MES offers social relief, development and professional services to vulnerable and homeless youth and adults, enabling them to move off the streets and reintegrate into society as contributing members.

MES has day-service centres in the major urban areas of South Africa: Johannesburg, Kempton Park, Cape Town, and Gqeberha. Day-service centres provide access to a permanent social worker and occupational therapist, as well as other social services support and links to safe night-time space. These day-service centres serve as our first point of contact with the homeless community.

The shelters provide short- to medium-term accommodation to the beneficiaries of our programmes. They are assessed and supported through the programme in overcoming mental health or addiction issues. Work programmes and training evaluate beneficiaries’ work readiness for a sustainable exit.

• Funding is required for the social workers and therapists.
• Training partners to provide support with bursaries, stipends, and accredited training.
• Partners in the affordable housing market.
• Support our work readiness programmes by hiring our cleaning teams.
• Sponsoring or donating tools, equipment, vehicles and fuel.
• Support the homeless through Michange vouchers that direct them to developmental pathways instead of giving them cash. Find out more and buy vouchers at www.michange.org (soon to be extended to other regions in 2025).

Contact: engage@mes.org.za