Who We Are?

Faith in Action

Caritas Cape Town is inspired by the Gospels, by the teachings of the Catholic Church and by the hopes of people living in poverty. We encourage everyone to respond to humanitarian disasters, to promote integral human development and to advocate on the causes of poverty and violence. We animate Catholic communities and all people of good will in solidarity with the suffering of their brothers and sisters around the world.

Emergency response

Caritas Cape Town responds practically to humanitarian crises such as natural disasters, conflict and the effects of climate change. We save lives, relieve suffering and help rebuild livelihoods and communities in the longer-term. This allows women and men in the poorest and most vulnerable communities to survive and recover from crises and to live in a safe and secure environment.

Transforming lives

Caritas Cape Town promotes integral human development so that people in the worst off and most disadvantaged communities are free to flourish and live in peace and dignity. We work to ensure that our natural environment is managed responsibly and sustainably in the interests of the entire human family.

Calling for a better world

Caritas Cape Town seeks a world where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon. This is a world where women and men in the poorest and most disadvantaged communities are able to influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect them. They can then live under governments, institutions and global structures that are just and accountable.

Meet the Board

Cardinal Brislin

PRESIDENT

Fr Paul Taylor

CHAIRPERSON

Fr Wim Lindeque

VICE CHAIRPERSON

Steven Borwick

SECRETARY

Chantal Solomons

TREASURER

Oliver Tshinyoka Mulombo

BOARD MEMBER

Luzuko Tseku

BOARD MEMBER

Theo Lekoma

BOARD MEMBER

“Caritas’ aims and objectives encompassing outreach and social development are values that strongly resonate with me. It is a privilege to be able to serve Caritas by identifying Caritas’ role in assisting the broader underprivileged community. The Board role affords me an opportunity to practise my faith through service using my work experience and professional qualifications, together with knowledge and skills learnt through serving other community organisations and sporting bodies, in assisting to establish and advance Caritas”.

“I am happy to be a board member of CCT as part of my social responsibility; as a way of giving back to the community at large especially under current social challenges which communities are facing, such as poverty and joblessness; and to share my knowledge whilst learning from other board members”

“As a Catholic and a priest, I am committed to making God's love/caritas a reality in the lives of those who are struggling, so it is a real blessing for me to be part of Caritas Cape Town and to play a small role in the practical manifestation of Catholic Social Teaching”