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NOAH, a programme of Catholic Welfare Development.
Mission Statement
NOAH celebrates the essence and value of the elderly. In partnership with the elderly and related organizations, NOAH provides a model of community-based support and care for older people to lessen their vulnerability, preserve their independence and dignity for as long as possible, safeguard their integrity and self-respect and enhance their contribution to society.
Executive Summary

Neighbourhood Old Age Homes (NOAH) is a unique, community-based organization that reaches out to social pensioners in the Western Cape. NOAH provides safe and affordable accommodation in the community preventative health care, advice and support a social hub centres, clubs and activities to help the elderly remain connected and active.

 

NOAH has 13 homes for the fit elderly in Stellenbosch, Atlantis, Elsies River, Rondebosch East, Athlone, Parow ,Woodstock and two assisted living homes in Woodstock and Khayelitsha for those who can no longer cope with daily activities on their own.

 

An expanding network of social clubs complements NOAH's centres for older people in Woodstock and Khayelitsha. A Geriatric Primary Health Care Clinic in Woodstock provides preventative and curative health care for the elderly with a special focus on monitoring and managing chronic conditions to avoid long term complications.

 

The challenges older people in South Africa face are complex and multiple being, poverty, isolation, homelessness, prejudice and failing health. NOAH's holistic approach ensures a continuum of care for the poor elderly, catering for all their needs

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Contact Person: Sophie Hobbs, Fundraiser/ Marketer
Tel: 021 447-6334
Fax: 021 448-9108
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Website: http://noah.org.za
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NPO Number: 002-836 NPO
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