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There are hundreds and hundreds of projects/charities out there that people simply don't get to hear about. These are the people/projects that need your donations and support. These projects dont have resources to develop websites or raise funds and as a result people simply dont get to hear about them. Well maybe this site can help a little...
We are developing a directory of South African projects and charities. The goal is to give every idea a free platform and a gateway to the world via our web portal. Please send me your contact details, tell me a little about what it is you do & what you would like to do, include one or two pictures and leave the rest up to me.
Send the details to charity@mawandi.co.za...
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For more information contact Colleen at colleenC@foschini.co.za - 18 November 2009 at 12h00
The Feel Good Project, a partnership between the Foschini group and Learn to Earn, a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, aims to fight poverty by training unemployed people in skills relevant to the retail supply chain.
Since its launch in May, the project has provided an opportunity to the unemployed to acquire skills with the aim of enabling them to find formal employment or become entrepreneurs.
The Feel Good store stocks refurbished customer returns, samples, rejects and overruns.
It is based in Claremont and is the public face of the corporate social investment (CSI) project.
"The Feel Good project has been designed to be self-sustaining," says Karde Buys, senior human resources manager for CSI and wellness at the Foschini group.
"All revenue generated from sales at the store go back into the project," she points out.
The Claremont Feel Good store is the group's pilot outlet. It is also the first time the company has entered into a formal partnership with a non- profit organisation.
"We are excited about this partnership with the Foschini group," says Susan Wishart, general manager of Learn to Earn.
"Our focus is the development of unemployed people and the partnership has enabled us to grow our capacity to do this."
Learn to Earn was established in 1989 and has branches in Khayelitsha and Hermanus.
So far, Learn to Earn has trained more than 8 500 people in job-related skills.
Their philosophy of "a hand up, not a hand out" is implemented in their training programmes.
They not only focus on providing practical skills, but also on addressing social issues in the communities in which they operate.
In the Western Cape, the unemployment rate is between 27.8 percent and 32 percent. Making matters worse, 82 percent of the unemployed are under the age of 40, while 13 percent of the unemployed cannot read or write.
Poverty statistics reveal that 32.5 percent of households in Cape Town earn below the poverty line of R1 845 a month a household (based on an average household of seven people).
In areas such as Khayelitsha, the unemployment rate is as high as 75 percent.
Lusanda Slaai underwent training at Learn to Earn before entering The Feel Good project programme.
"Working at The Feel Good store has been a wonderful journey for me," she says.
"My experience to date - how to deal with customers, merchandising, housekeeping and how to follow retail procedures - has taught me to respect others, to be reliable, punctual and honest.
"I see myself growing at the store, and now I am considering furthering my studies and plan to study retail management," she says.
This project is a first of its kind in South Africa and possibly even the world, says William Bent, The Feel Good store's project manager.
"I am proud to be a pioneer of an initiative like this. I am confident that this project will do well in time to come.
"We plan to take on a new group of 20 trainees every six months who will receive skills training and on-the-job experience that will
equip them for the formal employment sector."
With steady sales turnover, successful recruitment and retention of previously unemployed people in all aspects of the project (from 16 trainees at opening to 20 currently being trained) and favourable customer feedback, the Feel Good project set up is proving to be a sustainable model for success.
Two local organisations join together to play Father Christmas
Two local organisations join together to play Father Christmas to some of the world's poorest children
Despite the doom and gloom created by the recent Budget, two Waterford businesses have shown that the spirit of giving is still alive and well in the region. Hasbro Ireland has kindly donated board-games and toys to Respond! Housing Association for their South African projects. The games, along with hundreds of Christmas boxes donated by Respond! residents, will be delivered to vulnerable South African children in time for Christmas.
Respond! spokesperson Aoife Walsh is delighted that Hasbro Ireland is supporting the work of the housing charity in South Africa and said that some of the countries poorest children will benefit from their kind donation.
"The contribution by Hasbro Ireland will have a real impact on some of the children from our South African projects. Since we began our
work in South Africa in 2007, we have witnessed some extreme poverty and deprivation. Many of these young children do not have adequate housing, food or clothing not to mention games or toys to play with. Being able to provide these children with a gift this Christmas is a huge boost for everyone involved with the project."
Hasbro Ireland was also delighted to be associated with the work of Respond! in South Africa. According to HR Manager John Lennon, it was lovely to be in the position to help brighten the lives of some of the world's poorest children.
* The spirit of Christmas in Waterford is alive and well this winter as two local organisations donate to the children of South Africa. From left to right:
Fran Conroy (Hasbro Ireland), Aoife Walsh (Respond!), Claire Ludden (Hasbro Ireland), Pat Cogan, ofm (Respond!), John Hannigan (Respond!) and George Galvin (Hasbro Ireland).
