The Caring Women’s Forum (CWF) began in 1995 with the intention of creating a sense of community with new ladies and families that had moved into the Houghton area. Under the successful guidance of its founding members, hampers and bursaries were initially donated.

The organization grew over the years with many of the initial members children that volunteered, now an active part of the organization. With our 30-year anniversary ahead of us next year, our active member database of 28 ladies continues to implement the vision of the founding members. In addition to the hampers and bursaries department that have now grown, our focus has been on sustainability, empowerment, independence and charity with dignity.

The organization is a strong hold within the community ensuring that much is done to involve all members of the community. The direction we have received from our founding members has always been one of inclusivity and collaboration ensuring work done is not duplicated thereby ensuring a greater reach and impact.

Our founding member Ms. Zainab Tayob is still an active member of the organization. In the years of the organization operating, CWF Pretoria was started and now runs as an independent organization. With some of our members now in Cape Town and Malawi – CWF is now able to facilitate and oversee projects under its auspices in these areas.