Services & Programmes

Free, holistic support built on three pillars: psychosocial support, community development and empowerment, and training and consultation.

Psychosocial Support

Helping people heal, cope, and thrive, addressing both what is happening inside a person and what is happening around them.

Safety Shelter for Abused Women and Children

For women and children escaping domestic violence and abuse, safety is often the first and most urgent need. Subject to available space and resources, On Eagle's Wings provides temporary shelter and support for women and their children who require immediate protection. In addition to safe accommodation, residents receive emotional support, practical assistance, safety planning, and referrals to relevant services to help them rebuild their lives and move towards a safer and more stable future.

For safety reasons we do not place photos of the shelter.

Victim Trauma-Debriefing and Linking with Relevant Services

Experiencing crime, abuse, violence, or other traumatic events can leave individuals feeling overwhelmed, fearful, and uncertain about what to do next. On Eagle's Wings provides compassionate trauma-debriefing and emotional support to help victims process their experiences in a safe and confidential environment. We also assist individuals in accessing the services they need, including medical care, legal assistance, social services, victim support programmes, and other community resources, ensuring they receive holistic support on their journey toward healing and recovery.

Direct Social Work Interventions

Our team provides practical social work interventions aimed at strengthening individuals, families, and communities facing difficult circumstances. Services may include home visits, school visits, family support, crisis intervention, community outreach, awareness programmes, and assistance with accessing available social services. Through these interventions, we seek to promote safety, resilience, healthy family functioning, and long-term wellbeing.

Counselling and Life-Coaching

Life's challenges can affect our emotional wellbeing, relationships, confidence, and ability to move forward. We provide professional counselling and life-coaching services for individuals, couples, families, and young people who may be struggling with personal, relational, emotional, or social difficulties. Our approach is supportive, empowering, and solution-focused, helping people develop practical skills, build resilience, and work towards positive and meaningful life goals.

Screening and Referrals to Other Professional Services

While many challenges can be addressed through counselling and support, some situations require specialised assessment or intervention. We provide screening services to identify concerns that may require additional professional support and, where appropriate, refer individuals to psychologists, psychiatrists, medical practitioners, educational specialists, rehabilitation services, legal professionals, or other relevant service providers. Our goal is to ensure that every person receives the level of care best suited to their needs.

Community Development & Empowerment

Helping people discover their strengths, develop their abilities, and work together to build a better future.

Community Dialogues and Awareness Campaigns

Strong communities are built through open conversations, shared understanding, and collective action. On Eagle's Wings facilitates community dialogues and awareness campaigns that address important social issues such as gender-based violence, substance abuse, child protection, mental health, family wellbeing, and community safety. These initiatives create opportunities for learning, discussion, and collaboration while empowering community members to become part of the solution.

Community members gathered at an On Eagle's Wings community dialogue

School-Based GBV and Anti-Bullying Campaigns

Schools play a vital role in shaping the attitudes and behaviours of future generations. Our school-based programmes raise awareness about gender-based violence, bullying, healthy relationships, respect, and personal responsibility. Through interactive presentations, workshops, and awareness activities, learners are encouraged to create safer, more inclusive school environments where every child can learn and thrive.

Learners at a school-based GBV and anti-bullying campaign

Door-to-Door Community Outreach

Many vulnerable individuals and families do not actively seek help because they are unaware of available services or face barriers in accessing support. Through door-to-door outreach initiatives, our team engages directly with community members, providing information, identifying needs, offering support, and connecting individuals with appropriate services. This proactive approach enables us to reach those who may otherwise remain isolated and unsupported.

On Eagle's Wings team doing door-to-door outreach in the community

Therapy Camps for Women and Girls

Our therapy camps provide women and girls with an opportunity to step away from daily pressures and participate in a supportive environment focused on healing, personal growth, and empowerment. Through guided activities, group discussions, counselling support, life-skills development, and recreational experiences, participants are encouraged to build confidence, strengthen relationships, process difficult experiences, and discover renewed hope for the future.

Women and girls taking part in an On Eagle's Wings therapy camp

Mentoring and Support Groups for Boys and Girls

Positive role models and supportive relationships can have a lasting impact on the development of young people. Our mentoring and support groups provide boys and girls with a safe space to build confidence, develop life skills, strengthen decision-making abilities, and navigate the challenges of growing up. Through group activities, discussions, and mentorship, participants are encouraged to develop healthy values, positive relationships, and a strong sense of purpose.

