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Miss Earth SA – Educating our kids about the environment

Sonia — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:53:24 +0000

The Miss Earth South Africa is a program that educates young women from around South Africa (18-26yrs) about matters of the environment, as well as highlighting their individual impact and responsibility in preserving our Green Heritage

We work with these ladies in the schools and communities located in their own areas and as they complete their own individual environmental project, they are creating a larger footprint of environmental education and awareness. This leadership programme is a powerful initiative that combines young, glamorous and fashionable ladies speaking and educating youth and communities about the problems we face in the environmental sector

Our Director, Catherine Constantinides believes in the Triple Bottom-line; Planet, People and Profit and how business or not, we need to consider all three aspects holistically. We all have a role and responsibility to mother earth, we need to start today for the results of tomorrow

The 2011 STATIONERY DRIVE is well on its way. Collecting pens, pencils, rulers, books, files etc. from communities around South Africa to create stationery packs for children in need. We do not believe social and environmental issue are separate, but we believe in every project initiative we embark on we need to look at everything in a holistic manner

This year’s 2011 Stationery Drive will equip hundreds of learners going back to school with full stationery packs to start the year with the right equipment, a smile and a thirst for knowledge

We have been asking corporates, colleagues, schools and community members to get involved and assist in donating stationery for children in Soweto, Alexandra, Tembisa and Polokwane. The amount of learners that benefit depends on the amount collected

The ear-marked schools are frightfully underprivileged and learners share pencils among themselves because they simply do not have their own. Rulers, colour pencils, erasers, highlighters and scissors are a luxury. We aim to ensure that the start of their school year is filled with excitement and a zest to learn and absorb all they can during 2011. Other items that are needed are examination pads, files and note books

”ONE COLOUR PENCIL CAN DRAW A THOUSAND DREAMS”

Get in Touch:

Ella Bella
ellabella@mweb.co.za

Miss Earth South Africa Educational Officer &
UNEP Ambassador for the TUNZA Youth Programme

www.missearthsa.co.za

Women of Legacy Foundation

Sonia — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:09:32 +0000

Be an Architect of change…. and pass it on! Our purpose is to channel the experience and expertise of members to benefit women continent-wide and to inform the public about the contribution women make

Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower next generation leaders while growing and recognizing current generation leaders

Each year, Women Of Legacy recognizes six exceptional women at the Annual Visionary awards. Created in 2009 this award is to honor women who have stepped forward and changed our world with their courage, their strength, and their wisdom. These women have created lasting legacies.

NPO No: WA0000865/2009

How can you Help?

We are in need of the following items:

Food
Money
Clothing
Medical
Books/Stationery

We also need Volunteers which are paid for their time

Contact Us:

Tsitsi Mutendi

t: 26 391 244 8876
m: info@nubiaestates.com

9 Avon Mews 224 Sam Njoma Ext
Harare, Mash Central 00000
Zimbabwe

South African Hip-Hop Foundation

Sonia — Wed, 26 May 2010 09:08:05 +0000

The South Africa Hip Hop Foundation is a non-profit Association that was founded by a group of young South African Hip hop artists with the major task of grooming the hip hop culture in South Africa

NPO no: 003-134

What We’ve Achieved

Counseling and career guidance
Hip hop classes in B-Boying, Graphitti
Short courses like Computer studies
Mother care services for young children
Rehabilitation services for youth addicted to drugs.
Drama Club

What Do we Need?

Food
Money
Clothing
Books/Stationery
Transport

Contact Us:

T: 078 311 6769 / 011 673 6681

info@southafricanhiphopfoundation.org.za

http://www.southafricanhiphopfoundation.org.za

156 Carlton Centre
Johannesburg
South Africa

Future of the African Daughter

Tumi — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:21:57 +0000

The Future of the African Daughter Project (FOTAD) is a girl-child development project for girls aged 12 to 19 years who come from previously disadvantaged areas. The project aims to change the life of the ordinary girl from the township, the African daughter, by providing practical and meaningful guidance and skills to girls participating in the project. The girls are encouraged to break away from negative lifestyles and mindsets, and instead are encouraged to dream of a positive future for themselves. The project provides a constructive and safe environment where each girl is taught to dream, plan and achieve. The three areas of focus are 1) Maths and Science development, 2) Debating and Public speaking and 3) Lifeskills development.

