GIVE A CHILD A FAMILY AFRICA
Give a Child a Family Africa (GCF) operates from the conviction that children have the right to grow up in a family and this principle is embedded in the GCF Vision.
GCF is a registered Child Protection Organisation promoting the rights and wellbeing of children and families.

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You can choose one of the following methods to make your donation.
EFT DETAILS
- Give a Child a Family Banking Details
- Account name: Give a Child a Family
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: Port Shepstone
Branch code: 198 765
Account type: Current/Cheque account
Account number: 1398 047 244
Swift code: NEDSZAJJ
Reference: Donate *YOUR NAME*
- Swedish Banking Details
- Bankgironr: 5279-9954
Swish: 123 161 15 57
- Dutch banking details:
- NL84RABO 0364618051
- t.n.v. Stichting Vrienden van GCF te Amsterdam.



Our Vision and Mission
The Vision of GCF Africa is:
Children Belong in Secure Families!
The Mission of GCF Africa is to:
- PROTECT children by upholding their rights.
- PROMOTE family-based care that is responsive and nurturing.
- PROVIDE strengthening services that build resilient communities.
- PURSUE effective child safeguarding systems in Africa.
GCF AFRICA COMMITS TO FAMILIES OVER INSTITUTIONS
Give a Child a Family Africa believes that every child should grow up in a stable, loving, and nurturing family where they can reach their full potential. As an organisation, we stand behind the global care reform movement, advocating for the transition away from children’s homes and emphasising care in secure families within the community as the most obvious answer to this.
We recognise that children thrive in environments where they feel safe, loved, and supported. Research has shown that children who grow up in family-based settings are more likely to develop emotionally, socially, and academically. Our commitment to the cause is unwavering, and we work tirelessly to advocate for policies and practices that prioritise family care.
We work with local communities, policymakers, and stakeholders at all levels to strengthen and empower families in providing the care children need. This collaboration is essential for preventing the removal of children from their families of origin. Our programmes focus on prevention, early intervention, and community support, paving the way for children to flourish in safe, nurturing environments.
We invite everyone to join us in this important mission. Your involvement, whether through advocacy, donations, or supporting us in other ways, can make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children and families. Together, we can build a brighter future, ensuring that every child has the chance to grow up in a loving family.
Thank you for standing with us.
Reach
GCF Programmes have been facilitated and trained in 12 countries across Africa.
For Africans, by Africans.

Mozambique
- Foster Care
- Protective Behaviours
- Justice4Children
- Organisational Development
- Residential Care
- CYCC Audits with recommendations
- Deinstitutionalisation
Uganda
- Foster Care
Rwanda
- Parenting4Life
- Foster Care
- Organisational Development
Burundi
- Parenting4Life
Kenya
- Foster Care
- Parenting4Life
- Advocacy
Central African Republic
- Justice4Children
- Protective Behaviours
Ethiopia
- Foster Care
- Facilitator Training
- Justice4Children
- Protective Behaviours
Namibia
- Foster Care
- Deinstitutionalisation
Swaziland
- Justice4Children
- Protective Behaviours
- Organisational Development
Zambia
- Justice4Children
- Protective Behaviours
Zimbabwe
- Safeguarding
South Africa
- All programmes
What We Do
GCF’s approach is fundamentally developmental and transformative: it offers an integrated suite of developmental social welfare services and support to build the resilience of children, families and communities to mitigate the risks faced by vulnerable children, with the objective of giving them an equal opportunity to enjoy their rights to family care, to survive, be protected and develop to their full potential.
GCF FAMILY SERVICES
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
SPECIALISED SERVICES
How to Help
Everyone can do something to make a difference. Choose one of these options.
We need YOU!
Fundraise
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Monthly Signup Form
By giving a monthly donation, you are promoting the wellbeing of children and families!
Leave a Legacy
A heartfelt gift in memory of a loved one.
Campaigns
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GCF Ambassador
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Our Partners and Funders
Our Blog
Seeing Beyond the Labels
In my home language, we say we become “injured at work.” It’s not about physical harm but a way to express how much we live and breathe what we do. For me and my colleagues, child protection is more than just a job—it’s part of who we are. Sometimes, it feels...
Stop dreaming, start doing
It’s a new year, and maybe this is the time to finally follow through on that dream of doing something meaningful for others. How often do we catch ourselves saying, “If I had more time… if I were younger, older… if I had more money or space, I’d do that thing I’ve...
“Where is my mommy?” – Transition from institution to family
I don’t know how many times I have had little girls and boys looking at me with big eyes, asking, “Where is my mommy?” or “When am I moving?” Children were moving, but it was always the ones left behind, waiting and longing. Years later, not working with GCF’s foster...
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Email: info@gcf.org.za
Call: +27 (0)39 317 2761