About Thalitha Cumi
Thalitha Cumi is a place of safety, healing, and hope for children who have experienced deep trauma and hardship.
We take in and care for children who have been abused, abandoned, neglected, and survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Our role is to restore dignity, provide protection, and walk alongside them as they begin to heal.
Our work is grounded in the belief that every child is called to rise — beyond their past, beyond their pain, and into a life filled with possibility.
What We Believe
Dignity
Every child deserves to be treated with love, respect, and compassion.
Restoration
Healing is possible. With time, care and safety, wounds can begin to mend.
Purpose
Every child has a future filled with possibility, discovering their identity and strengths.
Meet the Team
Sandra Rossouw
(Founder & Director)
Sandra Rossouw
Founder & Director
Leading the vision to restore hope and dignity to every child.
Fiona Jacobs
(Co-Founder & Director)
Fiona Jacobs
Co-Founder & Director
Dedicated to creating a secure and nurturing environment for healing.
Lorraine Valentine
(Co-Founder & Director)
Lorraine Valentine
Co-Founder & Director
Walking alongside our children as they rebuild their futures.
Sheron Williams
(Director)
Sheron Williams
Director
Providing daily care and advocacy for children in need of protection.
Elsabe Appel
(Director)
Elsabe Appel
Director
Ensuring stability and love are at the center of our restoration journey.