The Nakekela StoryNakekela Step Down Facility was established in 2005 as one of the projects of Mukhanyo Community Development Centre. The need for such a facility had been born out of the fact that there were no proper care facility for people with full blown AIDS in the KwaMhlanga Area. In 2010, Nakekela registered itself as a separate NGO, when Mukhanyo Community Development Center closed down. Nakekela has been run for the past two years as an independent association with its own board and donors.
The 24 hour care facility started with 6 beds, but because of the need for in-patient care, another 6 beds were added in 2007. Another extension of two rooms that can each occupy 4 beds was added in 2013 in order to temporarily accommodate HIV+ people who have to be relocated either to an old age home or other care facilities because of lack of care at home. In 2008 Nakekela extended its services to the staff and patients with weekly debriefing and counselling sessions for staff members and occupational therapy, physiotherapy and counseling for in-patients. A home based care team was appointed in 2012 to facilitate better follow-ups of discharged patients and home care for sick HIV+ people who cannot be admitted at the center because of a lack of space. In 2013, we began building an extension to Nakekela, with 3 rooms. Two rooms are dedicated for patients and the other is a large lounge where patients sit and enjoy each others company during the day. These rooms were officially opened for use in January 2014. This brings our capacity to house up to 20 patients at a time. |
Nakekela has admitted 1225 patients to date, of which more than 500 patients improved so much that they were able to be discharged to their homes. |
SUPPORT THE WORK OF NAKEKELA TODAY
We rely on donations to meet the needs of our patients and keep our facility available to the community.
If you would like to support the work of Nakekela, know that every cent is tracked and invested carefully.
All gifts can be EFT'd to Nakekela, Standard Bank Bronkhorstspruit, Account 348123027
Branch Code 052850, Swift code SBZAZAJJ
Please drop us an email to let us know about your gift so we can thank you!
If you would like to support the work of Nakekela, know that every cent is tracked and invested carefully.
All gifts can be EFT'd to Nakekela, Standard Bank Bronkhorstspruit, Account 348123027
Branch Code 052850, Swift code SBZAZAJJ
Please drop us an email to let us know about your gift so we can thank you!
KEEN TO BE MORE HANDS ON?
Nakekela constantly needs the following items for our in- and out-patients:
Clothes (pyjamas and sleepers), medication, wheelchairs, walking frames,
toiletries (wash cloth, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene items), blankets and Bibles.
Please email our office to find out more or arrange a time to visit.
Nakekela constantly needs the following items for our in- and out-patients:
Clothes (pyjamas and sleepers), medication, wheelchairs, walking frames,
toiletries (wash cloth, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene items), blankets and Bibles.
Please email our office to find out more or arrange a time to visit.