Khanya Family Centre

About Us

Khanya Family Centre is a non-profit organisation that provides accessible psychosocial services for children, youth and families from previously disadvantaged communities in Kathorus Ekurhuleni.

Khanya Family Centre exists to provide psychological counselling, care and support services to children, adults and families experiencing life challenges, including those affected and infected by HIV/AIDS.

Since 1994 we’ve also worked within townships in Johannesburg and Pretoria offering counselling and support to help those affected by problems associated with extreme poverty including HIV AIDS.

Our Mission

  • Khanya Family Centre exists to provide.
  • Psycho-social counselling.
  • Care and support services for communities including those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, to promote their wellbeing, growth and self reliance.
  • Facilitate Capacity Building through training and development.

Our Vision

We envision a community where every family has the resources and support they need to thrive. By creating a network of care and collaboration, we aim to break the cycle of poverty, improve mental health, and enhance the quality of life for all individuals.

Our Values

  • Compassion: We approach each individual with empathy and kindness, understanding their unique needs and circumstances.
  • Integrity: We maintain transparency, honesty, and ethical practices in all our operations and interactions.
  • Inclusivity: We welcome and respect diversity, ensuring that our services are accessible to everyone, regardless of background or situation.
  • Empowerment: We focus on building strengths and capacities, helping individuals and families achieve their full potential.
  • Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnerships and work together with community members, organizations, and stakeholders to achieve common goals.

Our services

COUNSELLING

  • Counselling for emotional, behavioural and psychological problems.
  • Psychotherapy.
  • Play therapy.
  • Trauma debriefing.
  • Persona dolls for early childhood development.
  • Cognitive, emotional and educational assessments tests.

SUPPORT

  • Support groups.
  • Food parcels.
  • Parenting skills.
  • School readiness.

(CAPACITY BUILDING) HWSETA ACCREDITED TRAINING.

  • Social Auxiliary Training.
  • Psycho-social support training for community care givers and supervisors.
  • Counselling.
  • Victim empowerment.
  • Child and youth care.
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STUDENT PLACEMENT

  • HPSCA accredited internship site for psychology students
  • Practical placement site for Social Worker and Social Auxiliary Work Students.

Our Management

Mamolefe

Matshidiso Maseko

Position: Director/ Educational Pyschologist

Years with us: 30

"Every person has a unique story worth hearing."
Nhlanhla

Nhlanhla Zondo

Position: Deputy Director/Social Worker

Years with us: 9

"Building strong families is my passion."
Celina

Selina Madela

Position: HR coordinator

Years with us: 18

"Creating impactful programs is what drives me."

Contact

Get in touch with us to find out more about our services

504 Ramokonopi East Street, Ramakonopi East, Katlehong, 1431