New Jerusalem Children’s Home (NJCH) was founded in the year 2000 by sisters Anna and
Phina Mojapelo, in response to the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Our Home
was born out of an urgent need to care for the many children who lost their parents,
families, and futures to this devasting crisis in the early 2000s.
Anna a legal advocate by profession, was working as a Public Prosecutor at the
Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court when she was deeply moved by the number of children in
conflict with the law. This experience led her to change career paths and, together with her
sister, Phina Mojapelo, establish New Jerusalem Children’s Home.
Anna Mojapelo is a passionate children’s advocate whose commitment to community
service began as a personal hobby grew into a lifelong mission. She is a seasoned
businesswoman and an experienced leader in community development and poverty
alleviation with over 30 years of service in the Midrand area and extensive international
travel experience, Anna has dedicated much of her life to ministering to children and youth.
She is actively involved in numerous community-building and economic sustainable
development projects. Today she serves as the Chief Executive Officer of New Jerusalem
Children’s Home (NJCH), leading the organisation with vision and compassion.
Phina Mojapelo was a dedicated social worker with more than 30 years of experience
serving vulnerable communities her work focused on supporting the elderly, youth,
children, and individuals with HIV/AIDS. Phina was especially passionate about youth
development through educational excursions and promoting green technologies. She
served as the Chief Social Worker at NJCH until her passing in 2022, leaving behind a
powerful legacy of love, service, and transformation.