A SAFE HAVEN FOR ABUSED WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Huis Jabes is a haven for abused women and children in Cape Town. Located in the northern suburbs, we provide a safe temporary home, trauma-informed care, counselling, meals, medical support, and career guidance to help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
Since opening our doors, over 825 women and children have lived in our home, and more than 1 800 individuals have been supported through our programmes and community outreach.
I NEED HELP
If you’re experiencing domestic violence, emotional abuse, financial control, or threats at home, Huis Jabes offers safe, confidential support for women in Cape Town.
We provide emergency guidance, safe accommodation, and access to counsellors who understand trauma and crisis situations.
I WANT TO SUPPORT
Your generosity changes lives.
Every day Huis Jabes provides shelter, meals, counselling, schooling support and practical care to women and children escaping domestic abuse.
Donate now or become a monthly supporter, help a survivor rebuild her future.
CARE PACK APPEAL
SAFEHOUSE MAINTENANCE
We need your support. Huis Jabes is aiming to raise R 100 000 to maintain and strengthen our roof, before the winter rains arrive. This essential maintenance will ensure that every mother and child, in our care remains worry free.
Please support our campaign on BackaBuddy by clicking on the link below. The closing date is 30th June 2026.
Huis Jabes – Care brings healing
WHERE YOUR FUNDS GO
Every donation to Huis Jabes directly supports women and children escaping domestic violence in Cape Town. Your contribution provides more than just shelter, it creates safety, restores dignity, and helps survivors rebuild their lives.
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OUR GUARDIANS
Our Guardians include ambassadors, community champions, and well-known supporters who help raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence in South Africa. Through their platforms and voices, they promote the mission of Huis Jabes and inspire others to support abused women and children.
NEWS & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Stay up to date with our latest fundraising events, NPO updates, heart warming stories of hope, and community initiatives. This is where we share the impact of your support and highlight the work being done to fight domestic violence in the Northern Suburbs and across Cape Town.
Help prepare Huis Jabes for Winter
Help Prepare Huis Jabes for Winter As winter approaches in Cape Town, the reality becomes clear, stormy weather, strong winds, and cold nights are just ....
Visit the Huis Jabes YouTube Channel
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Elize from Huis Jabes: A Story of Hope
At Huis Jabes we often see how women come from very difficult situations and begin rebuilding their lives again. Elize’s story is one of hope ....
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