Port Shepstone Twinning Association
About Us
Port Shepstone Twinning Association: Promoting Shared Learning, Cultural Exchange, and Community Empowerment
The Port Shepstone Twinning Association (PSTA) is a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that has proudly served the community for over 30 years. Officially inaugurated on 9th November 1994, the Association is committed to fostering strong relationships both within our local community and internationally. Our work focuses on redressing the injustices of the past while building a future grounded in dignity, equity, education, and cultural exchange.
Our vision
To empower individuals and organisations in the development of personal dignity, value, respect and understanding of each other through the sharing of experiences in a global context in order to contribute towards the building of a more equal and tolerant society locally
Our Mission
At its heart, the Port Shepstone Twinning Association is about people. We are committed to uplifting communities through education, heritage work, dignity-driven development, and strong international collaboration. Our legacy is one of inclusion, resilience, and progress—and we proudly continue to build on it, celebrating our achievements and the enduring partnerships that make our work possible.
We promote social cohesion and advance community empowerment programmes, working together to create a more unified, equitable, and empowered society.
What lies in our heart
Operational Guideline
and Core Values
Port Shepstone Twinning Association (PSTA) embraces the following core values
Transparency
As an independent organisation we have the freedom and power to act, engage and communicate without external constraints in a transparent manner.
We operate in terms of the core values of transparency, integrity, ethics, reliability, embracing and respecting all cultures, treating people with dignity and respect. We uphold all Human Rights values. We are passionate about the work of Port Shepstone Twinning Association and are committed to our ongoing mission.