Help us to give hope for a better future to more and more adults and children.

One in five in the Eastern Cape is estimated to be HIV positive
More than 450 babies are born to HIV positive mothers in the Eastern Cape each year, with a risk of approximately 130 babies being born with the virus. (Eastern Cape Aids Trust)
Grahamstown has a population of c.120,000 of whom up to 80% are unemployed.
Over 5,000 children in the Grahamstown community have been orphaned by HIV

The Raphael Centre costs approximately £75,000 annually.

Please get involved. With your help we can increase the level of financial support we offer to the Raphael Centre. From making a personal donation to taking part in an event or remembering us in your Will - all this can and will make a real difference.

We need your help. Here are some suggestions:

Join our mailing list We would love to hear from you! Please Contact Us to join the Emthonjeni Trust mailing list. By joining you will receive our twice yearly newsletter and reminders about forthcoming events. Your details will ONLY be used by Emthonjeni Trust and will not be passed on to any third parties.
Come to one of our events - We run several fundraisers every year; hopefully one or more will be of interest! Emthonjeni-Trust Events
Have a go at fundraising We are delighted when others decide to help us, so send in your own ideas. Maybe a dress-down day at the office, coffee morning, school play, bring and buy, talent show, sponsored sporting event or a walk across the Cotswolds. Contact Us
Start a support hub in your local community to help AIDS orphans and others affected by HIV and AIDS. Contact Us
Buy Emthonjeni cards they are ideal for notes, thank yous and special occasions.
Use Everyclick as your search engine - Over £1500 has been raised to date by supporters using Everyclick

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