🇿🇦 Serving Soweto Since 1998

Every Child Deserves a Bright Future

Ratanang Rehabilitation For Development Centre is committed to improving the lives of children with disabilities in Soweto through specialized care, support, and unwavering love.

34+
Children Supported
26 Years
of Dedicated Care
Children at Ratanang Centre
Care at Ratanang
Our Story

Weaving Together Stories of Hope & Growth

Founded in 1998, Ratanang Rehabilitation For Development Centre has been a beacon of hope in Soweto. We specialize in caring for children with Cerebral Palsy, while also supporting those facing challenges related to vision impairments, learning disabilities, and hearing difficulties.

Our mission is simple yet profound: to enhance the lives of children with disabilities through dedicated services, specialized support, and a community that believes in every child's potential.

"Ratanang" means to love each other. This philosophy guides everything we do—creating a space where every child is valued, supported, and empowered.

REGISTERED NPO
000-215 NPO
What We Do

Building Bridges to Brighter Futures

Our comprehensive programs provide specialized care, education, and support to children and their families across Soweto and Braamfischerville.

Day Care Center

A nurturing day care center serving 17 children aged 3 to 10 years from around Soweto and Braamfischerville. We provide specialized care tailored to each child's unique needs.

17 Children Enrolled

Monthly Support Groups

Regular monthly gatherings that bring together 17 additional children and their families, creating a supportive community where experiences are shared and friendships are formed.

17 Families Connected

Volunteer Training

Comprehensive training programs that equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge needed to care for children with intellectual disabilities, expanding our reach and impact.

Empowering Caregivers

Parental Support

Workshops and counseling sessions designed to support parents, share vital information, and build a strong network of families who understand the unique challenges and joys of raising children with special needs.

Supporting Families Together

Specialized Care for Cerebral Palsy

Ratanang primarily focuses on children with Cerebral Palsy, providing expert care and therapeutic support. We also address associated challenges including poor vision, learning disabilities, and hearing impairments—ensuring comprehensive, compassionate care for every child.

Specialized therapy
Our Impact

Creating Ripples of Change

For over two decades, we've been transforming lives and building a stronger, more inclusive community in Soweto.

34
Children Supported Monthly
26
Years of Service
2
Communities Served
100%
Dedicated to Every Child

"Through Ratanang's support groups and workshops, we've learned that we're not alone. The counseling and information sharing have been invaluable. Our children are thriving in an environment where they're truly understood and loved."

— A Ratanang Parent
Get In Touch

Let's Gather Together

Whether you want to volunteer, learn more about our programs, or support our mission, we'd love to hear from you. Join our community and help us create lasting change.

Visit Us
43 Meintjies Street
Trevenna, Pretoria
South Africa
Call Us
(012) 302-2148
Email Us
info@ratanangrehabdevcentre.org
NPO Registration
000-215 NPO
Contact Person
Shannon Mkhabela