Programmes

One Brick at a Time

What We Do

Changing Lives

Refuge.

Create a secure
environment where
women and children can regain their footing.

Educate.

Provide education, skills training, and resources to promote long-term self-reliance.

Heal.

Support emotional and psychological well-being through counseling and mentorship.

Shelter for Women and their Children
Three Dedicated Homes

St Anne’s Homes operates three dedicated homes, each serving a unique role in supporting women and children. Residents are empowered to take part in daily operations, fostering accountability and responsibility.

To break the cycle of dependency, our two transitional homes provide continued support, helping women achieve lasting independence.

Stage One,
Balfour

Balfour House is our main care facility and administrative hub. Here, under the watchful care and supervision of our team of professional staff, women and their children start their journey to reclaim their lives and dignity.
For four months, 21 mothers and their children receive accommodation, meals, daily essentials and support.

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Stage Two,
Peace Haven

The second stage house forms part of our ongoing support programme for women and their children that requires a supportive environment and have few or no other options of accommodation.
At Peace Haven, residents live communally where everyone participates in the functioning of the home.

Stage Three,
Ruiterwaght

The second stage house forms part of our ongoing support programme for women and their children that requires a supportive environment and have few or no other options of accommodation.
At Peace Haven, residents live communally where everyone participates in the functioning of the home.

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Empowering with Skills Development
Unlocking Potential

Life Skills Training

Our life skills training provides women with the confidence to restore and heal their life. It equips them with skills in parenting, understanding their rights and their children’s rights, and other practical skills to navigate daily challenges and secure employment so they can create a stable future for themselves and their children.

Job Readiness and Employment Support

We empower mothers with skills to secure and maintain employment so we can establish their independence and financial stability. We offer courses such as Computer Literacy, Budgeting, and Sewing. We also provide Employment Support by guiding our mothers on how to apply for potential roles, writing compelling CVs and interviewing skills.

Financial Literacy and Independence

Financial literacy is essential for building and maintaining our mothers’ independence. We provide hands-on training in how to establish and stick to a budget, managing debt and understanding credit, smart spending and financial best-practise. These are skills that they share with their children as their children grow and become independent, so we can break the cycle of abuse. The impact is far-reaching.

Parenting and Family Strengthening

We help mothers, who may be coming from a space of trauma, to rebuild their strong and nurturing bonds with their children. Through parenting workshops, counseling, and emotional support, women gain the confidence and skills to create a safe, loving, and stable home for their children. Our program empowers mothers to break negative cycles, foster healthy family dynamics, and build brighter futures for both themselves and their children.

Trauma Counseling and Emotional Well-being

We provide trauma counseling and emotional well-being support to women and children escaping domestic violence and homelessness. Our programs include individual and group counseling, helping survivors process trauma and rebuild self-esteem. We also offer mental health support focusing on emotional resilience, empowerment and personal growth. Through a holistic approach, we ensure that women and children receive the psychological care needed to heal and regain independence.

Creative and Expressive Therapy

We provide a creative outlet for emotional expression and personal growth so that mothers can process their trauma, reconnect to their emotions, build confidence and grow self-awareness. We use immersive activities like painting, poetry, storytelling, and movement. Our Creative and Expressive therapy empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges in a healthy and expressive way.

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Training