Our Mission
Our mission is to grow knowledge and awareness through education and training programs focused on health-related topics in rural and informal settlements of South Africa. We aim to facilitate the expansion of these programs to new sites and communities, while developing sustainable project models that can be replicated and scaled to assist communities throughout Africa.
Total Beneficiaries
Our Mission
Our mission is to grow knowledge and awareness through education and training programs focused on health-related topics in rural and informal settlements of South Africa. We aim to facilitate the expansion of these programs to new sites and communities, while developing sustainable project models that can be replicated and scaled to assist communities throughout Africa.
Total Beneficiaries
i-MED Africa is a community-driven organisation dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being. We believe that knowledge is the foundation of empowerment and work to equip individuals with the skills needed to make informed health decisions for themselves and their families.
Through education, skills development, and sustainable health initiatives, we address critical health challenges, particularly in under-resourced communities. Our programmes focus on mental health, child well-being, preventative healthcare, and urban gardening, ensuring a well-rounded approach to community health.
i-MED people App
The i-MED People App is a free mobile app that helps parents and caregivers learn about child health. It gives easy-to-understand information about common illnesses and their symptoms. The app helps you know when to call a doctor or an ambulance, making it a helpful...
Urban Gardening
At i-MED africa, we believe that food is medicine, and access to nutritious food is a fundamental part of community health. Our Urban Gardening Initiative is designed to promote food security, teach sustainable gardening practices, and encourage the use of medicinal...
Physical Health
At i-MED africa, we believe that prevention is the foundation of good health. Many of the illnesses that impact our communities can be managed—or even avoided—through education, lifestyle changes, and early intervention. Our Physical Health Programme is designed to...
Mental Health
At i-MED africa, we recognise that mental health is the foundation of overall well-being. In many of the communities we serve, mental health challenges are often overlooked or misunderstood. Our Mental Health Programme is designed to bridge this gap by providing...
Our Projects
i-MED Africa is a community-driven organisation dedicated to promoting holistic health and well-being. We believe that knowledge is the foundation of empowerment and work to equip individuals with the skills needed to make informed health decisions for themselves and their families.
Through education, skills development, and sustainable health initiatives, we address critical health challenges, particularly in under-resourced communities. Our programmes focus on mental health, child well-being, preventative healthcare, and urban gardening, ensuring a well-rounded approach to community health.
Urban Gardening
At i-MED africa, we believe that food is medicine, and access to nutritious food is a fundamental part of community health. Our Urban Gardening Initiative is designed to promote food security, teach sustainable gardening practices, and encourage the use of medicinal...
i-MED people App
The i-MED People App is a free mobile app that helps parents and caregivers learn about child health. It gives easy-to-understand information about common illnesses and their symptoms. The app helps you know when to call a doctor or an ambulance, making it a helpful...
Physical Health
At i-MED africa, we believe that prevention is the foundation of good health. Many of the illnesses that impact our communities can be managed—or even avoided—through education, lifestyle changes, and early intervention. Our Physical Health Programme is designed to...
Mental Health
At i-MED africa, we recognise that mental health is the foundation of overall well-being. In many of the communities we serve, mental health challenges are often overlooked or misunderstood. Our Mental Health Programme is designed to bridge this gap by providing...
Governance
i-MED africa maintains a strong governance framework, ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership in all aspects of our operations.
We are formally registered as a Section 21 not-for-profit company (#2019/515265/08) and are recognised by the South African Department for Social Development as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) (#253-730 NPO). These registrations affirm our legal standing and commitment to public service and social impact.
Our board of directors, officially registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), provides strategic oversight, meeting quarterly to guide the organisation’s vision and ensure governance best practices. Additionally, our leadership team meets bi-monthly to ensure that daily operations align with our strategic goals.
To uphold the highest financial and operational integrity, i-MED Africa holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) registration (#PBO 953 5258 199) and complies with King IV Codes of Good Practice. As a BBEEE Level 1 contributor, we actively support diversity, equity, and economic inclusion.
Governance Statistics
- 5 Board Meetings are held annually to ensure strategic oversight
- 24 Leadership Meetings per year to drive operational effectiveness
- 100% financial compliance with statutory reporting and governance requirements
- BBBEE Level 1 Certification, reinforcing our commitment to empowerment and equity
- PBO Registration ensuring eligibility for tax-deductible donations and public benefit activities
Through transparent leadership, rigorous compliance, and strategic foresight, we continue to ensure that i-MED Africa remains an organisation rooted in trust, impact, and sustainability.
i-MED africa maintains a strong governance framework, ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership in all aspects of our operations.
We are formally registered as a Section 21 not-for-profit company (#2019/515265/08) and are recognised by the South African Department for Social Development as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) (#253-730 NPO). These registrations affirm our legal standing and commitment to public service and social impact.
Our board of directors, officially registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), provides strategic oversight, meeting quarterly to guide the organisation’s vision and ensure governance best practices. Additionally, our leadership team meets bi-monthly to ensure that daily operations align with our strategic goals.
To uphold the highest financial and operational integrity, i-MED Africa holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) registration (#PBO 953 5258 199) and complies with King IV Codes of Good Practice. As a BBEEE Level 1 contributor, we actively support diversity, equity, and economic inclusion.
Governance Statistics
- 5 Board Meetings are held annually to ensure strategic oversight
- 24 Leadership Meetings per year to drive operational effectiveness
- 100% financial compliance with statutory reporting and governance requirements
- BBBEE Level 1 Certification, reinforcing our commitment to empowerment and equity
- PBO Registration ensuring eligibility for tax-deductible donations and public benefit activities
Through transparent leadership, rigorous compliance, and strategic foresight, we continue to ensure that i-MED Africa remains an organisation rooted in trust, impact, and sustainability.
Get in Touch
We welcome collaboration, questions, and support from individuals, organisations, and partners who share our vision for community health, education, and empowerment. Whether you’d like to learn more about our programmes, volunteer, donate, or partner with us, we’d love to hear from you!
- Address: 10 Madela Rd, Masakhane, Gansbaai
- Email: info@imedafrica.org
- Page: imedafrica.org
- Cell: 084 585 8775
- Post: Postnet Suite #32, Private Bag 1, Gansbaai, 7220
Acknowledgements
The impact of i-MED africa would not be possible without the invaluable support of our donors, funders, and community partners.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Aqunion (Pty) Ltd, Aqunion Whalerock Farm, Badisa Gansbaai, Gansbaai Day Clinic, Grootbos Foundation, Hermanus Provincial Hospital, Ikamva Blompark, Irvin & Johnson Danger Point, Marine Dynamics, Nation Mushrooms, Nussbaum Foundation, Pearly Beach Conservancy, PowerOneForOne, Stiftung Nord-Süd Brücken, Taurus Kelp, White Shark Projects, Xplorio, and i-MED vision for their generosity and commitment to health education, mental well-being, and community empowerment.
Your support enables us to expand our programmes, train community health promoters, and sustain critical interventions that make a tangible difference in people’s lives. These partnerships reflect the power of collective action, demonstrating that together, we can create lasting change.
Nedbank Current Account
IMED AFRICA NPC
ACC No: 1201501784
Branch Code: 198765
Code: NEDSZAJJ
Account Details:
IMED AFRICA NPC
Nedbank Current Account
ACC No: 1201501784
Branch Code: 198765
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