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GBV and HIV/AIDS: Breaking the Cycle
Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations in South Africa. As we mark World AIDS Day during the 16 Days

The impact of GBV on early childhood development
The South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the third quarter of 2023/2024 paint a grim picture: 171 children were murdered in 2024, with

Werkgewers: maak jou werkplek toeganklik vir siggestremdes met behulp van oriëntering en mobiliteit
Tans is daar ongeveer 360 000 siggestremdes in Suid-Afrika. Die indiensneming van blindes was in die verlede meer aangemoedig as dié van ander gestremdhede, grotendeels

Tips for supporting someone living with dementia
Dementia is the umbrella term under which various diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s fall, and negatively affect a person’s cognitive functions including memory, language

How to Help Your Elderly Parents Transition a Retirement Home
Learn how to prepare your elderly parents for a smooth transition to a retirement home by recognising the right time, having compassionate conversations, exploring care

FutureCare Conference Calls for Collaborative Solutions to Address SA’s Elderly Care Crisis
Badisa’s FutureCare Conference, which took place on 4 and 5 September at the Dutch Reformed Church in Stellenberg, brought together key players from academia, government,

National Wills Week 2024: Support Badisa and Leave a Lasting Legacy
National Wills Week is a nation-wide initiative that offers South Africans the opportunity to consider their legacy and ensure that their wishes are respected after

Ondersteun Badisa tydens Barmhartigheidsmaand in Augustus
Gedurende Barmhartigheidsmaand in Augustus, poog Badisa en sy verskeie programme om gemeentes bewus te maak van hul impak en hul dienste. Hul bied ook vir

Honouring the Remarkable Women at Badisa
Women’s Day is commemorated on 9 August in South Africa every year, and serves as a tribute to over 20 000 women who marched to

Corporate Volunteerism: A Step-by-Step Guide
Mandela Day, observed on 18 July, aims to inspire individuals and organisations to take meaningful actions that contribute to positive global change. This national day of volunteerism and philanthropy has become a powerful movement, encouraging people to donate their time, goods, resources, and services to various beneficiaries across South Africa. By embracing the spirit of Mandela Day, companies can foster a culture of corporate volunteerism, creating lasting impacts within their communities and strengthening their commitment to corporate social responsibility.

Teaching Kids the Value of Volunteering
All we need to live a good life we learnt in preschool: saying please and thank you, packing away your toys and cleaning up after

It Takes a Village to Build a Legacy
An Interview with Ronel van Zyl, Director Social Services at Badisa For the past 30 years, Ronel has dedicated her life to Badisa’s mission of

Drug Awareness Week: Advice for Parents Concerned about their Child’s Substance Use
“Drug Awareness Week aims to create awareness as well as educate the public, especially the youth, about the dangers and consequences of substance abuse,” says

Mylpaal 7 | Badisa se Dwelmrehabilitasieprogramme Bring Hoop en Genesing
Terwyl ons Jeugmaand herdenk, is dit ook belangrik dat ons bewustheid skep rakende die uitdagings wat ons jeug in die gesig staar, naamlik substansafhanklikheid. Badisa

Mylpaal 6 | ‘n Eeu van Dienslewering
Mylpaal 6 | ‘n Eeu van Dienslewering Terwyl ons Badisa se 21ste bestaansjaar vier, vier ons nie net ons eie reis nie. Ons gebruik ook

Mylpaal 5 | Kollig op Dienssentrums vir Bejaardes
Mylpaal 5 | Kollig op Dienssentrums vir Bejaardes Elkeen van ons kan ons ‘n belangrike rol speel in die lewens van ouer persone (65 jaar

Badisa 21 Milestones
Badisa 21 Milestones Milestone 4: Badisa Celebrates a Decade of Impacting Lives for Good Badisa celebrates its 21st anniversary this year, and every week we

How to Respond When you Suspect Child Abuse
How to Respond When you Suspect Child Abuse As Moms, we all want to believe that children are safe and loved, but the reality is

Badisa 21 Mylpale: Kinder – en Jeugsorgsentrums Floreer
Badisa 21 Mylpale: Kinder – en Jeugsorgsentrums Floreer Badisa vier vanjaar sy 21ste bestaansjaar, en stel elke week ‘n mylpaal bekend in aanloop tot die

