Whats Paballo About?

Paballo started in 1989, when a Catholic priest called for a ministry for inner city Johannesburg to befriend the poor and address the plight of the homeless and destitute. The Central Methodist Mission responded by introducing Pepo Ya Batho - Feeding the people. Initially the ministry only focused on providing food for the inner city's homeless, in cooperation with other churches in the area.

As further needs were identified, their work expanded to include:
• feeding people once a week;
• medical care;
• providing blankets and clothing;
• spiritual care and counseling;
• help getting passports and IDs;
• Helping people return home;
• Lobbing for their basic human rights
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This broader focus led to a change in name, Paballo Ya Batho - Caring for the people, incorporating concern for human dignity along with concern for physical needs.




Roy, one of the contributing artists from the streets.




That totally unphotogenic Dave guy:), Roy (talented young artist on the streets)and Glamour Mechanic Chris Saunders


The Paballo Inner City Team (Mix of volunteers and DOCS:)




Nirav and Jon

About DOCS
DOCS (Disciples of Christ Society) is a student run Christian organization at Wits Medical School where students use their skills to help others in need. DOCS is linked to the CMF (Christian Medical Fellowship) from which it receives help and guidance from people in the medical field in South Africa and around the world.


The First Stop, Inner City community




A Sooper Big Thanks,
Goes out to Chris Saunders
for the Crazy Kool Pics :)
keep a look out for the new Paballo
website under construction.

Thanks a billion and bless