were placed through a court order and referrals from the community. Siyakhana Youth Outreach & Education Programme A centre for abandoned children aged between 6 and 18 years based in Mthatha, who are victims of gender-based violence, sexual abuse and substance abuse.
Eluxolweni Street Child Programme A centre for homeless boys aged between 8 and 23 years based in Mthatha, who were placed through a court order and referrals from the community. Siyakhana Youth Outreach & Education Programme A centre for abandoned children aged between 6 and 18 years based in Mthatha, who are victims of gender-based violence, sexual abuse and substance abuse.
Vision
Being a trusted and strategic partner in driving impactful projects that will empower and sustain our communities.
Being a trusted and strategic partner in driving impactful projects that will empower and sustain our communities.
Mission
Our mission is to promote life-changing programmes through advocacy and active citizenry drawing from the legacy of our patron, Aunt Laura Mpahlwa, focusing on service and social responsibility.
Our mission is to promote life-changing programmes through advocacy and active citizenry drawing from the legacy of our patron, Aunt Laura Mpahlwa, focusing on service and social responsibility.
Values
Building trust with communities and strategic partners alike in the area of philanthropy based on the principles of compassion, equality, inclusiveness and ubuntu.
Building trust with communities and strategic partners alike in the area of philanthropy based on the principles of compassion, equality, inclusiveness and ubuntu.
Make a difference
Support our projects by donating via eft or stop order from as little as R100 per month
Support our projects by donating via eft or stop order from as little as R100 per month
Acc name: Aunt Laura Mpahlwa Foundation
Bank: First National Bank
Acc no. 628 91672 422
Branch: 200 607
Bank: First National Bank
Acc no. 628 91672 422
Branch: 200 607
“We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn.”
Our Pillars
community
Aunt Laura dedicated most of her life to the most vulnerable being the needy, the disabled, former prisoners, returning exiles, pensioners, street kids and many others. These include Eluxolweni Umtata Street Child & Youth Care Programme, and Siyakhana Youth Outreach and Education Programme.
Business
She championed the establishment of various institutions within the business community in the former Transkei having mentored a number of successful black entrepreneurs. These include NAFCOC, Eastern Cape Chamber of Business.
healthcare
She was recruited by the University of Transkei’s Faculty of Health Sciences in which she would spearhead building a relationship between the university and local communities. These include UCHPP and Embekweni Clinic. .
citizentry
Aunt Laura was elected Ward Councillor of King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality for Mthatha in which she oversaw the construction and completion of 986 RDP houses at Maydene Farm.
Education
She assisted in sourcing land and funding for the establishment of various schools at which she would also play a key role as member of the school governing body. These include Umtata International School..