Since 2016, Cherith Projects has been transforming lives in Diepsloot – building sustainable Eco Brick structures, planting thriving vegetable gardens and empowering communities to grow with dignity.
Registered as a Non-Profit in 2021, we proudly partner with the Earthly Touch Foundation to create lasting impact – one Eco brick, one garden, one life at a time.
Our Vision – Improve the quality of life for adults and children in the Diepsloot community.
Making a Difference in Diepsloot
Diepsloot is an informal settlement located north of Johannesburg in South Africa, with an estimated population of between 400,000 and 500,000 residents.
It comprises a mix of South Africans together with a large population of economic migrants from neighbouring countries, such as Zimbabweans and Malawians. The unemployment rate is more than 70% and most live below the poverty line.
Operating in Diepsloot since 2016, Cherith projects have formed strong supportive relationships with the Pastors of various churches in the area. It has endeavoured to meet the basic needs of the churches, church members and the surrounding communities by undertaking community based projects, to raise the quality of life for these communities.
Directors Cherith Projects
Colin Ekman
Chairman
Pastor Setumo Dlothi
Pastor Setumo Dlothi
Dr Cary Goodwin
Horticulture
Pastor Admore
New Project Foreman
Lisa Ekman
Children’s Pastor & Creative
Jill Battle
Secretary
Amanda Fischer
Legal
Cherith Projects Focus Areas
Supporting local communities by teaching local families to grow nutritious vegetables.
Building and renovating education centres – from Early Child Development (ECD) to adult education.
Renovating, enhancing and developing churches, community centres and their facilities for the benefit of the community.
Get Involved
Get in touch to donate time, resources and skills.
Cherith Projects is a Non-profit Organisation (Registration No. 2021/939657/08).
Donations are tax deductible in South Africa and a tax certificate (Ref. 18A) can be issued.
Bank Details
Cherith Projects
Bank: Nedbank
Account Number:
122 233 6448
Branch: 198765
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