Discussion with Mustadafin Foundation

  Morning Cruise 2/22/24

Discussion with Mustadafin Foundation

On February 26 2024, we had the opportunity to speak with Mustadafin Foundation is a Non Profit Organisation that works across the Western Cape to uplift destitute communities. Through education, feeding schemes, health care programs, youth interventions and skills development, we empower impoverished people to reach self sufficiency, self reliance and independence. We encourage every person to participate in the development of our broader community, standing for dignity for all people.

They explain us the history of their association. Mustadafin Foundation was established in 1986 in response to political unrest and violence in Crossroads, Cape Town which had a devastating effect on the local community, particularly women and children. A group of concerned friends started to provide services such as accommodation, food and clothing, medical care and trauma counseling.

Its growth has been outstanding because of the dedication and support from the Muslim community.

From inception, the Mustadafin Foundation has been successfully involved in supporting development in townships and has extended its services beyond the borders of the Cape whenever Disaster has struck.

They have established :

• A partnership with Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb for accessible alternative community health care
• 22 preschools
• Dawah/Madrassa centers
• Three Jamaat Khaana’s /Islamic Community CentersFeeding Schemes that provide for 15 000 men, women and children daily,
• Annual Food Parcels distributions on Eid & Christmas for 3000 families
• Programmes addressing HIV/AIDS/Cancer and TB education & care
• Disaster Relief Programs
• Adult Literacy Programs
• A bursary programme for tertiary students in need

Finally they explain to us  that Mustadafin have done this :

• Is recognised as one of the top five welfare and relief organisations in South Africa.
• Feeds 15 000 people daily.
• Has successfully sent 150 street children back to school.
• Was awarded Community Builder of the Year in 2005.
• Provided relief to 28 500 people during the 2008 Xenophobia attacks in the Western Cape.
• Was awarded Lead SA hero of the month in July 2013

For more information you can contact them at +27 (0) 21 633 0010 / 633 0060 or you can follow them on facebook : Mustadafin Foundation or Instagram : Mustadafin_Foundation.