Transforming Lives, One Child at a Time

Together We Can Create Lasting Change

Who We Are

Jicama 89 is a registered South African non-profit organisation that has been transforming the lives of children with visual impairments, physical disabilities, and severe intellectual disabilities since 2007.

“We support 501 learners across three specialist schools in Johannesburg — Sibonile School for the Blind, Harvey Cohen Centre, and Isizwe Setjhaba SID School — providing educational support, assistive technology, food security, therapy assistance, and accommodation support.

As a Section 18A approved organisation, donations to Jicama 89 qualify for tax benefits and BBBEE Socio-Economic Development recognition — making your contribution count twice.

home image 04
home image 03

What We Do

01.

— We Find & Fund

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud.

02.

— We Build Networks

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud.

03.

— We Strengthen

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud.

04.

— We Educate

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud.

05.

— We Provide Care

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud.

06.

— We Consult

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud.

Impact Stories

Jane’s Been A Migrant Worker Since She Was Just 12
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco nisi reprehenderit in voluptate.
A Brighter Future — For Cambodia’s Children
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco nisi reprehenderit in voluptate.

Partners