Incredible NGO’s in the spotlight

We salute these charitable organisations for their great work

SPOTLIGHT ON: FOODFORWARD SA

The largest food distribution organisation in our country, addressing widespread hunger.  

FoodForward SA’s mission is to “connect a world of excess to a world of need” by recovering quality surplus food from farmers, supermarkets and manufacturers and giving it to community organisations that serve the poor.  

More than 80% of the food recovered is nutritious. In the past year, it distributed an impressive 88-million meals, reaching 985 000 people daily through its extensive network of 2 750 beneficiary organisations across the country.  

The organisation also contributes to the global movement of food banking, diverting edible surplus food from landfills.  

Tel: 021-531-5670  
Email: info@foodforwardsa.org  
Website: foodforwardsa.org  

SPOTLIGHT ON: HANNAH’S PLACE OF SAFETY

Founded in 2016 by Janine Fabe, this NGO is dedicated to providing  

a loving and secure environment for abused and abandoned children in Cape Town’s Mitchell’s Plain area. Working closely with the Department of Social Development, the organisation offers “safety care” to babies, from newborns to one year old, who have experienced neglect or abuse or been abandoned.  

During their three- to six- month stay at Hannah’s Place, the dedicated staff work tirelessly to improve the physical and emotional well-being of each child in their care. The organisation ensures that the children receive necessary medical attention, including check-ups, treatment and referrals to specialised hospitals if needed.  

They also prioritise the children’s overall development, with occupational therapists regularly visiting, and arrange family visitation where possible to maintain connections. Hannah’s Place of Safety encourages community involvement and awareness, welcoming visitors to witness their work and understand the importance of foster care.  

By collaborating with safety care parents in the area, they extend their impact to more vulnerable children, resulting in successful placements and positive outcomes for most of the children they have cared for.   

Tel: 066-073-7233  
Email: hannahsplaceofsafety@mweb.co.za  
Website: hannahsplaceofsafety.org 

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