About Us
About CHC
Community and Health Center (CHC) Is a charitable organization 501c3 registered in the USA—Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and with its activities (functioning) in Africa—Kanye, Botswana.
Our History
For the past 7 years the Community and Health Center (CHC) has seen tremendous growth in serving the essential needs of the under-resourced community, Kanye, Botswana.
Foundering
The Community and Health Center was founded by Matlhatso Kesupile-Reed, a nurse and behavioral health psychotherapist residing in Philadelphia, PA (USA). Reed established the non-governmental organization (NGO) to spread her passion, compassion and love for serving humanity.
To support her mission, she has received invaluable resources and support from her husband Samuel A Reed III, a teacher and business consultant, and her brother Mooketsa Busboy Kesupile, former headmaster who resides in Kanye, Botswana.
Our Values
The Need for Supporting CHC
Since its founding, over $200,000.00 has been donated to directly support and grow CHC’s mission, thanks to the generosity and philanthropy of board members and donors.
Despite all the generosity and support, the needs of the community in Kanye, Botswana are growing at a rapid rate, thereby requiring more resources. With the growth of need from CHC in Kanye, Botswana, additional support is needed from the community as well, so that CHC can continue to provide essential resources.
Philosophy
Our philosophy is to help people to help themselves
Vision
Our vision is to serve the people in the community’s social, physical, psychological, spiritual and intellectual wellbeing.
Mission
Our mission is to provide services to the underserved members of the community of Kanye, Botswana. We provide services for all ages—children, youth and elderly—by providing an environment that is safe and secure, as well as promoting education and a holistic high-quality life, with dignity, respect and compassionate care to everyone we serve.
Our Beliefs
Equal rights to all of humanity regardless of sex, beliefs and economic status
Fair distribution of resources—especially for the underprivileged.
Equal opportunities for education—especially for the handicapped and underserved.
Empower people and equip them to help and sustain themselves.
Bridge the gap between the lower and high classes in society.
Be compassionate to all of humanity and create social harmony