MISA Community Projects

Women’s Forum Community Involvement :

 

Eastern Cape Region (Port Elizabeth)


Childline EC (Houses of Safety)

Fundraiser
The distribution of boxes to various participating dealerships for the collection of second-hand clothing and non-perishable items. Over the December holidays, the children will be sent back to their families and PE Childline assures that their basic food needs are taken care of with food hampers. The overwhelming response we have received from various dealerships with financial assistance has made it possible to purchase food hampers.

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The cheque was handed over to PE Childline
on 10 December 2010.

 

Project for 2011 : AAA Safety House 

A golf day is planned for 2011.  The proceeds will go towards the day-to-day expenses of running the Houses of Safety.

Internal raffles : The proceeds will go towards a year-end Christmas party for the children.

Collection of non-perishablefood throughout various dealerships.

Regional representatives
Heidi Reid (tel.: 041 – 399 2804 / payroll@maritimemotors.co.za)
Michelle Marx (tel.: 041 402 9400 / michelle.marx@necpe.co.za)

Vrystaat / Noord-Kaap-streek (Bloemfontein)


‘n Dag propvol pret en plesier vir die Jeugsentrum kinders van Deo Juvante, Gardinia Park, Carpe Diem en Esparanza
 Onderleiding van Lorraine van Zyl (Magnis Trucks) en haar span gededikeerde vrouens is geld ingesamel en borge gekry om die kinders van Deo Juvante, Gardinia Park, Carpe Diem en Esperanza die geleentheid te gee om ’n dag propvol pret en plesier te ervaar. Hulle is met ‘n Vodacom bus vervoer en na M&F Raceway by Kellysview geneem waar hulle “go-carts” gery het en en elke kind ook ’n geskenkpakkie ontvang het. Die verskillende huise het teen mekaar meegeding en Deo Juvante het as oorwinnaars geseëvier. Die kinders is daarna weer per bus geneem na Mizpah Lodge waar Henk Venter van Fedics hulle onthaal het met ’n heerlike vleisbraai en kuier. Om die dag af te rond het hulle “paint ball” gespeel, geswem en trampolien gespring. Die genot wat die kinders op hierdie spesiale dag ervaar het is ’n leeftyd se herinnering.

Carpe Diem

Deo Juvante

 

Esperanza

 

Gardinia Park

 

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Namens die MISA Women's Forum wil ons aan al ons borge ons dank en waardering oordra, omdat dit slegs met hulle bystand moontlik was om hierdie kinders se harte met vreugde te vul:

ABC Truck and Trailer, AD’s Engineering, Bloemfontein Truck and Trailer Alignment, Cheethas Fire, Debbie van Niekerk, Dunlop (Apollo Tyres), Durobrake and Clutch, Ellies, Environ, Faune Slaghuis, Fedics, Henk Venter, Gabriel, Kearneys Truck and Trailer, M&F, SA Airbrake & Truck, Kloppers, M & F Raceway, Magnis Trucks, Mariette van Biljon, Mizpah Lodge, Oasis Water, SA Airbrake, Simba, Sugar and Spice, TFM, Total Central, Vodacom, Wimpy

Uitstappie vir Senior Burgers op Saterdag, 19 Maart 2011

’n Toerleier het ’n begeleide toer gereël waar hulle onderandere by
die Vrouemonument ’n draai gemaak het.

Hulle het ook die dieretuin besoek.

Die vyf stêr Protea Hotel het hulle in besonder bederf en ‘n gaskunstaar het hulle ook met sang vermaak.  Sy CD is aan elkeen uitgedeel.  Daar is ook lekker litte losgemaak op die maat van “Ou Ryperd”.

Lorraine, Mina en die res van die span bedank ieder en elk vir hulle bydrae in hierdie verband.

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Toebroodjie-projek

Lorraine van Zyl en Mina Nero bedank almal wat deelgeneem het aan die toebroodjie-projek gedurende die tweede semester van 2011.  Hierdie projek het verskeie skole in Bloemfontein ingesluit.

