Noah http://www.noahorphans.org.za Helping childen in need Fri, 11 May 2012 07:23:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Oliver Empowerment Awards http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2522 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2522#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:06:17 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2522 To showcase the good work that we here at Noah continue to do we see it as a befitting exercise to benchmark ourselves against other relevant organizations. Therefore this is what motivated us to enter the Oliver Empowerment Awards.

This year these awards featured, for the first time in 10 years, brand new Awards Categories and a CSI component. The Oliver Empowerment Awards recognize and celebrate companies and individuals in the public and private sectors that are excelling in their BEE initiatives driving job creation, entrepreneurship and enterprise development.

And we here at Noah are proud of communicating the fact that we have been selected as a finalist.  This is further validation that we are moving in the right direction.

Visit our website for updated details in this regard.

]]> To showcase the good work that we here at Noah continue to do we see it as a befitting exercise to benchmark ourselves against other relevant organizations. Therefore this is what motivated us to enter the Oliver Empowerment Awards.

This year these awards featured, for the first time in 10 years, brand new Awards Categories and a CSI component. The Oliver Empowerment Awards recognize and celebrate companies and individuals in the public and private sectors that are excelling in their BEE initiatives driving job creation, entrepreneurship and enterprise development.

And we here at Noah are proud of communicating the fact that we have been selected as a finalist.  This is further validation that we are moving in the right direction.

Visit our website for updated details in this regard.

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2522 0 Noah and CGF join hands http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2520 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2520#comments Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:38:37 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2520 Increasingly, individuals hear so much about the values of good governance, yet most often never know what this really means and the manner in which to achieve good governance. Simply put, good governance is about upholding the principles of self discipline and ethical behaviour. Sadly, many individuals are ‘ignorant’ of this simple truth and have possibly believed that the term ‘corporate governance’ is only attached to the functions and behaviour of a board and its directors.Of course this belief is quite misguided.  There is a distinctive role that each of us can fulfill to ensure that the businesses in which we work — and spend so much of our time in — become positively influenced by our individual attitudes and behaviour. Therefore, it goes without saying that good governance is not singularly dependent upon a board and its directors, but ... Read More »]]> Increasingly, individuals hear so much about the values of good governance, yet most often never know what this really means and the manner in which to achieve good governance. Simply put, good governance is about upholding the principles of self discipline and ethical behaviour. Sadly, many individuals are ‘ignorant’ of this simple truth and have possibly believed that the term ‘corporate governance’ is only attached to the functions and behaviour of a board and its directors.Of course this belief is quite misguided.  There is a distinctive role that each of us can fulfill to ensure that the businesses in which we work — and spend so much of our time in — become positively influenced by our individual attitudes and behaviour. Therefore, it goes without saying that good governance is not singularly dependent upon a board and its directors, but indeed is greatly enhanced by the support each company employee contributes towards the company becoming a better, disciplined and sustainable organisation.It is in this regard that CGF Research Institute believes each small change in positive behaviour found within concerned and responsible individuals — who support this notion — can have a radical influence upon not only their fellow colleagues, but also the entire organisation.Accordingly, CGF Research Institute has embarked upon the necessary actions which would be required to assist individuals to cause “change for good”.  We also believe that the chain is only as strong as its weakest link. By equipping individuals to visibly show their commitment to good governance, so too will others become motivated to follow similar behaviour which ultimately affects the society in which we live.

Through this initiative, CGF Research Institute would like to encourage and motivate tens of thousands of individual employees — locally and internationally — to show their individual support for good governance practices by visibly displaying their CGF Pledge Certificate for Good Governance and acting on their commitment to positive change.  We believe, together with all our constituents, that the employees who become members of CGF Research Institute’s drive for good governance will influence the change necessary within business, its supply chain and overall customer satisfaction.

Start the change by committing to good governance practice in your daily routines; at home, work and among friends. Show your support by taking the CGF Research Institute’s Good Governance Pledge by following this link click here.

A portion of these proceeds is donated to Noah.

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2520 0 Welcome to Swaneville Ark http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2507 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2507#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:43:24 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2507

Swaneville is a small overpopulated township consisting of RDP houses and informal settlements. Swaneville is situated on the West of Johannesburg and the closest town is Krugersdorp and Randfontein. There are 3 is a primary school, a high school, a community hall and a clinic.There is a large number of child headed households and the area has lots of health challenges mainly  TB, STI, and HIV/AIDS.

