CSI Initiatives
SHOUT is a moral barometer for South Africans, by South Africans and will be used as a mouth piece for the activation of integrity and responsibility for citizens of South Africa. It will allow and encourage the nation to stand up together and administer a moral injection directly to the heart of South Africans and those who live within its borders. It starts with ME for the greater WE. We exis...
read more Hospice is pledged to provide a Holistic, Palliative care Service, for patients diagnosed with Cancer, HIV, AIDS and Motor Neuron Disease within the safety of the Patient's own home, with the comforting knowledge that their traumatic experience is being shared with a Nurse directed, medically supported, multi-disciplinary team of specially trained Professionals and Volunteers. Our aim is to imp...
read more Life College specialises in Character Education, which is tested and refined in student-run Real Life Projects in order to produce Self and Social Leadership. Traditional schooling is not enough. Life College breaks the slave mentality and builds a champion mentality. Life College’s Purpose is to build a nation of champions. Life Champion Leadership Programme. This includes more than 50 p...
read more The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind was founded in 1953 by Gladys Evans and a temporary training centre was rented in Parkwood, after she returned from England with her famous guide dog, Sheena. The South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind is now training dogs to assist people with disabilities other than blindness. Their mission is to enhance the mobility, independ...
read more The Lusito Association was established in 1979 by a group of Portuguese parents who found a need for a school for the differently abled within the Portuguese community. The Lusito Association started the first Lusito School under the auspices of the Mental Health Society of the Witwatersrand and has subsequently grown with the school. The Lusito Land festival is an important part of the Lusito ...
read more The KZNPO’s mission is to provide a platform, through the medium of music, within all sectors of the community for the experience of live music. It also aims to identify and nurture local talent and skills through education and development, ensuring the future viability of the Orchestra and orchestral music. It is committed to achieving this through musical excellence; integrity; honesty;...
read more SABT is South Africa's largest professional ballet company, aiming to bring the glamour, escapism and magic of ballet to all. With 34 contracted dancers, SABT is the country's largest dance company and one of the largest arts companies of any kind. It has established itself as a major player in the performing arts with impressive productions of the classical ballets, new works by South African ...
read more The Salvation Army is an international movement, and an evangelical branch of the Universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible; it's ministry motivated by the love of God. The mission is both spiritual and practical, encompassing the preaching of the Gospel and alleviating human suffering and distress without discrimination.
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read more The Miss Earth South Africa is a programme that aims to empower young South African women with the knowledge and platform to create a sustainable difference in its plight to combat the destruction of our natural heritage. The event allows for a platform whereby awareness of our environment our wildlife are created, as well as the conservation of our natural legacy in South Africa, and ultimatel...
read more From rescuing fishermen clinging to an overturned boat in stormy seas and transferring a critically ill baby from a regional hospital to a specialised children's ward, or flying health specialists into isolated areas, the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service is changing lives, saving lives.
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read more The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) is a non-profit organisation that saves lives on South African waters. Sea Rescue is run by 880 highly skilled volunteers who are on standby day and night throughout the year. Donations and sponsorships cover the annual running cost of R17-million. NSRI enjoys a good working relationship with other emergency services, and believes that it is through team...
read more CANSA is a community-driven and volunteer-based organisation that has been fighting cancer to save lives for the past 77 years. Started in 1931 by a group of medical professionals concerned about the high incidence of cancer, CANSA has grown to become one of the leading cancer NGOs in the country, with 45 offices countrywide.
