The vision of Ububele, which was established in 2000, is framed by a human rights approach to mental health, particularly the rights of children to special protection, and to be given opportunities and facilities, by law and by other means, to enable [them] to develop physically, mentally, morally, spiritually and socially in a healthy and normal manner and in conditions of freedom and dignity. In the enactment of laws for this purpose, the best interests of the child shall be the paramount consideration. (United Nations General Assembly Resolution 1386 (XIV), 10 December 1959). .
Ububele’s vision for South Africa is that of a nurturing society with secure, well-cared for children, who grow up to be emotionally healthy adults, competent parents and good citizens..
Ububele’s mission is to have a positive impact on the mental health of disadvantaged South Africans through the development and dissemination of training programmes which focus on early childhood and experiential group work.
Where they operate
Headquarters Location
1 10th road, Kew
Johannesburg
2194
South Africa
Organization Type
Main Areas of Work
What They Do
Ububele’s objectives are to:
• Develop models of community-based psychological care and support for children
• Develop, run and disseminate training programmes
• Conduct research
• Advocate for the right to child mental health care
• Provide psychotherapy services to Alexandra.