Our Staff

Ark Manager: Thulani Mulenje CACs: 3 Cook: 1 Security guard: 1

Our Ark Offers

Home visits to OVC in the expanded community. Assisting OVC with Social grants applications Bereavement   Counselling to OVC and their families. Establish food gardens in communities

Wish list

DVD Player TV 1000 L water tank Radio Air conditioner School uniform

 Our Address

6153 Kingfisher Road Swaneville Mogale City 1754

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Swaneville is a small overpopulated township consisting of RDP houses and informal settlements. Swaneville is situated on the West of Johannesburg and the closest town is Krugersdorp and Randfontein. There are 3 is a primary school, a high school, a community hall and a clinic.There is a large number of child headed households and the area has lots of health challenges mainly  TB, STI, and HIV/AIDS.

Our Staff

Ark Manager: Thulani Mulenje
CACs: 3
Cook: 1
Security guard: 1

Our Ark Offers

Home visits to OVC in the expanded community.
Assisting OVC with Social grants applications
Bereavement   Counselling to OVC and their families.
Establish food gardens in communities

Wish list

DVD Player
TV
1000 L water tank
Radio
Air conditioner
School uniform

 Our Address

6153 Kingfisher Road
Swaneville
Mogale City
1754

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2507 0 Welcome to Soshanguve Ark http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2493 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2493#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:18:03 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2493 Soshanguve Township is 30 km north of Pretoria and Soshanguve Ark is located in a school called Sinqobile primary school block kk. The ark provides after care to orphans and vulnerable children [ovc] in Soshanguve with ages ranging from 7 years to 17 years. Soshanguve comprises of squatter camps and township housing, there is poverty, high unemployment rate and teenage pregnancy. The teenage mothers need support, care and help in skills, trainings and Soshanguve Ark help them with these trainings. Most of the kids come to the Ark after school from different schools to attend after care. We give the every child headed house hold left over from lunch to take home for supper .We also help the children with clothing, nutrition and blankets.

Our Staff

Ark Manager:Sinah Ntsudisane CACs:3 Cook:1

Our Ark Offers

Aftercare services Home visits Numeracy and Literacy Homework Supervision Home visits to OVC in the expanded ... Read More »]]> Soshanguve Township is 30 km north of Pretoria and Soshanguve Ark is located in a school called Sinqobile primary school block kk. The ark provides after care to orphans and vulnerable children [ovc] in Soshanguve with ages ranging from 7 years to 17 years. Soshanguve comprises of squatter camps and township housing, there is poverty, high unemployment rate and teenage pregnancy. The teenage mothers need support, care and help in skills, trainings and Soshanguve Ark help them with these trainings. Most of the kids come to the Ark after school from different schools to attend after care. We give the every child headed house hold left over from lunch to take home for supper .We also help the children with clothing, nutrition and blankets.

Our Staff

Ark Manager:Sinah Ntsudisane
CACs:3
Cook:1

Our Ark Offers

Aftercare services
Home visits
Numeracy and Literacy
Homework Supervision
Home visits to OVC in the expanded community.
Bereavement counseling.
Assisting children to obtain legal documents such as Birth Certificates
Assist OVC families to apply social grants.

Wishlist

Traditional Dance Uniform
Story Books & Coloring Books
Puppets
Toys
Laptop
Printer
Fax Machine

Our Address

2447 Extension M [block lkk]
Soshanguve
0152

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2493 0 Welcome to Putfontein Ark http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2481 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2481#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:01:28 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2481

Putfontein Ark is a day care centre situated in an informal settlement of Barcelona Community in Etwatwa near Daveyton.Barcelonahas three local schools; the community also has access to clinic, library, and social welfare service. The community is largely made up of people from different places of South Africa and other Africa countries. The community is facing a challenge of a high unemployment rate, rape cases, sexual abuse of children and HIV/AIDS. Sadly a strong sense of community still needs to be established as the community is fragmented.

Our Staff

Ark Manager: Patricia Moriri CACs:4 Cook: 1

Our Ark Offers

143 children are registered at the ark and receiving service at the centre. ECD Programs to 143 Daycare children Home visit to ovc in the extended community. Referring OVC to DSD and Home Affairs Counseling ovc and their families through psychosocial support.