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read more The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital had relatively humble beginnings when it opened in 1956, but today it is a cornerstone of paediatric health care in southern Africa, treating approximately 250 000 patients each year. Not only does the Hospital treat extremely sick children with great success, empathy and commitment, but it also serves as a facility to train others and runs an effe...
read more In southern Africa, there are 18 LifeLine centres, along with thirteen outreach centres, co-ordinated nationally to extend help to each other and to individuals in need throughout the country. LifeLine provides a 24-hour confidential crisis intervention service, available at no cost to all sectors of the community, regardless of race, religion or social standing, and regards itself as an emotio...
read more The Sunflower Fund was formed in 1999 in support of the SABMR and was inspired by Chris Corlett and Darren Serebro’s heroic struggle against leukaemia. It was formed by parents whose children had contracted leukaemia, and in some cases had lost their battle against it. Their aim was to secure financial support in order to increase the number of bone marrow stem cell donors in South Africa...
read more Starfish Greathearts Foundation is an international development charity, aiming to bring life, hope and opportunity to children in South Africa, who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. Starfish is the response of a global community of people on a passionate quest to change perspectives, beliefs and ultimately outcomes for the growing number of orphaned and vulnerable children in ...
read more For the last 14 years, SADAG has been at the forefront of providing counselling services; mental health awareness programmes; powerful media campaigns; school talks; and rural outreach initiatives to thousands of patients, families and communities in South Africa. SADAG is committed to quality counselling, outreach programmes and capacity building work throughout South Africa.
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read more The key objectives of the South African Disabled Golf Association are to encourage and promote every South African with a permanent disability to play and enjoy golf. Playing golf is a viable form of rehabilitation and recreation for the disabled. SADGA aims to bring together able and disabled golfers to share their love for the game, in the spirit of friendship and competition.
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read more At Little Eden , they believe that no matter how profoundly disabled a person may be, he or she is still a whole complete being, with a body, a mind, a spirit and a soul. Little Eden caters for profoundly mentally disabled children – i.e. those who are classified as uneducable – of all races and creeds. Priority is given to those who have been abandoned or abused, or who come from s...
read more Reach For A Dream endeavours to help children with life-threatening illnesses and their families to believe in the power of dreams, to know that tomorrow is worth fighting for, and that smiles and fun can still be a part of their lives today. It believes that children can beat life-threatening illnesses by dreaming of better things, and by taking part in activities that boost their confidence. ...
read more The President’s Award’s mission, with the assistance of adult volunteer leaders, is to empower young people between the ages of 14 and 25, by providing a balanced, non-competitive framework for self-development that will increase their self-esteem and enhance their capacity to achieve in whatever context they find themselves: enabling them to become responsible, active citizens with...
read more Kids Haven provides residential care for street children and other abused, abandoned and neglected children in need. The care includes access to appropriate education for the individuals, counselling and therapy, and opportunities to be involved in sport and other recreational activities.
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read more Cotlands is committed to filling the medico-socio-economic gaps in communities, by providing a range of services that will ensure the provision of food security, reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS, create jobs, and foster self-sustainability. To achieve this, Cotlands has ensured that all of its outreach projects include food garden initiatives, income-generating projects, and educational component...
read more The IoD SA specifically represents directors, professionals and business leaders in their individual capacities, and offers prestigious membership, providing a unique opportunity for networking and business development in all spheres of business. The organisation aims to bring about continual development and lifelong learning by facilitating internationally-recognised director development and e...
read more The Marketing Association exists to advance the cause of all marketers and companies who have a specific marketing budget in their financial statements. We are the voice of the Marketing industry and as such play a vital role in influencing the drafting of new legislation and supporting all the structures and codes that contribute to effective self-regulation of the industry. Our aim is to add ...
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The Pendoring advertising competition and project, established in 1994 by the most important role players in the South African media world, focus on the promotion of outstanding Afrikaans advertising. As such, Pendoring has grown into a prestigious event on the advertising calendar since its inception with considerable cash prizes for category winners, bursaries for students and a st...
read more The Loerie Awards were first held in 1978, as a mechanism to support and grow television advertising. Since then, the Awards have expanded to encompass every area of brand communication, including radio and print advertising; design; architecture; direct marketing; non-broadcast video; live events; and digital media. The Awards are now regionally-focused on Africa and the Middle East, and entr...
read more Since its inception as a professional body in 1971, The Advertising Media Association of Southern Africa (AMASA) has been at the forefront of media education and training in South Africa. The primary focus of AMASA will be on the education of people with an interest in the media, marketing and advertising industry, with a view to improving knowledge and skill in media decision making technique...
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