South Africa Visually Impaired People’s Association
Empowering Visually Impaired People to Live Independently
SAVIPA provides rehabilitation, education, life skills, awareness and empowerment programmes for blind and partially sighted people in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
Registered NPO & PBO serving visually impaired communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
Founded in 2002
Supporting blind and partially sighted people for over two decades.
NPO & PBO
NPO No: 022-604-NPO
PBO No: 930000047
90 Beneficiaries
Providing institutional and community-based rehabilitation support.
Rural KZN Focus
Serving communities around Magaye, KwaDindi and Pietermaritzburg.
About SAVIPA
Building Independence, Confidence and Equal Opportunity
SAVIPA was created to respond to the needs of marginalized blind and partially sighted people in rural KwaZulu-Natal. The organisation works to improve quality of life through rehabilitation, education, disability awareness, independent living skills and community-based support.
Our Programmes
Practical Support for Independent Living
SAVIPA provides hands-on training and support to help blind and partially sighted people build confidence, independence and everyday life skills.
Independent
Travel
Orientation, mobility and cane skills that help beneficiaries travel safely and confidently in their homes, communities and public spaces.
Daily Living
Skills
Hands-on training in personal care, food preparation, clothing care, home organisation and everyday self-sufficiency.
Communication Skills
Braille, labelling, reading, writing and accessible communication skills that help people communicate and manage daily tasks.
Personal Management
Support with budgeting, planning, appointments, communication, work-readiness and managing personal affairs.
Our Purpose
Creating Independence, Dignity and Equal Opportunity
SAVIPA provides hands-on training and support to help blind and partially sighted people build confidence, independence and everyday life skills.
Independence
Helping blind and partially sighted people build the skills needed for daily life, travel and self-sufficiency.
Dignity
Promoting respect, inclusion and the rights of people with visual impairment in their communities.
Opportunity
Creating access to education, awareness, skills development and socio-economic empowerment.
Our Programmes
Supporting People, Families and Communities
SAVIPA works with blind and partially sighted people, especially those in rural KwaZulu-Natal, helping them access skills, support, education and greater independence.
Blind Adults
Supporting adults with practical skills for daily independence and community participation.
Youth and Adolescents
Creating access to education, literacy, life skills and empowerment opportunities.
Rural Communities
Reaching people in rural areas through community-based rehabilitation and awareness.
Partially Sighted People
Helping people with low vision build confidence, communication and independent living skills.
Women and Girls
Promoting equal access to education, support and development for visually impaired women and girls.
Families and Caregivers
Building understanding and support around visual impairment in homes and communities.
Get Involved
Help Create a More Accessible Future
Your support helps SAVIPA provide rehabilitation, education, life skills and empowerment programmes for blind and partially sighted people in KwaZulu-Natal.
Contact SAVIPA
Get in Touch With the Organisation
For referrals, partnerships, support, programme enquiries or general information, please contact SAVIPA directly.
- Call Us: 076 549 5848
- Email Us: info@savipa.org.za
- Email Us: magayecentre@gmail.com
- Find Us: Magaye, KwaZulu-Natal, KwaDindi, Taylors Halt, Pietermaritzburg