A Centre For Health Promotion
OUR APPROACH
Our approach is motivated by a desire to ensure that our organisation is responsive to changes in the environment within which it operates, and that it is relevant to the present-day needs of the communities it serves.
In a rigorous process that invited input from staff, community stakeholders and partners, the organisation re-affirmed its commitment to a focus on working with the communities of the tribal areas of the Valley of a Thousand Hills and greater Ethekwini.
Our Vision
“Our vision is to see the communities of the Valley of a Thousand Hills living healthy and active lives as full participants in a democratic South Africa.”
Where we work
Through raising funds and effectively mobilising resources we build the capacity of local communities to sustainably ensure their own good health.
OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Today, we operate under four key pillars:
1. Health: Continuing our legacy of health promotion
2. Food Security and Nutrition: Ensuring access to nutritious food and promoting sustainable agriculture
3. Education: Empowering individuals through education and skills development
4. Income Generation: Fostering economic growth and self-sufficiency
By addressing these four pillars, we strive to create a holistic and sustainable impact in the lives of those we serve through the 5 strategic objectives.
Knowledge of Health
Equip community members with knowledge to ensure the attainment and sustenance of good health.
Building Bridges
Facilitate access of community members to available services and resources; act as conduit through which providers can deliver their services to communities.
Strengthen Households
Enhance the capacity of households as functional units with healthy and well-adjusted members leading to functional communities and broader society
Economic Strengthening
Promote ways for individuals and households to increase incomes and meet their basic needs for fulfilled living.
Internal Stability
Ensure mobilisation and responsible stewardship of resources and capacity that support the survival of the organisation in the long term.
These are our programmes
The Sidlokwethu Project
The Sidlokwethu Project is a food security and nutrition initiative emerging as a component of the Promotion of Child Health and Development Programme.
KhulaKahle Mntwana programme
HEALTH PROMOTION MODEL
Educational Resource Centre Program
A key initiative aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for children, youth, and educators in the Valley.
Valley Youth Opportunity Centre
Valley trust business hub
Accommodation
Make A Difference
OUR PROPERTY
The Valley Trust is situated in Botha’s Hill, KwaZulu-Natal and offers our guests the spectacular scenery of The Valley of 1000 Hill’s and the experience of residing in a secure and green environment, on the campus of a non-profit organisation that has promoted health within local communities for more than 60 years.
Read our recent news
Memories and gratitude
Hlengiwe Msomi: Member of TVT’s Community Action and Advisory Committee (CAAC) Mama Hlengiwe Msomi spoke on behalf of local communities and in her capacity as a member of TVT’s CAAC. The CAAC is separate from TVT’s Board of Trustees and is made up of leaders from...
Report from Dr Jane Kvalsvig
Honorary Prof in Public Health Medicine and Former TVT Board Member Dr Kvalsvig gave details of a research study initiated and undertaken by TVT in the aftermath of the widespread riots of July 2021. The riots saw the looting and closure of almost all local spaza...
Dr Keith Wimble – Director from 1992-2006
Speaking on behalf past directors, Dr Keith Wimble gave an account of the various projects undertaken to deepen the work of TVT in local communities and other parts of the province. He stressed the close working relationship the organisation had with local traditional...
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