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.

What We Do

01.

— We Support Education

We fund educational resources, stationery, books, and classroom improvements across three specialist schools supporting 501 learners with visual, physical, and intellectual disabilities

02.

— We Provide Assistive Technology

We source and supply assistive devices such as BrailleNote Touch units, educational TVs, tablets, and smartboards to help learners engage fully with their education

03.

— We Ensure Food Security

We help ensure learners have access to nutritious meals by supplying kitchen equipment, food provisions, and catering support to school hostels and residential facilities.

04.

— We Support Therapy & Rehabilitation

We fund occupational therapy, physiotherapy, mobility aids, and rehabilitation equipment to support learners’ physical and developmental needs

05.

— We Improve Infrastructure

We assist with critical maintenance and upgrades — from roofing and solar panels to classroom flooring, windows, and accessible facilities

06.

— We Empower Communities

We invest in vocational training, life-skills development, and sustainable empowerment programmes that extend beyond the classroom and into learners’ futures