Projects

Creative Fashions

Manufactures Track Suits, Golf Shirts and Clothing for retail stores, schools and sports groups.

UNIEP currently has 5 Aftercare centres in the rural areas of Hoenderverdors (Avontuur district), Noll, Eseljaght, Snyberg and Kliprivier.  Every centre has a supervisor and cook.  One meal per day is provided to the children.  The children have access to educational and recreational games at the centre, as well as books.  Assistance with homework is given by improving reading and counting skills.  This project is funded by the Department of Social Development as well as the National Lottery Distribution Fund. 155 children attend this centres in the various areas.

Youth centres exist in the areas of Uniondale, Avontuur, Haarlem, Kouga, Noll, Eensaamheid, Snyberg, Rooirivier and Vlakteplaas.

Various activities take place at the youth centres such as Awareness sessions, Leadership workshops, Workshops to motivate entrepreneurial activities, Computer training and Life skills training.

CNDC's was established in the areas of Uniondale, Haarlem, Noll, Alfalahof, Avontuur, Rooirivier, Snyberg & Barandas.  One meal per day is provided to each beneficiary as well as traning opportunities.  An exit strategy also exist where employment opportunities are provided to beneficiaries.  The project currently has 180 beneficiaries.

Masakhane Vegetable Garden

Grows and supplies Fresh Produce and makes preserves for sale to local shops and guest houses - and to UnIEP's Kitchen.

Knip en Stik

Manufactures overalls, jackets and bags.

Rooirivier Rooimiere

Manufactures Quilts, Curtains and Soft Furnishings.

Tour Guides

Trained and Tourism accredited guides to enhance your visit to Uniondale.

Nomdo Furniture

Manufactures wooden furniture and small wooden items.

Awareness sessions on HIV/Aids, TB, Substance Abuse and Violence against Women & Children are conducted on a monthly basis in all the areas UNIEP is operating in.

Avontuur Vegetable Tunnel

The Avontuur Vegetable Tunnel project grows organic vegetables. It is located at the Avontuur LB Primary School and is aimed at teaching the children how to grow vegetables whilst also keeping the busy in the afternoons.

Community Based Care

UNIEP currently has 32 Community Care Workers as funded by the Department of Health in the areas of Uniondale, Avontuur, Haarlem, Noll, Eensaamheid, Eseljaght, Snyberg, Alfalfahof, Rooirivier & Vlakteplaas.

The service work on a referral basis from the clinics and hospital and the service is free of charge.

UNIEP currently has 472 patients in this programme who receives service from the Community Care Workers.

Pig Farmers Co-operative

Clothes for Children

Tries to provide warm winter clothing for as many needy children as possible to help them through the sometimes bitter winters.

This project is currently looking for sponsors.  Please contact us if you can make a contribution.

Haarlem Alien Clearing

A project funded by the Department of Agriculture to provide work for people thrown out of work by the effects of the devastating hail storm of November 2006.

Khoi-San Leather Products

Produces and exports a range of locally produced leather products such as handbags, leggings etc.