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ST Lukes's Hospice

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  16 July 2013
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Facts We care for about 800 patients on any one day More than a quarter of our patients are between the ages of 20 and 35 40% of our patients have AIDS 60% of our patients have cancer We have 12 community hospices spread throughout Cape Town We have almost 200 staff We have more than 650 volunteers Most of our patients are cared for in their own homes We have 2 wards, one in

ANEX

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  16 July 2013
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Who We Are Anex is a children’s rights organisation advocating for the end of all forms of exploitation and abuse of children. The scope of Anex’s work involves counter-trafficking, anti-child labour and youth development. Although all three programmes are diverse in nature they are all linked in that they actively attempt to extricate all forms or situations which result in the enslavement of children. Vision Anex envisages a society that protects the rights of children

VisionTrust

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  16 July 2013
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VisionTrust is not an aid agency. We are a growing group of people with a passion to love the neediest children around the world. Many of these children are hungry, abused, sick, neglected, or ignored. We strive to meet these crucial needs, but we don’t stop there. We know children have an even greater need: the need to be loved. As you partner with VisionTrust, you will not only be a part of providing things

Help2Read

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 July 2013
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help2read is a developmental organisation which was founded in 2005. Although our beginnings were based on an established UK child literacy charity, over the years the programme has been adapted to meet the needs of South African society. help2read is working to address national development in South Africa in two ways. Firstly, help2read addresses child literacy, a key component to national development. help2read works in public primary schools with learners in grades 2-4 who are

Down Syndrome Association of the Western Cape (DSAWC)

Posted by Smile Staff Reporter on  11 July 2013
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The Down Syndrome Association of the Western Cape (DSAWC) offers support to people with Down syndrome and similar disabilities, with support services extended to their families. Established in 1976, we aim to improve the quality of life for people with Down syndrome and similar disabilities. We help them to take their place in society, develop to their full potential and use their skills to contribute to their communities. Support to the families of those with