Toekomstige projekte vir 2011/2012

Hulp met die opgradering van die Kabouterland Kleuterskool terrein.

Jaareinde kerspartytjie, wat ‘n bustoer insluit, vir minderbevoorregte kinders.

Pet  Action Group
A non-profit organisation who is trying to make a difference in the lives of animals in poverty-stricken areas in and around Bloemfontein.

Streeksverteenwoordiger
Lorraine van Zyl (tel.: 051 – 432 0280 / lorrainev@magnistrucks.com)

Natal Region


Jessica Foord Foundation and Bobbi Bear
Whilst there are a number of societies that the KZN ladies assist, the principal two are The Jessica Foord Foundation and Bobbi Bear.

In March 2008, Jessica was gang-raped by four men -  the fifth tied up her father and forced him to watch.

The Jessica Foord Foundation was established to ensure that rape victims are treated with dignity whilst awaiting the District Surgeon.  One of the main objectives is to set-up “Trauma Rooms” at every police station in South Africa as, at the moment, victims are left  (sometimes for hours) in the reception of the station.

Bobbi Bear is solely for child rapped victims.  The founder of Bobbi Bear is a very dedicated lady who will, at whatever time of day or night, go alone into the townships to help young children who have been raped.  

It should be noted that 38% of reported rape victims are children under the age of three years old.

This year’s primary project is “The Kiddi Pack Project”. 
When you give to the Jessica Foord Foundation in the form of projects, money or time, you are helping to change the way rape victims are treated i.e. the first step to become a rape ‘survivor’. You can help them regain something priceless - their dignity and self-esteem.

The Rape Bag will be used to provide immediate assistance to the traumatised child.
The Court Bag will be used when the child is required to attend court and will provide distraction (the child could be at court from early morning to late afternoon).

As Jes has to go through every bag that is donated, in order to make it easier, it is best if the items are kept separate and Jes (and the ladies helping) will pack the bags.

Should you wish to donate certain items in bulk (and not individual bags) you are most welcome - ALL donations are gratefully accepted.

Kiddi Rape Bag

  • A4 sized fabric drawstring bag
  • Surgical Gloves (protection from infection)
  • Panties/underpants (to replace soiled panties)
  • Pack of tissues or wet wipes (to clean up AFTER Medico-legal examination (no tubs please)
  • Sanitary pad (for vaginal and anal bleeding)
  • Brown paper bags (for soiled panties and other items with DNA evidence)
  • Notebook J115 (art therapy, to assist in forensic evidence gathering)
  • Blue ball point pen
  • Colouring pencils/crayons
  • Permanent marker (laundry marker to mark abuse on teddy bears)
  • Plasters for explaining and identifying abuse on teddy bear (this bear is provided by Bobbi Bear)
  • Cool-drink (expiry date way in the future)
  • Snacks i.e. chips/sweets/dried fruit
  • Teddy (for child to keep and provide comfort)

Court Bag

  • Sweets/biscuits/dried fruit
  • Cool-drink
  • Permanent marker and plasters
  • Notebook J115
  • Pencil
  • Pen blue or black ball point
  • Crayons
  • Packs of tissues or wet-wipes (no tubs please)

To make it easier regarding drop-off places, either contact Louise Bennett or, you can drop the goodies at your nearest McCarthy Toyota dealership (and they will organise for the box(es) to be sent through to her).

Three quantum loads of goodies have been delivered to Bobbi Bear’s new premises in Doornside. 

Mr. Price donated a R3 000.00 voucher which we requested they make available at the Galleria (closest shopping mall to Doornside).

Regional representatives
Louise Bennett (tel.: 031 – 335 1683 / louiseb@mcmotor.co.za)
Rosie Govindasamy (tel.: 031 5601300 / savanna.govindasamy@bmwdealer.co.za)

 

 

Martlé Keyter (National Co-ordinator),
Dana de Villiers (MISA C.E.O.), Jessica Foord
and Louise Bennett

 

 

 

 

Northern/Highveld Region


The team adopted Hoërskool Die Burger, Bergbron as part of their community involvement.

