#Changemaker of the Month

“It’s a privilege to be able to serve your community” – Badisa Tulbagh’s #Changemaker of the Month
For Arendéne Du Plessis, chairperson of Badisa Tulbagh’s management board, community service is not just a project or a position – it’s a way of

‘A servant leader is a changemaker’
Recently elected as Vice Chairperson of Badisa’s Management Board, Reverend Msawenkosi Ntshongwana shares how faith, humility and a passion for transformation shape his approach to

Meet Rev Charl van Rensburg, Badisa’s Chairperson with a heart for community
Charl is described by many as someone who truly knows and loves his community. For him, it’s simple: life only has meaning when it is

‘Our wish is for people to go home…and live out their potential’
When you walk through the doors of Toevlug Treatment Centre, you’ll find a wall with these words written in bold letters: “set free to live”.

Badisa volunteer reflects on lessons learned and the importance of showing up
“I said yes immediately. I didn’t know what I was saying yes to, but I knew I wanted to serve.” Liz Steenkamp That’s how Liz

Tribute to Annemarie Bezuidenhout: “Her heart always made room for one more”
“A mother’s heart is big – there is always room for one more,” someone once said. These words are deeply etched into Carmen Smith, Badisa’s

Social auxiliary worker from Delft is changing lives “one spark at a time”
“The communities we work with are hungry for change. They just need the skills and space to find it.” These words from Lene November (61)

How setbacks taught a tech support engineer the value of serving others
For Martin Janse van Rensburg, giving back isn’t a side project, it’s a way of life. Now partnering with Badisa to help digitise aged care

#Changemaker of the Month: Badisa and colleagues pay tribute to Juanita Beukes
Juanita Beukes (49), Manager: Social Services at Badisa’s Management Program, tragically passed away with her two teenage children in a fatal car accident on 2

#Changemaker of the Month: ‘I care deeply about my community’
With a burning passion and dedication, Anchelle Damon, a Community Development Officer at Badisa, works daily to bring positive change to the lives of the

#Verskilmaker van die Maand: Marietjie Buys
Ná jare se leef en werk op die studentedorp van Stellenbosch, hoop meeste mense om dié gejaag vaarwel te groet, nuwe stokperdjies aan te pak

#Changemaker of the Month: “Facing challenges in elderly care together, with smiles on our faces”
Showing care to elderly persons has become Anrie Uys’ mission in life since being appointed manager of Huis Uitvlucht, a program of Badisa, in December

#Changemaker of the Month: “I wanted to leave my mark by doing something for others”
Caroline Elston, Foster Care Social Worker at Badisa Tygerberg knew from the age of 16 that she wanted to be a social worker. She says,

Belindia Dagsorgsentrum in Beaufort-Wes Gee Hoop vir Ouers en Kleuters
Anne-Marie Petinger, Programbestuurder by Belindia Dagsorgsentrum in Beaufort-Wes, ‘n program van Badisa, is al vir 21 jaar betrokke by die organisasie en het talle ouers

Lizzy’s Place of Safety: A Beacon of Hope in Fisantekraal
“It wasn’t my dream at all to become a foster parent. But, what I did know was that I wanted to work with children. Children
