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Missionvale is an extremely poor shackland township in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. There is no electricity, no running water and only 16 taps to service an estimated 130,000 people. 80% of the population are unemployed and 70% are infected of affected by HIV / Aids. Large numbers of children have been orphaned due to Aids and life is a constant battle against disease and hunger.

Missionvale Care Centre has become a vital lifeline for these severly deprived people and is owned in a trust on behalf of the people of Missionvale. It is entirely funded by donations with no government support, is non denominational, is open to all and welcomes visitors and volunteers. The care centre was established in 1988 by Sister Ethel Normoyle, an Irish nun.

In 2006 MIssionale Australia was established as a channel for Australians to support this incredibly needy cause. All donations made to MIssionvale Australia are tax deductible and 95% of the donations are transferred quarterly to the care centre - 5% are used for admin costs and auditing, as required by the Australian Governement for Overseas Tax Deductible donations

2008/9 Annual Report