Freedom and independence mean different things to different people, but to a visually impaired person it means largely the ability to go where they like, when they like; to be able to travel to work safely on a daily basis or go shopping unaided. SAGA trains Guide Dogs so the visually impaired can have their independence and improve the quality of their lives.
African Angels seek, receive and allocate sponsorship for the education of disadvantaged children identified as needy and unlikely to receive a continuous and good quality education from early childhood to matriculation, unless sponsorship is received.
Each year thousand of birds, mammals and reptiles living in gardens or suburbs become orphaned, sick or suffer injuries. The public can now bring wildlife to FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre for specialised treatment, care and rehabilitation until they can be released.
The Mighty Boks have returned home as World Champions and now talk turns to the issue of transformation. The Soweto Schools Rugby Project is tackling the issue of developing grass roots rugby head on, and you can help.
The humble earthworm has the amazing ability to turn organic waste into valuable plant and soil nutrients. The Earthworm Interest Group of South Africa seeks to educate people on how to use worms to reduce their trash whilst helping their garden at the same time.
It is Soil for Life's mission to give poor and hungry people the knowledge and skills to grow their own food. Two remarkable Capetonian women have taken what they've learnt into their communities to change the lives of the people. Here are their stories.
Lerato is a bright, pretty girl who consistently wins prizes at school for her academic progress. Like most of her fellow students, however, she comes from a very impoverished background. But through the Ubuntu Youth project she has regained a feeling of self-worth.
ALL-SA is a non-profit organisation operating, since 1993, as the umbrella organisation for Active Learning Toy Libraries in South Africa. Through ALL-SA's National Resource & Training Centre, we promote the use of play materials for early stimulation, fun, relief from stress and strengthening the family unit.
This year, 2006, The Cipla Medpro Miles for Smiles Challenge has tasked chef David Grier and ecologist Braam Malherbe, to run, crawl or climb 45 km per day, six days a week over the next five months to complete the estimated 5 000km journey of the Great Wall of China. In doing so, Miles for Smiles is aiming to raise R50,000 for every 100km completed.
GreaterGood SA is a non profit organisation that works to make it easy for South Africans to make a meaningful contribution to development and charity work in South Africa. Through its website www.GreaterGoodSA.co.za and various public call-to-action campaigns, GreaterGood SA makes it possible for both individuals and businesses to support bona fide non profit organisations in a range of different ways.
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Migraines
Migraines can be caused by eating food that contains artificial preservatives or chemicals. If you're a sufferer study labels looking out for ingredients such as citric acid or sulphur dioxide.
Use herbs such as lavender, lemon (to relieve tension), marjoram (a natural tranquilliser) and sage (a great anti-dote for stress). Place loose in a hot bath or put herbs into a muslin bag.