Tembaletu’s vision is a literate, prosperous and democratic South Africa in which everyone is able to actively participate in all spheres of social, economic and political life Tembaletu is derived from the IsiZulu word “ithembalethu”, which, when translated into English, means “our hope The Tembaletu Trust and the Tembaletu Community Education Centre were established in 1989 The Tembaletu Trust is a registered NPO Trust Our mission is to raise the level of awareness, knowledge and skills of marginalized communities and individuals through the provision of quality information, resources and education and training programmes in resourceful and accountable ways