Stop Trafficking of People

STOP is a non-profit alliance who aims to create awareness about the realities of trafficking, to network organisations working in the field and to get victim assistance structures in place.

Contact us if you want to start your own initiative in your area or if you want to join our mailing list.

www.stoptrafficking.org.za

Justice Acts and Traffick Proof

Traffick Proof is a tool that was developed by Justice Acts with the aim of educating the “at risk” on how to recognise signs of being trafficked and to empower them to take preventative measures, report trafficking and get help if victimised. This tool can be used to raise awareness in communities and in schools. The manual can be downloaded on their website and you can also invite Justice Acts to come and do a presentation in your community.

www.justiceacts.org

Missing Children SA

The name says it all! If someone reports a child that went missing, this organisation sends out notifications via various channels. With this information being released while the trail is still hot, the chances of success are much greater. They rely on a volunteer basis of people in communities that act as their eyes and ears on the ground.
If you want to be notified when a child goes missing, join their mailing list by contacting Judy Botes - judy@missingchildren.org.za - or report a child that went missing by phoning 072 M I S S I N G

www.missingchildren.org.za

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has launched a 24-hour toll free hotline number, 08000-RESCU (08000-737283), where victims and members of the public can report all cases of human trafficking.
The toll free number is a joint initiative of The Salvation Army and BE HEARD™. The helpline can be called by anyone seeking help on all matters related to human trafficking and it also serves as a platform for people to offer tip-off information on suspicious circumstances.

www.salvationarmy.org.za

Straatwerk and Valuable to Jesus

The “Valuable to Jesus” project is a STRAATWERK initiative. The aim of the campaign is to get communities mobilised and to warn children against abuse, prostitution and pornography. Dolls are knitted by women in the communities and these dolls are then given to children as part of a “lesson” that they are NOT FOR SALE.
Their project is aimed at pre-primary and primary school children. If you want to become a coordinator for the “Valuable to Jesus” campaign in your area or assist Straatwerk by knitting dolls, go to their website:

www.straatwerk.org.za

Cheeky

Cheeky (also known as Parmant in Afrikaans) is a story book aimed at 3 to 6 year olds. It teaches children that their bodies are their own and that no one is allowed to touch them inappropriately. It’s available in Afrikaans, English and is being translated into Xhosa. Copies can be ordered from Lapa Publishers.

Tel 012 401 0700
Fax 012 401 0734
E-mail lapa@lapa.co.za

TUG – The Ultimate Goal

TUG aims to assist various groups and individuals to launch initiatives during 2010 in order to reach out to communities and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Their main areas of focus are:
• Sports outreaches
• Creative arts
• Serving communities
• Big screen events
Contact them if you need assistance in launching any of these initiatives.

www.theultimategoal.co.za

Family Policy Institute

Family Policy Institute is a non-profit research and educational organisation dedicated to articulating and advancing a family-centred philosophy of public life. In addition to providing policy research and analysis to the national government, FPI seeks to inform the news media, the academic community, business leaders, and the general public about family issues that affect the nation.
If you want to be kept up to date of FPI’s initiatives, join their mailing list on their website.

www.familypolicyinstitute.com

Our Children 2010

While You're Watching the World Cup - Who's Watching Our Children?

During the 2010 World Cup our country will be filled with visitors, most of them well intentioned sports fans. Some, however, will not be so well meaning. From 11 June to 11 July millions of children will be left at home without childcare due the extended school holiday. We are calling on every community to open their doors to children during this time to ensure that the kids don’t fall prey to those who may want to manipulate or take advantage of them. Join us in addressing a practical need that could save a child's life.

Learn more, download videos and pass on the word at: www.ourchildren2010.com

Inter Outreach Ministries

Inter Outreach Ministries are focused on assisting women who are trapped in the cycle of prostitution. They provide counselling and support groups to these victims. They also aim to equip people who want to set up their own safe houses. Marge Ballin, the director of this organisation, have developed a training manual named “Developing caregivers of women’s ministries”. This manual contains practical and truthful information about the challenges of running a home for prostitutes. For more information, go to www.interoutreach.org.za or contact Marge at marge@interoutreach.org.za

Givengain

The GivenGain service is an online donation platform for registered non-profit organisations. The system enables them to receive secure online payments from their supporters and also provides a web based platform to capture supporter data in a secure CRM database, publish project information online, draw detailed payment reports and communicate to donors via email and SMS’s.

Some of the world's most respected organisations depend on GivenGain, including Unicef South Africa, Médecins Sans Frontières, CANSA (The Cancer Association of South Africa) and WWF South Africa.

Visit them at www.givengain.com to read more and get started for free.