Blikkiesdorp Community Outreach Project

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Website
www.hopecapetown.com

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Blikkiesdorp Community Outreach Project

Organisation
HOPE Cape Town

Province
Western Cape

In a Nutshell

Blikkiesdorp is a temporary relocation area near Cape Town, approximately 50km outside of the city, and is “home” to more than 2400 under-resourced families who have lived there in abject poverty since 2007. Many of the residents do not qualify for social housing. Amidst the appalling living conditions, high unemployment rate, substance abuse, gangsterism and other criminal activities, there is a sense of hopelessness that perpetuates the cycle of poverty. The community identified their own specific needs for assistance such as food security, social services, pre-school and healthcare. In response, in 2009 HOPE Cape Town established Blikkiesdorp Community Outreach Project. Blikkiesdorp Community Outreach Project is a container village and community food garden, which aims to empower and enable the Blikkiesdorp community to address their needs.