Disabled People South Africa (DPSA)
Disabled People South Africa (DPSA) is a cross-disability, human rights organisation that is run and managed by diasbled people themselves.
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Cape Support for Mental Health (CSMH)
A family support group founded in 1981 by the relatives of people living with Schizophrenia. They aim to
- To give support to families of people affected by schizophrenia.
- To enlighten and educate relatives and the public about schizophrenia.
- To reduce the stigma associated with schizophrenia.
National Asthma Education Programme (NAEP)
NAEP is a non-profit organisation that aims to publicise objective information about asthma diagnosis and treatment to health professionals and the South African public. NAEP is committed to helping families and communities get the asthma understanding that they need, and education medical professionals to better understand, diagnose and treat asthma.
Continue reading →Disability Info South Africa (DISA)
Disability info South Africa (DiSA) was started in 2015 by Alan Downey to provide a Free Disability Information Portal which not only gives easy access to information via our website, but also through our free contact centre, offering advice and guidance to those in need. “Unlocking the Shackles of Your Disability Using the Key of Knowledge” embodies our belief that knowledge is power and with the correct information at our fingertips, we can break free of our barriers and comfort zones to reach our goals and dreams.
Continue reading →Doctors for Life (DFL)
Doctors For Life International (DFL) is a non-profit company that was founded and established in South Africa in 1991. The organisation began in response to an increasing need for intervention to preserve Judaeo-Christian ethics and sound science within the medical profession and, in particular, protect the sanctity of life from fertilisation until natural death.
Medical professionals experience first-hand the devastating effects of societal harms such as abortions, drug misuse, suicide, sexually transmitted diseases, domestic violence and sexual assault. DFL is an organisation through which medical professionals and the broader community are able to unite as one voice and intervene in these matters. Since DFL first opposed the legalisation of abortion in South Africa in 1991 other ethical issues have been challenged including euthanasia, pornography, sexual exploitation, substance abuse and the role of alternative medicine.
Continue reading →South African Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse (SAMSOSA)
South African MALE SURVIVORS of Sexual Abuse NPC is a non-profit company registered in terms of section 14 of the Companies Act, 2008 in South Africa. registration number 2012/176739/08 and is based in the central business district of Johannesburg, South Africa.
SAMSOSA (South African Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse) serves as a resource and referral centre, providing information, support and training for victims, affected individuals and organisations in a safe, non-judgmental structure. In addition, SAMSOSA acts as an advocacy group for non-offending male rape and abuse survivors to create awareness and understanding that will change social attitudes and structures.
Continue reading →Darts South Africa (DSA)
Darts South Africa are the governing body for darts in South Africa and under their auspices, the Senior and Youth Provincial & National Championships are held. National membership is represented by all 9 Provinces
Continue reading →DeafBlind South Africa (DBSA)
As the official voice of Deafblind people, Deafblind South Africa has been formed to provide support services to DeafBlind individuals, their families, caregivers and friends as well as any other persons closely involved with their day-to-day activities. It serves DeafBlind individuals of all ages, dealing with all conditions of DeafBlindness, no matter what the degree of severity of the dual sensory impairments. DBSA was established in order to serve as the voice of Deafblind people in South Africa.
Continue reading →Hortgro-Cheries (HORTGRO-CHERRIES)
Hortgro-Cherries’ main objectives include the following:
- To establish uniform grading regulations for cherries produced in South Africa.
- To liaise with other cherry groups in the world to exchange information of mutual benefit.
- To share resources regarding production, packing and marketing aspects of cherries.
- To ensure an economically viable and sustainable cherry industry via coordinated joint actions as agreed from time to time.
- To look at ways of promoting sales and consumption of cherries on the local and export markets.
- To ensure the availability of certified plant material.
Dementia South Africa (DSA)
DementiaSA provides a 24 hour helpline; raises awareness nationally and is actively involved in research and ongoing advocacy. The organisation advises residential care facilities training nurses, community health workers and social workers as well as legal and financial professionals, community workers and occasionally the police and magistrates.
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