Funding available for non-profit organisations
Any organisation that cares for victims of abuse can register and apply for funding
JOHANNESBURG SOUTH – The Vital Foundation is a South African funding and information sharing body that supports non-profit organisations and the public in their quest to eradicate the massive scourge of woman and child abuse in South Africa.
The foundation provides funding to organisations that are well placed to care for victims of abuse, develops prevention strategies and facilitates the prosecution of offenders.
It wants to create a platform through its website and sponsored media channels for organisations working in this arena to promote their work and to raise awareness around some of the many issues they confront on a daily basis.
The foundation’s website facilitates easy access to information related to woman and child abuse, with the goal of providing a one-stop “shop”, not only for information, but also for links to other services and organisations offering help.
Applications for funding takes place on a biannual basis, with the first having occurred in May, and the second due to take place in September.
In its first year of operation, the Vital Foundation achieved its target, raising just under R4 million, with seven organisations receiving payouts.
Any organisation that cares for victims of abuse can register and then apply for funding. Once stringent criteria are met, the advisory committee makes a recommendation to the board of trustees, who make the final decision regarding allocation of funds.
For more information contact Vital Foundation Public Relations Officer Craig Dummett on 021 418 2466 or 082 072 4103 or send an email to craig@dummettandcompany.co.za or contact Vital Health Foods Public Relations Manager Nadine van Staden on 021 900 2500 or 082 920 5366 or send an email to nadine@vhf.co.za