Non-Profit Organisation Registration Number: 064-428

Gqibelo Dandala +27 (0)11 728 4208

We Need:

1. Financial Assistance
Provide financial assistance by making financial pledges on a onthly/annual/activity/other basis or once off, by organisations or individuals, for:

The monthly running costs and administration of the project

Monthly outings, field trips and educational excursions

Materials and equipment for the girls’ activities

Supporting the holiday programmes and activities

National roll-out of the youth clubs

2. Partnerships
Partnerships with organisations enable the girls to:

gain experience in different industries through tailor-made holiday internship programmes

gain exposure to varied industries by means of special projects developed especially for the girls by the organisations

be groomed, developed and mentored within alliance organizations

see women performing and being leaders within the different fields and industries

3. Personal Pledge
We invite individuals to pledge their time, at least 3 hours per quarter, to do one of the following:

Participate in a mentorship programme

Address and motivate the girls at the Saturday gathering(s)

Impart some skills and expertise to the girls

Bright Kid Foundation

Tumi — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:12:03 +0000

We convert 12meter containers into pre-schools and deliver them to level 4 trained teachers around South Africa. We have delivered 70 units to date. The programme has been very successful and sustainable. We work only with well established NGOs in each province to ensure the success of each project.

Nicholas Jaff (011) 402 7145

We Need:

We have over 300 requests for Edutainers. We need the money to fulfil these requests.

Danone Clover: Caring for our kids campaign

Sonia — Fri, 15 May 2009 08:34:57 +0000

The children of the world are innocent, vulnerable and dependent. They are also curious, active and full of hope. Their childhood should be one of joy and peace, of playing, learning and growing. Their future should be shaped in harmony and co-operation. Their lives should mature, as they broaden their perspectives and gain new experiences. But for many children, the reality of childhood is altogether different. Food, or the lack of it, is one of the factors affecting the nutritional status of children in South Africa.

Fact: 1 in 5 children in South Africa go to bed hungry each night.

Danone Clover believes that action is the answer – action that is within the grasp of people themselves. If only they are shown how.

In-line with Danone Clover’s international mission statement – ‘To bring health through food to as many people as possible’ – in South Africa, the Danone Clover Kids ‘Caring for Our Children’ campaign has now aligned itself with the Food Gardens Foundation which will focus on children and nutrition in particular. Danone Clover, producer of yoghurt and other dairy products, while still supporting CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation, has added the Food Gardens Foundation to its corporate social responsibility portfolio of beneficiaries.

For the initial roll out, Danone Clover has chosen disadvantaged schools that currently receive limited support. Also taken into account will be the number of children who can benefit as well as their vulnerability. Priority will be given to schools in which the children include many orphans, abused children, child heads of households, and so on.

The benefits include sustainability, skills development and empowerment of each school and local community, and children will benefit in particular through the alleviation of hunger and malnutrition.

‘We aim to raise funds for Food Gardens Foundation,’ says Stéphane Jacqmin, Marketing Director at Danone Clover. ‘With that kind of aid, Food Gardens Foundation, together with Danone Clover will be able to help create urgently required food gardens in underprivileged schools, primarily to feed these vulnerable children, increasing the quantity and quality of their meals and subsequently providing a sustainable livelihood for them now and into the future.’

‘For every Danone Clover product, including yoghurt, dairy-fruit juice blend, maas, and Ultramel custard purchased during the winter months of June and July, consumers will be contributing to the creation of much needed sustainable food gardens. We shall be marketing the Danone Clover Kids ‘Caring for Our Children’ campaign as usual to the nation’s generous consumers, who we know will support this cause with their shopping choices. Additional ways to contribute to the campaign will be made available to consumers on the Danone Clover website – www.danoneclover.co.za.‘

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FURTHER INFORMATION           :   CELESTE HEWETT
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