CHILD WELFARE SOUTH AFRICA and the KZN Provincial Board of Child Welfare South Africa call on all South African citizens to condemn the recent xenophobic attacks that have gripped our Province and the country and to support the victims of this brutality. Our country, South Africa, introduced Ubuntu to the world and was an example of peaceful transition from the brutal apartheid regime to a Peaceful Democratic South Africa. We showed the world that the impossible was possible with the late Nelson Mandela, our Father of the Nation and an icon of peace, reconciliation and tolerance. Where violence and brutality prevail, the most vulnerable sector of our communities, our women and children, suffer the most. All children have the right to live in peace, in love in comfort and in safety. Child Welfare South Africa and all its affiliates in the nine provinces are committed to protect our children irrespective of race, creed, religious belief or nationality. Our 44 affiliates around the Province have been requested to provide assistance where needed and to rally communities to support those who have been affected by the xenophobic attacks and violence. We, as a people, owe it to all the children in South Africa to ensure they can grow up in country where reconciliation, tolerance, peace and love prevail. We call on our leaders across the spectrum both political and community to stand up and declare that the acts of Xenophobia cannot and will not be tolerated and to take action to stop these senseless acts of brutality. “No one is born hating another person because of the colour of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite.” – Nelson Mandela in the Long Walk to Freedom. CHILD WELFARE SA & KZN REGIONAL BOARD CWSA Author: PJ Cloete from Child Welfare South Africa. More Info link: …
Tekkie Tax celebrates children ambassador for 2015
The Tekkie Tax fundraising campaign is proud to announce that Hilda Lunderstedt will continue to be the ambassador in 2015 Tekkie Tax campaign for the children’s sector of Tekkie Tax. Hilda joined forces with the campaign in 2014 where she served as the business ambassador for the children sector. Hilda is a successful business woman who is responsible for growing South Africa’s most successful pharmaceutical company to a 9-digit annual revenue. After the recent sale of the company Hilda now focus on investments in businesses and philanthropy projects, both in South Africa and internationally. Annelise de Jager, National Project Organiser said “it is heartwarming to see that prominent business people like Hilda, supports our work. She is skilled in so many ways and regularly travels the world. Yet her heart lies here, with the children of South Africa. And it is here, on local ground, that she is making a difference” Instead of spoiling loved ones for Valentine’s Day, Hilda showed where her heart lies by celebrating her birthday with the children at Heartbeat in Atteridgeville, Pretoria. The day was filled with laughter, hearts, cupcakes and a jumping castle for the children and at one stage, also Hilda. Hilda had to do her “autograph” on the arms and legs of the hundreds of children and kissed and hugged each and every one of these children so in need for love and attention Heartbeat’s Head Office is situated in Pretoria, with After School Centers in seven of South Africa’s provinces that focus on capacity building, educational support and sustainability of our youth and assisting in community development. Heartbeat exists to empower orphaned and vulnerable children to reach their full potential through quality service delivery, development and capacity building. Heartbeat’s beneficiaries receive focused attention and services to allow them to grow into the young leaders that each of the communities is in desperate need of. Tekkie Tax day is on Friday, …
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Empowerment program for all NGOs
An exciting opportunity for welfare organisations to enhance their fundraising skills Charity Support Services, well known in the NGO sector for the past 30 years, is presenting an opportunity to all NGOs in Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Gauteng to attend the launch of the 2015 NGO Empowerment program in November. The NGO Empowerment program is a 12-month coaching and mentoring program created to help NGOs to significantly boost their fundraising skills. In August 2014, Annelise de Jager was announced as the COUNTRY winner in the SME section of CEOs competition for "Africa's most Influential Woman in Business and Government". She received this award for her highly successful NGO Empowerment Program as well as the exciting national fundraising campaign “Tekkie Tax”. Annelise stated “I believe that a welfare organisation should be run like a business. This program is designed to take any organisation to the next level, whether they have just started or have been operating for years.” Gary Westwood, regional Director of Epilepsy SA said “Being part of Annelise’s program is a wonderful experience. The session that meant the most to me was on Testimonials. I cannot believe that testimonials can make such a difference in a welfare organisation” The theme of November’s functions will be “Tips and Tricks when working with donors” and it promises to be an inspiring and information-packed morning. After that, the details of the 2015 NGO Empowerment program will be revealed. Amongst other things, NGOs who join the Empowerment program will • discover the psychology of why people give, and how to use that knowledge to trigger a new wave of contributions. • learn why more effective branding will cause a significant growth in fundraising. • discover how to promote a welfare organization with a zero budget In addition to this, organizations will receive computer, social media and other technical skills training. Attention will be given to the update …