About Maryland Palliative Hospice Centre

Maryland Palliative Hospice Centre (MPHC) is an all women-led project which has its foundation in the Schoenstatt Youth. It is in this movement that they were formed and trained to be strong women and members of society. Utopia in Action – the registered name of the company – acquired the property to launch this project in Hanover Park, Cape Town to train and empower unemployed youth, establish a palliative and hospice centre, and a sustainable garden.

Vision

To honour human dignity and empower communities to overcome poverty

Mission

To create a loving and sustainable sanctuary where all can flourish with dignity through excellent palliative and hospice training, education, service, and care

The Logo Explained

The tree embodies the cycles of life, symbolising growth, strength, and renewal. Its roots signify wisdom, knowledge, and insight, with the Schoenstatt Shrine at its core, representing the heart of Utopia’s friendship, motivation, and inspiration. 

The tree’s trunk takes the form of a woman, honouring the strength and dedication of each founding member of the project. Her outstretched branches resemble triumphant arms, welcoming diverse hands and hearts to join in building a brighter future and fostering healing, help, and harmony.

Our Values

Trust

To conduct ourselves with honesty and integrity. We commit to do no harm to those entrusted to our care.

Respect

We value the human dignity of each individual soul, building relationships of compassion, transparency and love.

Empathy

We commit to mindfully serve and honour the most vulnerable regardless of race and creed.

Empowerment

We educate individuals to take responsibility for their lives and transform their consciousness through their beliefs, values and attitudes.

TREE #rootedinlove

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