Young people at an On Eagle's Wings mentoring group outing

Sexual and Reproductive Health & GBV Programmes for Girls

Adolescent girls often face significant challenges relating to health, safety, relationships, and personal development. Our Sexual and Reproductive Health and Gender-Based Violence programmes provide age-appropriate education, support, and empowerment to help girls make informed decisions, understand their rights, build self-esteem, and recognise unhealthy or abusive behaviours. These programmes promote health, safety, dignity, and resilience among young women.

Girls at a sexual and reproductive health and GBV programme

Skills Development Programmes

We believe that sustainable change happens when individuals are equipped with practical skills, confidence, and opportunities for growth. Our skills development programmes support women, youth, and children through a range of educational, personal development, and vocational initiatives designed to strengthen self-reliance, improve employability, and unlock individual potential.

Beading and jewellery making at an On Eagle's Wings skills programme
Thread & Thrive Sewing Circle logo

Thread & Thrive

Designed and implemented by a volunteer who is busy with her Master's Degree in Community Psychology, Thread & Thrive is a practical skills development initiative that empowers participants through sewing skills activities. The programme combines hands-on skills training and a creative emotional outlet with personal development and confidence-building.

F.U.E.L. - Futures Unlimited: Empowered Learners logo

F.U.E.L.

Futures Unlimited: Empowered Learners. F.U.E.L. is designed to help young people unlock their full potential by providing the support, skills, and encouragement needed to succeed both academically and personally. Through mentorship, life-skills development, and educational support, the programme seeks to equip learners with the tools they need to pursue their goals and build brighter futures.

Young people taking part in the F.U.E.L. programme
Youth Personal Development and Life Skills

This component of F.U.E.L. focuses on developing essential life skills such as communication, leadership, goal setting, emotional intelligence, decision-making, problem-solving, and resilience, as well as basic computer skills, online job applications and designing CVs and cover letters. Participants are encouraged to build character, confidence, and a positive vision for their future.

Academic Success Mentoring and Tutoring An On Eagle's Wings tutor with learners in a classroom

Academic success is often influenced by the support and encouragement learners receive outside the classroom. Through mentoring and tutoring support, learners receive guidance, motivation, study skills assistance, and academic encouragement aimed at improving educational outcomes and helping them reach their full potential.

Over 19 years we have conducted various ad hoc skills development programmes with women and children. These programmes focus on teaching arts & crafts skills, journaling techniques, beading and jewellery making, mosaic creations, and flower arrangements.

Training and Consultation

Building a stronger network of community-based organisations through shared knowledge and collaboration.

Networking for Impact

Lasting community change requires collaboration, shared learning, and strong partnerships. On Eagle's Wings works alongside, not in competition with, non-profit organisations, community practitioners, faith-based organisations, schools, government departments, and other stakeholders to share knowledge, strengthen services, and promote collective action. By exchanging best practices, providing training and consultation, and fostering meaningful partnerships, we help build the capacity of those working to improve the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities.

Volunteer Programme

Volunteers play a vital role in extending the reach and impact of our services. Our Volunteer Programme provides individuals with meaningful opportunities to serve their communities, develop new skills, and contribute to positive social change. Volunteers may assist with community outreach, awareness campaigns, youth programmes, events, administrative support, fundraising activities, and other initiatives aligned with the Centre's mission. Through service and mentorship, volunteers become valued partners in bringing hope, support, and empowerment to those in need.

Current Volunteers

Julius Maritz
PR & marketing support, IT support, academic success tutor and facilitator
Jasmine Magua
PR & marketing support
Kego
Admin and fieldwork support
Siviwe Mapepe
Admin and fieldwork support
Nina Badenhorst
Thread & Thrive skills development and support group

Practical Placement for Students

We are deeply committed to developing the next generation of helping professionals and community leaders. We provide supervised practical placement opportunities for students from relevant fields such as social work, counselling, psychology, community development, education, and related disciplines. Placements offer students valuable hands-on experience in real-world community settings while allowing them to apply their academic knowledge, develop professional competencies, and gain insight into community-based service delivery.

Become a Volunteer