About Us

Who We Are

Umbrella of Care is a South African NPO (registration 2026/437570/08) working to prevent gender-based violence and support children with disabilities across Gauteng, the Free State, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Our Values

Grounded in Ubuntu, driven by empathy, and committed to empowering communities and instilling courage and fearlessness in everyone we serve.

Who We Serve

Children with autism, from early childhood through school age
Deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families
Children who have experienced gender-based violence, abuse, or neglect, including children displaying harmful sexual behaviour
Parents and caregivers of children with disabilities or trauma histories
Teenagers, through school-based peer education on GBV prevention
Communities across Gauteng, the Free State, the Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal, with a specific focus on rural Eastern Cape villages for our incest-awareness work

Why This Approach Works

Early intervention — we catch children before damage compounds.
Holistic support — physical development, family stability, education access, and talent cultivation work together, not in isolation.
Community transformation — peer education, public showcases, and dialogue sessions change how communities view and treat vulnerable children.
Proven partnerships — 40 years of expertise from Flip-flops Gymnastics; coordination with government departments for sustainability beyond donor funding.