St. Philomena's Children's home is a non-profit organization. Established in 1895 at St. Augustine's Hospital in Durban, South Africa, we have a cherished and proud history of serving the community. For more than a century, St. Philomena's has cared for boys and girls in need.

Today all children placed in our care have come to us through the courts and are seen as children in need of intensive care, under the Child Care Act of 1973. Through the years, over 5.000 children have passed through our doors, many becoming professionals in various fields and responsible community members.

At present we have about 90 children from various race groups in our care, ranging from 2 years to 18 years old.We are also unique in our catering for both boys and girls, giving preference to siblings, keeping families together as far as possible. This has demanded a transformation in the type of care we offer with a lot more emphasis on development.