Cesvi is an independent lay Italian humanitarian organisation, founded in Bergamo in 1985.
Cesvi operates worldwide to support the most vulnerable populations in promoting human rights and achieving their ambitions, for sustainable development. It also believes that the recognition of human rights contributes to the wellbeing of everyone on the planet, a shared home to be safeguarded.
Cesvi in South Africa
Cesvi has more than 20 years of operations in South Africa partnering with local civil society organizations and local authorities in addressing various issues and challenges faced by the South African Civil society.
Main areas of intervention:
- HIV/AIDS awareness
- Youth and women empowerment
- Children and Women rights
- GBV and DV awareness
- Child protection
- Waste recycling
- Nature resources management
House of Smile in Philippi
Cesvi established in 2007 a centre in Philippi, Cape Town, called la Casa del Sorriso (House of Smile). Since its inception, Cesvi has used a multi-stakeholder approach as modus operandi to undertake its mandate of being a social services hub. The centre is a key player in supporting the local community in addressing its social challenges by implementing programs to address gender-based violence (GBV), domestic violence (DV), substance abuse, child protection, HIV/AIDS and sexual reproductive health. At the House of Smile, Cesvi in partnership with local CSOs and NPOs, provides a safe home for abused women and destitute children, a safe space for adolescents and young people, psychosocial support services for disadvantaged families, an aftercare programme for vulnerable children and hosts a waste recycling and sorting facility to promote alternative income generating activities.
Contact details:
e-mail address: samuelesilva@cesvioverseas.org
Phone: 021 370 0049