Regional representatives for this project
Ansie van Rhyn (tel.: 011 – 252 2300 / ansievr@sandown.co.za)
Elmarie Greeff (tel.: 012 – 357 9000 / elmarieg@magnistrucks.com)

Western Province Region (Cape Town)


“Huis Jabes” (Parow) (NPO no.: 063-721) Safety House for women and their children (victims of domestic violence – physically and emotionally)
“Huis Jabes” offers accommodation, food, healthcare and social services for a period of ± 4 months to help victims to become active in the community again.

Huis Jabes Christmas Party

 

Huis Jabes Christmas Party: Friday, 09 December
Ilse and Cheryll wish to thank all their sponsors Amalia Abrahams, Celest of Tygerberg Engine Rebuild, Desire de Vos, Elize Cloete, Shirley Keun, Bev Rebelo and Francois at Edgemead Running Club for contributing towards a memorable evening.

 

 

 

Get-Together: 08 September 2011
Cheryll Jeftha handed our donation to Dina Koen and Helen van Heerden delivered an inspiring speech.Thank you to participants Amalia, Cheryll, Desire and Helen for contributing to the evening in the form of eats, drinks, ect.

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Fundraiser: Saturday, 14 August 2010
The team wished to thank all sponsors (in particular Mercedes Benz Century City), family and friends for their contribution.

Current Involvement
Interactive get-together once every 5 to 6 weeks with a speaker/presenter (e.g craft sessions).

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The Western Province team recently donated R1 000-00 to them as they are currently experiencing extreme hardship.

St. Georges Safety House for Girls (Wynberg) (NPO no.: 001-088).
The Safety House provides specialised care, education and teaching of life skills in a secure environment. The objective is to reunite the girls with their families in a time-frame of two years. The home currently houses 27 children from 10 – 18 years.

On Saturday, 27 November 2010 the Western Province team arranged a Christmas Party for the girls and wishes to thank all their sponsors for their contribution towards a special and enjoyable day in the lives of these girls.

  • Honda Tygerberg (Rachel Raubenheimer)
  • Mitsubishi Motors, Paarden Eiland (Adele Els)
  • Mercedes Benz Century City (Bianca Fluckiger)
  • Kaqala Beads, Parow (Natalie)
  • Mercedes Benz Commercial Vehicles (Natalia Cutino)
  • Dazzling events (Cathy van der Westhuizen)
  • M-Kem Bellville (Heather)
  • Women’s Forum Western Province participants & family
  • McCarthy Motors, VW Parow (Linda Lamani)
  • Thierry (Luc Denichaud)

Stationery handover for girls' school needs
The handover took place on Thursday, 27th January 2011, and we wish to thank everyone involved.

St. Georges open day: Saturday, 14 May 2011
The team participated at the Home’s open day and 30 Party bags consisting of a cooldrink/juice, snacks and a do-it-yourself craft ticket where handed out to each St George's girl and the members of the dance group (Project Break Free).

St Georges Open Day

Regional representatives
Ilse Conradie (tel.: 021 – 933 9073 / ilse@orbitcoachworks.co.za)
Cheryll Jeftha (tel.: 021 4173800 / cheryllj@sandown.co.za)

Contact you regional representative should you wish to become involved.  We need your participation no matter how big or small

MISA Northern/Highveld and Head Office Staff 

We have decided to pledge our support to an organisation called “Tearfuleye Foundation” which operates from Reigerpark.  This organisation was founded by Mrs. Lilian Mackenzie in June 2004.  They initially housed 10 children who were abused and abandoned.  They are currently providing day-care facilities for 85 children.  15 Children have been placed permanently in their care.  They run a daily soup kitchen for 210 women and children and also provide additional food parcels on a weekly basis for 20 women.

Tearfuleye Foundation has been registered as a non-profitable organisation and receives no state-funding. 

The handover of collected goods took place on Thursday, 23 June 2011.  Thank you to everyone who participated.

 

 

The MISA Staff has adopted Hoërskool Die Burger, Bergbron as part of their community involvement