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Angels without Wings is a registered NPO, they offer support to families who have children with terminal illnesses or life altering conditions. They offer assistance in various ways the main one being financial assistance. Funds are generated by hosting fund raising events and they also rely on donations and sponsors. They offer emotional support by just being a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen. They have volunteers who visit the hospitals and play with the children, read stories to them and on some occasions accompany them to certain procedures, e.g. X-rays; blood tests; chemo.

Their mission to give families who have children with terminal illnesses or life altering conditions HOPE. They want the families to know that there are people who care and who want to help. They believe that all children deserve the best medical treatment and care regardless of their family’s financial status. Please see what you can do to help and assist in the great work that they do.

Contact details- Nadine Voyiatzakis, nadine@angelswithoutwings.co.za, 71 Kapok Street, 38 Glenwood estates, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, 0181

NEWKIDZ on the block (062-837-NPO) creates awareness and support of orphans; vulnerable and destitute children in South Africa, in the hope that many of them will be integrated into loving family homes.

We focus on -
• Facilitating the renovation and maintenance of children's homes; foster family accommodation; Shelters for abused women & children and Early Childhood Development Centres with the help of corporate sponsors;
• Building sustainable child–support networks in communities and linking them with foster families and children's homes;
• Promoting foster care to the general public and offering guidance to foster families.
We recruit volunteers from all walks of life to help at the makeover project by doing painting, gardening, maintenance etc. so that roughly 6-weeks’ worth of work is completed in just 3 – 4 days! We also facilitate team build projects for Corporates. Instead of company’s spending money on paint balling; quad-biking or go-carting activities, we co-ordinate a ½ - 1 day project in the community and beautify a centre – it is far more rewarding for everyone.

Contact details: Michael and Hilda de Beer Telephone: +27(0)219815425 Fax: +27(0)866725152 Mobile:+27(0)798755745 Email Address: newkidzsa@gmail.com / Website: www.newkidz.org.za

Milk Matters is a Cape Town based charity organisation that collects and supplies breastmilk to babies deprived of their mothers' milk, giving them the best possible start to life.
In addition, Milk Matters, a registered Non-Profit and Public Benefit Organisation, feels very strongly about informing the public and all related parties of the advantages of breastfeeding. Headed by a passionate and dedicated team Milk Matters aims to educate both the public and medical personnel about the need for donor breastmilk and the incredible benefits that it provides to babies.

In the Western Cape, with a high prevalence of premature babies and the presence of HIV, the need for donated breastmilk is pronounced. Whether you wish to make a donation that will make a difference to a child's life or if you would like to find out more about breastfeeding in general, our site provides you with a wealth of information.

Contact details- Email: info@milkmatters.org
Telephone: Jenny Wright 083 7716230
Website: www.milkmatters.org

Reach For A Dream believes that no child should live without hope. Childhood is intended to be the most magical phase of human existence, filled with dreams, aspirations and most of all fun! For children who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness, the wonder of childhood is often lost in the emotional, physical and financial strain of dealing with their illness.

Reach For A Dream strives to alleviate part of this anxiety by creating a novel environment for the child, one that is focused on laughter, excitement and entertainment. We encourage our children to stretch their imaginations and dream beyond their greatest expectations.

Reach For A Dream fulfils the dreams of children between the ages of 3 and 18 who have been diagnosed as having a life-threatening illness by a medical practitioner. Each child living with a life-threatening illness is given an opportunity to dream as we do not discriminate based on race, culture, financial status or any other factor.

We work with children across South Africa with our main centres in Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Our National Office is situated in Randburg, Gauteng.

Tel: (021) 555-3013
Fax: (021) 555-3073
Cell: 082 782 6268
Email: heidi@rfad.org.za

The Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Support Group of Southern Africa (ADHASA) is a registered non-profit organisation (Section 21) & has been assisting people for over 20 years, living with and/or affected by ADHD.

