- WELCOME TO JICAMA 89
Transforming Lives for Children with Disabilities
Join us in creating brighter futures by providing hope, delivering help, and fostering lasting change for communities in need around the world.
- WELCOME TO JICAMA 89
Transforming Lives for Children with Disabilities
Join us in creating brighter futures by providing hope, delivering help, and fostering lasting change for communities in need around the world.
- WHO WE ARE
United in compassion, changing lives
Jicama 89 is a passionate, purpose-driven Non-Profit Organization (NPO) dedicated to transforming the lives of children with visual impairments, physical disabilities, and severe intellectual disabilities. Since 2007, we have worked relentlessly to support underprivileged children in need of specialized education and care, ensuring they receive the same opportunities as able-bodied children.
At Jicama 89, we don’t just donate – we create lasting impact. We strive to provide sustainable solutions that empower children, build independence, and unlock their potential for the future. We believe that disability is not inability – and with the right resources, every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
- OUR PROJECTS
Hope Through Action
- OUR PROJECTS
Hope Through Action
- OUR BENEFICIARIES
Schools We Support
We proudly support and uplift three remarkable schools that provide education, accommodation, meals, and essential care to children across South Africa.
Each of these institutions serves as a lifeline for children who would otherwise struggle to access quality education and basic necessities. These children come from diverse backgrounds across South Africa, many of whom have been abandoned or face extreme financial hardship.
Sibonile School for Visually Impaired & Disabled Children (Klipriver) – 253 students
Harvey Cohen Centre for Mentally & Physically Impaired Children (Eldorado Park) – 115 students
Isizwe Setjhaba SID School for Severe Intellectual Disabilities (Midvaal) – 183 students
- OUR BENEFICIARIES
Schools We Support
We proudly support and uplift three remarkable schools that provide education, accommodation, meals, and essential care to children across South Africa.
Each of these institutions serves as a lifeline for children who would otherwise struggle to access quality education and basic necessities. These children come from diverse backgrounds across South Africa, many of whom have been abandoned or face extreme financial hardship.
Sibonile School for Visually Impaired & Disabled Children (Klipriver) – 253 students
Harvey Cohen Centre for Mentally & Physically Impaired Children (Eldorado Park) – 115 students
Isizwe Setjhaba SID School for Severe Intellectual Disabilities (Midvaal) – 183 students
- BARRIERS BECOME OPPORTUNITIES
The Challenges We
Are Solving
While these schools provide incredible care and education, they face significant financial and infrastructural challenges that limit their ability to provide the best opportunities for their students. Some of the urgent needs include:
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Technology Upgrades for Visually Impaired Learners
Replacing outdated Braille typewriters with computerized Braille Note-Taking Systems to improve learning and teacher-student interaction. -
Skill Development for Disabled Learners
Establishing vocational training centers to equip students with skills in small business development, self-employment, and adult education. -
Basic Necessities
Continuous need for clothing, blankets, food supplies, specialized books, and stationery. -
School & Boarding Infrastructure
Improving learner accommodation facilities, upgrading classrooms, and providing assistive devices for children with severe disabilities. -
Therapy & Rehabilitation Support
Expanding access to physiotherapy, speech therapy, and psychological support for children with severe disabilities and special needs.
- BARRIERS BECOME OPPORTUNITIES
The Challenges We Are Solving
While these schools provide incredible care and education, they face significant financial and infrastructural challenges that limit their ability to provide the best opportunities for their students. Some of the urgent needs include:
-
Technology Upgrades for Visually Impaired Learners
Replacing outdated Braille typewriters with computerized Braille Note-Taking Systems to improve learning and teacher-student interaction. -
Skill Development for Disabled Learners
Establishing vocational training centers to equip students with skills in small business development, self-employment, and adult education. -
Basic Necessities
Continuous need for clothing, blankets, food supplies, specialized books, and stationery. -
School & Boarding Infrastructure
Improving learner accommodation facilities, upgrading classrooms, and providing assistive devices for children with severe disabilities. -
Therapy & Rehabilitation Support
Expanding access to physiotherapy, speech therapy, and psychological support for children with severe disabilities and special needs.