In addition to the monthly prizes of an Opel Astra from John Kelly Motors and trips to Barcelona and London the December Car Draw at 
erford Credit Union saw ten lucky winners get a voucher each to the value of €1000.00 for a local business of their choice. A spokesperson for Waterford Credit Union said "we saw this as a two pronged bonus for our Car Draw members; in what has been a difficult year in the region the draw ploughed an extra €10,000 into the local economy and also the winning members were able to purchase items of their choice for Christmas." Pictured are some of the 10 lucky winners of €1000 each in the Waterford Credit Union Members Car Draw for the month of December, from left: Ursula Walsh, Bernard Place; Anthony Kelly, accepting for Hazel Kelly, Bracken Grove;Pat Doyle, collecting on behalf of Mary Cunningham; Eddie Flanagan, Green Street; Janet Lawlor, Grange; Tina Flynn, accepting on behalf of Peter Flynn, John's Pk. and Brigid Collins, Barrack Street. Photo by Aileen Drohan, Photozone.
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GOVERMENT FUNDING
LOTTO GIVES R1,3bn TO CHARITY
Source IOL - December 18 2009 at 12:28PM 
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have received R1,3 billion since April this year from the country's lottery, the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund (NLDTF) said on Friday.
Arts, culture & national heritage received R240 million while charities were the recipients of R781 million, the NLDTF said in a statement.
Sport & recreation had received R300 million.
In the period December 1 to 18, 2009, an amount of R462 million had been paid out to 55 arts NGOs, 355 charities NGOs and 110 sports NGOs.
Since inception of the National Lottery in March 2000, more than 11,000 NGOs had been allocated more than R8 billion from the proceeds of the National Lottery.
Some of the beneficiary groups that benefited from funding between April and December 2009 included the
Afrikaanse Christelike Vroue Vereeniging (R24 million) / Aged groups (R54 million) / Animal welfare groups (R9 million)
Badisa (R24 million) / Christian Social Services (R11 million) / Children's groups (R79 million) / Childline (R 7 million)
Disabled groups (R79 million) / Hospices (R25 million) / Lifeline (R12 million). - Sapa
JOBS FOR DISABLED
Guide to Building Confidence for the Disabled
03 December 2009 at 06h00 - JumpStart and The Star Workplace are giving away 50 copies of the JumpStart career and life skills guide.
The following excerpt on dealing with disabilities in the workplace comes from the career guide:
"The Employment Equity Act requires employers to target people with disabilities in order to make the country's labour force more representative of the South African population. South Africa has the only constitution in the world that recognises the rights of people with disabilities. In addition, the Equality Act and Section S of the building Regulations Act endorse the rights of people with disabilities to live, work and play in South Africa."
With 95 percent of South African people with disabilities unemployed, disability constitutes a huge burden on society and government.
But this need not be the case. Real access can lead to more employment, more earning and more spending. The goal should be the natural and unhesitant inclusion of people with disabilities into society by viewing people with disabilities as citizens that can learn, earn, spend and pay taxes.
Disability is defined as a long-term or recurring physical or mental impairment that substantially limits an individual's existence in society.
Physical disabilities - include loss of or damage to muscles, nerves, skin or bones. They lead to difficulty in mobility or performing daily activities. Some example include cerebral palsy, spinal chord injury, cystic fibrosis, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and pot-polio paralysis.
Mental disabilities - people often fail to distinguish between mental disabilities and mental illness. The distinction is that when mental illness is managed by therapy or medication, it need not be disabling.
On the other hand, psychiatric, cognitive or learning disabilities, depression, severe head trauma and unmanaged conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, can be disabling.
Sensory disabilities - include blindness or partial sightedness; deafness and hearing difficulties.
Invisible disabilities - epilepsy and diabetes are common "invisible" disabilities. Both can be controlled/managed with medication.
Albinism - is not a disability though people with albinism often identify with people with disabilities due to the discrimination they experience. Albinism is an inherited condition whereby a person can't produce normal colouring of the skin, hair and eyes. People are very sensitive to the sun.
Job opportunities for people with disabilities
There's a strong tendency to stereotype; to assume that people with disabilities can't do certain jobs because of their disabilities. And the majority of people with disabilities tend to work at lower levels.
For instance, it's common to find blind or partially sighted switchboard operators. This is why "reasonable accommodation" is crucial.
Reasonable accommodation requires an employer to provide (within reason) the aid or assistance that will allow a person with disability to function normally: software that will enable a blind person to read and operate a computer, or an accessible workplace for persons with physical disabilities.
Tips for job seekers with disabilities:
# Don't allow yourself to be pushed into a stereotypical career path.
# If you're studying further, ensure that your course is relevant and that the skills you acquire are of value in the workplace.
# Very few recruitment agencies successfully specialise in disability placement. Use "normal" agencies. They too need to learn about "disability".
# Know that, like everyone else, you will have to prove your value. Ensure, for example, that the format, content, grammar, spelling, focus and professionalism of your CV are perfect.
# In your CV, feel free to mention your disability under "Personal Details". But draw attention to your abilities, competencies and experience - your disability should be largely irrelevant.
# Understand that there may be those in the job market who are reluctant to hire you. Be assertive enough to recognise that reluctance is largely based on ignorance, and challenge it.
# Be confident - you have the same rights as any other jobseeker."
JumpStart is sponsored by Deloitte and is distributed free of charge to schools nationwide. Send your name and address details to info@jumpstarthandbook.co.za with JumpStart/The Star Give-away in the subject line and a copy will be posted to you.