The Support Group was founded on the principal of healthier eating & better dietary choices, with possible improvements in mood, concentration and behaviour, however, all modalities of treating ADHD as a multi-faceted condition, are considered & supported.

Contact us to find out about our Recommended Food List©.
We also offer information, advice, support & guidance as well as referrals to other professionals to further assist you.
Tel: (011)888-7655
Email: adhasa@telkomsa.net
Web: www.adhasa.co.za

Iris House is a vibrant charity committed to enriching the quality of life for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and providing support for their families. We are based in Cape Town's Northern suburbs and currently are hard at work raising the money needed to make our care services a reality.

Our care service is based around the needs of the whole family, so as well as caring for the children and young people, we plan activities for siblings and support for parents. Our services are free of charge as we believe quality care and respite is a necessity not a luxury. We want to make a real difference to families who find themselves in unimaginable circumstances. Helping them live life to the full by providing opportunities for fun and laughter, as well as helping them through the tougher times.

Contact details:
Website: www.iris-house.org
Email address: sue@iris-house.org
Tel: 021 5590800
Fax: 086 512 6667
Address: 8 Smarag Crescent, Welgelegen, Parow, 7500

www.theshinecentre.org.za
Tel: 084 615 4680
E-mail: shinecentrecapetown@gmail.com

Established in 2000, The Shine Centre, 2010 WISE Awards nominee, is a volunteer driven NGO which has developed a proven and innovative approach to mentoring second language learners. The programme provides support in literacy and language enrichment to children in Grade Two and Three. With the slogan ‘Words can Change Worlds’, Shine encourages children, parents, communities and businesses to work in partnership towards securing a better education for the children of South Africa and creating a nation of readers.

With 5 flagship centres and nearly 300 trained volunteers, Shine has also had many requests from schools, individuals and other NGO'S to share its model, and has started its own Outreach programme.

For more information on becoming a Shine volunteer, giving children the gift of reading or becoming a MyVillage supporter of The Shine Trust, please contact Kerry White on 084 615 4680, visit www.theshinecentre.org.za or email shinecentrecapetown@gmail.com

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http://www.cotlands.co.za
Tel: (011) 683-7200
E-mail: info@cotlands.org

Cotlands is a non-profit South African organisation that provides for orphaned and vulnerable children’s needs. We are currently active in six provinces, providing a full continuum of care to over 8,000 beneficiaries. Our projects offer services ranging from community based care through to residential care of vulnerable children between the ages of 0 and 12 years. Most of the children come to us having been neglected, abused, abandoned or suffering from a life-threatening illness.

Our programs include home based care, early childhood development centres, toy libraries, food gardens, counselling, places of safety and end-stage palliative care for children with AIDS.

Our focus is to develop each child holistically, focusing on their health, educational and psychosocial needs. In this way, we will be able to proactively impact the child, the family, the community and the nation for now and the future.

A Reaching Hand is a charity project run by Karin Hoole. Their Mission is to create a sound foundation for vulnerable children and women in need. Fund raise to give children a chance to attend school and further their education, as well as create employment.

My vision is help to self- help. My big plan the next 6 months is to build a proper house for Ebenizer Educare centre instead of the shack catering for 30 vulnerable children.
Non-Profit Organization, NPO Registration number: 82054

A drop of rain is insignificant, but together we can make a river- Karin

If you want to learn more about A Reaching Hand and how you can help to make a real difference. Do not hesitate to contact Karin by phone or email.

Karin Hoole +27 82 295 44 68
karin@areachinghand.com
www.areachinghand.com

The mission of the Home of Hope is to provide services for the safety, well-being and protection of all children and families in need of it;- with timely intervention to calls for assistance, providing a protective environment in which our staff can ultimately endeavour through protection, education and support to integrate them successfully back into their respective communities, breaking the cycle of abuse.

Please visit our web- site on www.homeofhope.co.za or e- mail us on info@homeofhope.co.za and phone number 021 5563573