Hope Lives Here
Right next to Africa’s richest square mile, lies Alexandra — a township bursting with resilience, talent, and untapped potential.
about us
Who We Are
Alexandra, or “Nobody’s Baby” as it’s heartbreakingly known, is home to over a million South Africans living in harsh conditions — where basic services like water, electricity, and sanitation are still a daily struggle. Yet, amidst the hardship, stories of transformation, courage, and community rise through the work of Friends of Alexandra.

Since 2006, our mission has been simple but powerful:
to create real change through education, opportunity, and dignity
What started with helping a young girl named Mandisa has grown into a movement — supporting orphans, empowering entrepreneurs, and enabling education access for thousands.
1000+
children received early education through our ECD Centre
3
full-time staff trained and employed through FOA
20
small businesses started in Alex & Soweto — creating income for over 1,000 people
youth upliftment
through football, murals, and community centers
1000+
children are benefitting from the free WiFi every school day
emergency support
in times of fire, floods, and unrest
Why
Friends of Alexandra?
We’re a 100% donor-supported NGO. Every cent goes directly into our projects. We have no paid executives or expensive head offices — just passionate people, doing real work, with real results.