The Basil Somhlahlo Foundation
Advocating for change is showing people that there are options and what is the healthier way of doing things.
Basil Somhlahlo
Basil Somhlahlo was a social worker who advocated for change in people’s lives. A social worker who had a passion for bringing change into people’s lives. Read More About The Founder
About Us
Basil Somhlahlo Foundation is a non-profit and non-governmental foundation. It is the only foundation under the name aimed at being an NPO, standing, advocating for change.
Our Vision
A South Africa where we advocate for change
Our Mission
To measuredly improve the resilience of communities, children, teenagers, and parents through providing psychosocial support (counseling). Training and community angagements.
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We need help to make a change in South Africa. By standing together we can achieve so much more. We appreciate it if you are willing to volunteer or help with any donation.
What We Do
We aim to help the community grow by supporting them and up-skill the youth.
- Person-to-person counseling
- Crisis intervention, family counseling
- Trauma support services for families and children
- Outreach, lay counseling, and trauma informed care at hospitals, schools, and corporate companies
- Trauma informed care to community members
Skills training:
- Self-esteem courses
- Leadership courses
Developmental courses for children and teens
Community skills training:
- Personal growth courses
- Counseling skills
Projects
August 2023
Revd. Lulama Ntshingwa of the Council of Churches
July 2022
Uloyiso Community church talking about about the importance of mental health
June 2022
leadership programme for grade 7 projects…. Kuswag Primary school