The Islamic Resource Foundation of South Africa (IRFSA) was first established in 2005. In 2010 IRFSA began trading as IHATA Shelter for Abused Women and Children in order to be more inclusive to vulnerable women and children, many of whom were under the impression that the shelter only offered shelter and protection to Muslim women.

Since inception, we have directly helped more than 4000 women with empowerment, counselling, sheltering, clothing , food and protection and and assisted countless clients not resident at ihat seeking support with domestic abuse/violent situations.

Based in Heideveld on the Cape Flats, we mainly serve the local disadvantaged community, where women are often poor, uneducated and sometimes illiterate. Our shelter is open to all women affected by abuse regardless of race, religion or socio-economic status.