The CID or Children In Distress program is committed to supporting these children until they are self-sufficient, we take care of their physical, educational, emotional and spiritual needs. In this way, we seek to break the cycle of poverty and desperation, by ensuring that these children grow up to make a positive contribution to their communities.
Every Life Matters
Children in Distress empowers and supports vulnerable children and elderly people in the greater White River area, Mpumalanga, South Africa. We take care of around 3000 orphaned and vulnerable children and their approximately 226 caregivers, who are in distress due to poverty and the HIV pandemic.
Health & Wellbeing
Children in Distress follows a holistic approach in taking care of the children we support and empower in greater White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Education & Skills
Following a holistic approach to empowerment, Children in Distress provides educational support to children at its nine Family Care Centres in greater White River, Mpumalanga.
Get Involved
Children in Distress provides many opportunities for you to make a difference in a child’s life. Read more about how you can give of your time or make donations.
Feeding & Providing
Children in Distress provides over 25 000 meals every month to the needy children and elderly people of greater White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa.