We are a non-denominational organisation serving the needs of everyone, regardless of race, sex, religion and culture; we serve humanity.
Our intention is to:

WHERE IT ALL STARTED

Established and registered as an NPO in 2017 in Goodwood, Cape Town, South Africa. Our motivation was and is to serve disadvantaged communities, supporting them to Believe in themselves, to Inspire them towards higher aspirations and for us to Serve them with love unconditionally.

Vision Statement

To develop sustainable programs that serves to empower needy and impoverished  communities. 

 

Mission Statement

To undertake community research focused on alleviating hunger and poverty, formulating action, thereby creating an enabling environment for empowerment.

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
All praise and thanks are due to Allah, the Almighty, Lord of the Worlds. We convey salutations and peace upon our Master, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him), his family, and his companions.

Our Motto: Believe. Inspire. Serve.
To Believe in the Almighty, to Inspire and be inspired, and to Serve creation with unconditional love and humility.

Connect a Heart Foundation (CAHF) was established in 2017 with the intention of restoring dignity, reviving hope and trust and providing support to the needy and less fortunate within our underprivileged communities.
What began with a small group of dedicated members, supported by our families, has grown into an organisation committed to serving Allah’s creation under His guidance. Our efforts are driven by sincerity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility towards humanity.

We dedicate this organisation in honour of our Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (peace be upon him) and his family, our parents, and our spiritual guides. May Allah (SWT) accept our humble efforts to serve Him and His creation, and through this service, draw us closer to Him, if Allah so wills.

Tawfik Jacobs
President

Timeline of Activities

  • 2017 – 2018

    Provided cooked food to informal settlements on regular basis.
    Provided cooked meals to Shelters.

  • 2019 – 2022

    (Delft, Heideveld, Bridgetown, Ocean View, Macassar, Valhalla park)
    Established feeding hubs in selected areas, catering for the destitute and especially children, serving cooked meals.
    Provided cooked food at Old Age Homes, orphanages, Shelters on a monthly rotational basis.
    Active during the Covid lockdown period supplying both cooked and dry mix ingredients to above communities.
    Bread distributions to above areas.

  • 2023 – 2024+

    Ongoing food support to our areas.
    Shift in Organizational focus to support Skills development courses to upskill unemployable and unemployed youth to make them employable and self-sustaining.
    Sponsored 15 (3 cohorts of 5 candidates) unemployed ladies from the Retreat area to attend a Sewing Course a month-long course. Part of course exposed them to entrepreneurship, to enable them to start home sewing services and generate a sustainable income on completion of course.

  • 2025 +

    Continued community outreach programmes - putting smiles are children's faces, fun activities with our elderly and assisting where needed.
    Expanding our skills development under the umbrella of Project Compassion - Tasbeeh making and Cupcake decorating activities for our youth and elderly.
    Project Compassion is operating in full swing within our local community by visiting the sick and elderly. Project Compassion - CAHF Morning Walking Club on Tuesdays in Goodwood.