Latest press releases from www.pressportal.co.za under Associations and Organisations http://www.pressportal.co.za Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:09:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.pressportal.co.za/images/M_images/joomla_rss.png http://www.pressportal.co.za Latest press releases from www.pressportal.co.za under Associations and Organisations http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4376&Itemid=45 With the generous help of global corporate Unilever South Africa, Thokomala Orphan Care Organisation, established in 2002 and now boasting 20 care homes for HIV/AIDS orphans across the country, launched its first rural hamlet of homes today at iSiphezi, near Eshowe in northern KwaZulu-Natal. The Thokomala CUNINA Community Homes were officially opened by Sophie Vangheel, Founder and President of Belgian NGO, CUNINA, which provided funding to the tune of approximately R4.5m for building the new houses, another R300,000 to furnish them and will pay operational costs until November 2011. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:30:24 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3640&Itemid=45 New Initiative Launches to Bring About Social Change. Do you want to make a difference in somebody's life this festive season, but don't know where to start? Donate an Hour was launched in late October 2009 by husband and wife team Joey and Christine da Silva. The central idea was to create and manage a non-profit campaign that would raise funds for a specific cause each year. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:10:20 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2962&Itemid=45 Ultimate intervention for high performance office professionals in the New Millennium! Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:27:25 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2643&Itemid=45 Viva Bingo charity fundraising week. Viva Bingo will be hosting a Charity Week from the 6th to the 12th of April 2009 to benefit their chosen charity Operation Hunger in their ongoing work of combating malnutrition and assisting the needy in South Africa. Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:32:49 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2640&Itemid=45 Charities and Good Causes who run or plan to run a Golf Day will benefit from the Free promotional service from GolfPulse.net. When free means free with no catches GolfPulse.Net delivers more. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:33:07 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2513&Itemid=45 A long-standing Sappi initiative is aimed at empowering non-profit organisations world-wide through print campaigns designed by top designers. By providing the graphic design industry with a platform to showcase programmes that promote social causes, the paper manufacturer aims to make a significant impact on the information we receive globally about issues of public importance. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:47:23 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2192&Itemid=45 Sixteen charities are set to receive a financial donation and media exposure to acknowledge their efforts in fighting violence against women and children, during the 16 days of activism campaign this month (25 November-10 December). This initiative is a joint effort between The Foschini Group and SAfm in support of this campaign. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:37:55 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1546&Itemid=45 This Poverty Relief Programme will empower the youth to foster self-reliance and become self-sustainable through provision of economic empowerment & vocational skills.The project is funded by a $50,000 grant from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of South Africa.Small Business Skills provide the youth with Life Skills, Job Hunting Skills, Basic Computer Skills & Small Business Skills over a period of one-year to increase independence, self-reliance and to escape a cycle of poverty.“These trainings will instill confidence and build their self-esteem, preparing them for the job market and will also give them skills to start their own business”. Tue, 20 May 2008 12:52:09 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1404&Itemid=45 “There have been a number of articles in the press lately, discussing particular issues that relate to addiction. Whilst they are much needed, they are indicative of the government’s and the media’s lack of understanding around the issue.” These are the words of Warren Whitfield, Chairman of The Addiction Action Campaign (A.A.C.) Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:52:04 +0100 http://www.pressportal.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1206&Itemid=45 The National Lucerne Organization have just announced the establishment of the first online lucerne hay trading facility for South Africa. For the first time now, lucerne hay producers will be able to sell lucerne hay lots through the NLO’s online website trading facility on an auction basis. Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:38:55 +0100