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Summerhill House is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO) committed to providing safe, loving homes and holistic care for children orphaned or made vulnerable as a result of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Located in KwaZulu-Natal, the centre offers not only shelter but also stability, support, and opportunity for children who have experienced profound loss and hardship.
The centre comprises:
Four family-style homes, each accommodating six children and a dedicated house mother, creating a nurturing environment that mirrors the warmth and structure of a real family.
A well-equipped community centre
A vibrant library to encourage literacy and learning
Sports fields to support physical development and recreational activity
Beyond residential care, Summerhill House runs impactful community outreach programs, including:
A feeding scheme that provides daily hot meals to over 200 disadvantaged children during school holidays
Homework support and tutoring, led by dedicated volunteers, to ensure academic progress
Sports activities and educational day outings, giving children healthy outlets for creativity, play, and personal growth
Since 2011, the Rotary Club of Zimbali has been a committed partner in supporting Summerhill House’s mission. Our ongoing involvement has included:
The establishment of food gardens to support nutrition and sustainability
Regular contributions to the feeding scheme
The provision of furniture, household appliances, and educational equipment
Assistance with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and infrastructure
This partnership reflects Rotary’s broader commitment to child welfare, education, and sustainable development. Through our support, we aim to help Summerhill House continue to be a beacon of hope for vulnerable children, nurturing their potential and restoring their futures.
The Rotary Club of Zimbali is proud to stand with Summerhill House—helping to build not just houses, but futures.
Help us support orphaned and vulnerable children through education, meals, and a safe place to call home.
Your donation helps provide:
✔️ Daily hot meals
✔️ Homework support
✔️ Safe, nurturing home
R250 feeds a child for a week.
R500 helps fund learning and care.
Click below to donate and change a life today.
The club began supporting the Tongaat child and family welfare society on on ongoing basis after the establishment of the "Pure heart safe home". This is a temporary housing facility for abused children. This continues to ensure children and mothers are provided for.
Fairbreeze is a local suburb with predominantly disadvantaged families, many of whom are unemployed and rely on government grants. The club engaged with the community leaders and with their help, embarked on some essential uplifment programs.
Annually the club sponsors selected scholars from the local schools to participate in Youth leadership courses and seminars. Creating opportunities its at the core of Rotary Club of Zimbali to ensure the youth in the community are properly engaged.
As a result of the strict lockdown regulations, several familiest were affected due to the loss of Income. The club supported several local orgarnisations that ran feeding schemes by putting together and donating over 2500 ready to cook nutrition meal packs, each capable of feeding a family of four people.
By supporting the Rotary Club of Zimbali, you become part of a greater mission—one that reaches far beyond the borders of our immediate community.
Your contribution directly fuels a range of impactful humanitarian initiatives, from feeding schemes, youth education, and healthcare access in local underserved areas, to global projects that address some of the world’s most urgent challenges—such as disease prevention, clean water access, maternal and child health, literacy, and disaster response.
