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Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO)
The Students' Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) runs various health and education programmes. Approximately 2 000 UCT students are involved.
The community partnership and social entrepreneurship programmes, that address inequality, are managed by 32 full-time and 5 part-time professional staff.
Operating in the Western and Eastern Cape, the health programme provides primary healthcare to 5 000 adults and children (annually) close to their homes, with fully equipped mobile clinics.
The education programme gives academic support and homework assistance to 1 300 learners weekly with structured education projects that help improve the academic ability of learners.
In the news
Volunteers see need through new eyes
SHAWCO’s 750 km health tour to four rural communities in celebration of the organisation’s 75th anniversary was an unforgettable experience for volunteers – and those they treated.
09 May 2018
Support SHAWCO’s 750 km birthday health drive
To celebrate their 75th anniversary, the Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) has launched a 750 km health drive in the province from 3 to 7 May.
24 Apr 2018
SHAWCO: 75 years of giving back
SHAWCO is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a fundraising drive to secure future efforts to promote healthcare and education in the community.
28 Feb 2018
A start that is more than a beginning
SHAWCO’s Saturday School aims to improve matric results and assist youngsters from under-resourced schools to gain entrance to the tertiary education system.
02 Feb 2018
SHAWCO: celebrating 75 years of service
SHAWCO is turning 75 and aims to raise R75 million to ensure the continued provision of healthcare, education and development services to the community.
23 Nov 2017
SHAWCO Health’s new president
Fifth-year medical student James van Duuren is the newly appointed president of SHAWCO Health for 2018.
19 Oct 2017
