About Us
Our Foundations
Since 1904
Who Are We?
St. Anne’s Homes has been a safe haven, a refuge and a home for mothers and their children in crisis. Through our residential care, childcare, counseling and awareness campaigns +- 200 women and children receives care compassion, healing and empowerment annually.
We are dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable women and children by providing a safe haven, holistic support, and a path to independence. Guided by our faith-based approach, we believe in restoring dignity, hope, and empowerment to those in crisis.
One in three women in South Africa have experienced intimate partner violence (B. Masango, 2024). Between July and September 2024, 14 366 women experienced grievous bodily harm (GBH), of which 4989 were due to domestic violence (B. Masango, 2024).
Our Vision
To see women with children living free from abuse, poverty and discrimination by offering the world a model of care and social empowerment.
Our Mission
As an expression of God’s love, we provide shelter, safety, and empowerment for women and children within a Christian framework of support and respect.
Our Values
St Anne’s Homes’ motto: Providing safety and empowering women and children. Their values: safety, support, compassion, and growth.
St Anne’s Story
Our Beginnings
1904
A Sanctuary of Hope is Born
1929
Expanding Support for Women and Children
1979
Strengthening Housing and Care Services
2004
100 Years of Healing and Empowerment
2025
Embracing the Future with Hope
Our Team
The Heart of Our Home
Oslynn Macounie,
Director
“Serving the most vulnerable groups in society, comes more natural than any other aspect of my being. My joy comes from seeing the transformation in women and children who were downtrodden, turn into healthy and thriving human beings.”
Anthea Roman,
Social Worker
“I’m working as a Social Worker at St. Anne’s Homes to provide therapeutic and supportive services to vulnerable individuals. My aim in this role is to advocate for residents, to empower them to achieve independence, stability and overall well-being in a nurturing environment.”
Martin Gumpo,
Early Childhood Development Coordinator
“I regard my work at St Anne’s Homes as an act of service to God & the community, its more than just a job, not rewarding financially but soul fulfilling.”
Kuyasa Nojilana,
Receptionist
“I work as a receptionist at SAH because I am passionate about supporting women in need and providing a safe, welcoming environment where they can feel heard and supported during challenging times. It allows me to contribute to a cause I deeply care about while helping make a positive impact in the lives of those seeking refuge.”
Astrid Johaan,
Bookkeeper
My work at St Anne’s is fulfilling and rewarding since it services a need in society-specifically as it is relevant to the wellbeing of our vulnerable mothers and children in our communities
Siphokazi Filtane,
Night Housemother
“I appreciate working at St Anne’s Homes, because of its commitment to providing a safe and support environment for abuse women and children. As for myself I am serving.”
Ellen Laminie,
Day Housemother
“I enjoy working as a house mother as my role is vital in offering stability, care and empowerment to those in need.”.
Rochelle Bastian,
Toddler Teacher
“The reasons why I work at St. Annes home is because I have a passion with working with children. My aim is to educate them and empower them, learning them from a young age to achieve their goals for a brighter future for them as well as their mothers and not to let the past define them. It warms my heart to see them grow and learn and all that i hope is when they move on from Wonderland Crèche that they will remember what they were taught and their parents or family members will help them succeed in life.”
Veronica Titus,
Shop Assistant
“I absolutely love the people I work with, and I love what I do”.
Our Partners
The Power of Collaboration
St Anne’s Homes partners with other organisations throughout South Africa to improve the lives of women and children. We actively participate in the Western Cape and National Shelter Movements, as well as with the international sheltering movement.