Badisa 21 Mylpale: Integrasie van Badisa Kantore was ‘soos om ‘n vliegtuig te bou terwyl mens vlieg’
Badisa 21 Mylpale: Integrasie van Badisa Kantore was ‘soos om ‘n vliegtuig te bou terwyl mens vlieg’ Die tweede mylpaal van Badisa se 21 jaar

21 Mylpale: Badisa se Mondigwording: 21 Jaar van Genade
21 Mylpale: Badisa se Mondigwording: 21 Jaar van Genade Badisa vier hierdie jaar sy 21ste verjaardag en ons is dankbaar vir die volhoubare bestaan van die

#AwesomeElderly: Parow Senior Centre Ladies Knit Bears for a Good Cause
Click here to read the blog in Afrikaans / Kliek hier om die blog in Afrikaans te lees #AwesomeElderly: Parow Senior Centre Ladies Knit Bears

#AwesomeElderly: Parow Senior Sentrum Dames Brei Beertjies vir ‘n Goeie Doel
Kliek hier om die blog in Engels te lees / Click here to read the blog in English #AwesomeElderly: Parow Senior Sentrum Dames Brei Beertjies

In Gesprek met Basie van Wyk
Kliek hier om die blog in Engels te lees / Click here to read the blog in English In Gesprek met Basie van Wyk Ons

In Conversation With Basie van Wyk
Click here to read the blog in Afrikaans / Kliek hier om die blog in Afrikaans te lees In Conversation With Basie van Wyk We

Badisa Revises Supervision Policy to Empower and Care for Social Workers
Badisa Managers: Social Services and Supervisors Click here to read the blog in Afrikaans / Kliek hier om die blog in Afrikaans te lees Badisa

Badisa Hersien Supervisie Beleid om Maatskaplike Werkers te Bemagtig en Versorg
Badisa Bestuurders: Maatskaplike Dienste en Supervisors Kliek hier om die blog in Engels te lees / Click here to read the blog in English Badisa Hersien

Meet the New Leaders of Badisa: Champions of Social Development
Meet the New Leaders of Badisa: Champions of Social Development Badisa, a registered non-profit organisation* and a public benefit organisation**, has elected a new Members’

Ontmoet die Nuwe Leiers van Badisa: Kampioene van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling
Ontmoet die Nuwe Leiers van Badisa: Kampioene van Maatskaplike Ontwikkeling Badisa, ‘n geregistreerde nie-winsgewende organisasie* en ‘n openbare weldaadsorganisasie**, het ‘n nuwe Ledevergadering en Bestuursraad

Make a Lasting Impact This Financial Year: Help Badisa and Transform Lives in SA
Make a Lasting Impact This Financial Year: Help Badisa and Transform Lives in SA As the financial year draws to a close in South Africa,

HOME FOR OLDER PERSONS IN CERES DAMAGED BY FIRE ON CHRISTMAS EVE
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – HOME FOR OLDER PERSONS IN CERES DAMAGED BY FIRE ON CHRISTMAS EVE 25 December 2023 For the residents and

TEHUIS VIR OUER PERSONE IN CERES BESKADIG DEUR BRAND OP OUKERSAAND
PERSVERKLARING VIR ONMIDDELLIKE VRYSTELLING – TEHUIS VIR OUER PERSONE IN CERES BESKADIG DEUR BRAND OP OUKERSAAND 25 Desember 2023 Vir die inwoners en personeel van

Transforming Lives Through Lotto Support
Transforming Lives Through Lotto Support: Badisa’s Impactful Initiatives in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Community Outreach We are thrilled to share the incredible impact made

Kylie Valentyn from Tikkel Tokkel Daycare Centre: This is how I make a difference in children’s lives
Kylie Valentyn from Tikkel Tokkel Daycare Centre: This is how I make a difference in children’s lives Kylie from Tikkel Tokkel says: I am a

Little Seeds, a programme of Badisa – Preparing children to thrive in a rapidly changing world
Little Seeds, a programme of Badisa – Preparing children to thrive in a rapidly changing world In the South African context, embracing and celebrating diversity