The Africa Ithemba Network has its roots in the xhosa word Ithemba, which means hope and is recognized under the Non-Profit Organizations Act, 1997 (ACT 71 of 1997) with registration number 236-209. The organization was established many years ago. The Africa Ithemba Network aids local Cape Town communities, Girls, women asylum seekers and refugees in obtaining professional training in the different fields as well as the necessary skills to find immediate job in the community."