 Wishlist

Food parcels for day care children during the weekends Income ... Read More »]]>

Putfontein Ark is a day care centre situated in an informal settlement of Barcelona Community in Etwatwa near Daveyton.Barcelonahas three local schools; the community also has access to clinic, library, and social welfare service. The community is largely made up of people from different places of South Africa and other Africa countries. The community is facing a challenge of a high unemployment rate, rape cases, sexual abuse of children and HIV/AIDS. Sadly a strong sense of community still needs to be established as the community is fragmented.

Our Staff

Ark Manager: Patricia Moriri
CACs:4
Cook: 1

Our Ark Offers

143 children are registered at the ark and receiving service at the centre.
ECD Programs to 143 Daycare children
Home visit to ovc in the extended community.
Referring OVC to DSD and Home Affairs
Counseling ovc and their families through psychosocial support.

 Wishlist

Food parcels for day care children during the weekends
Income for starting  Projects
Generator
Electricity connection
Outdoor games for children

Our Address

577 Skhosana Street
Barcelona
Putfontein

 

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2481 0 Welcome to Ga-rankuwa Ark http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2468 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2468#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:29:50 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2468

Ga-rankuwa ark is an aftercare centre situated in a formal settlement city of Tshwane municipality in ward 30 of SJJ Lesolang in Ga-rankuwa,  has 2 clinics, the community has access to the clinic, social welfare services, 2 secondary schools, 4 primary schools, Waca Advice Centre, old age home, HIV/AIDS counselling  ministries. Ga-rankuwa Noah ark was formed to help the community with health issues and social problems because the number of children left vulnerable by HIV/aids and careless parents. Ga-rankuwa Ark has 156   registered children. Unemployment, hunger and alcohol abuse are big challenges in our area.

Our Staff

Ark Manager: Irene Kgasi CAC: 1 Cook: 1

Our Ark Offers Aftercare programme which   has 134 children and 22 non centre, Home visits,  Numeracy literacy,  Homework supervision, Sports Wishlist Toiletry, e.g. tooth paste, tooth brush , pads, bathing soaps Big pots Mp3 CD player radio Blankets School bags Children tables and chairs Our Address

250 unit 16 , Mangope high way, Ga-Rankuwa

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Ga-rankuwa ark is an aftercare centre situated in a formal settlement city of Tshwane municipality in ward 30 of SJJ Lesolang in Ga-rankuwa,  has 2 clinics, the community has access to the clinic, social welfare services, 2 secondary schools, 4 primary schools, Waca Advice Centre, old age home, HIV/AIDS counselling  ministries. Ga-rankuwa Noah ark was formed to help the community with health issues and social problems because the number of children left vulnerable by HIV/aids and careless parents. Ga-rankuwa Ark has 156   registered children. Unemployment, hunger and alcohol abuse are big challenges in our area.

Our Staff

Ark Manager: Irene Kgasi
CAC: 1
Cook: 1

Our Ark Offers

  • Aftercare programme which   has 134 children and 22 non centre,
  • Home visits,
  •  Numeracy literacy,
  •  Homework supervision,
  • Sports

Wishlist

  • Toiletry, e.g. tooth paste, tooth brush , pads, bathing soaps
  • Big pots
  • Mp3 CD player radio
  • Blankets
  • School bags
  • Children tables and chairs

Our Address

250 unit 16 ,
Mangope high way,
Ga-Rankuwa

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2468 0 Impact Stories http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2394 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2394#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:14:48 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2394 Bapsfontein Daveyton Kathlehong Mathibestad Soshanguve Vosloorus Wattville Zondi

 

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Bapsfontein
Daveyton
Kathlehong
Mathibestad
Soshanguve
Vosloorus
Wattville
Zondi

 

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2394 0 Welcome to Brandvlei Ark http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2080 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2080#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:38:59 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2080

Brandvlei Ark is located on the out skirts of Randfontein a farming area near Carletonville. There are many single mothers, child headed families and a high rate of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). This area also has high unemployed rate, high crime rate and alcohol and drug abuse

The Ark started operating on 1st of September 2005 and it was operating as a resource center. The Ark was started by people in the community who saw a need to look after vulnerable children in the community. The Ark started operating at Thuto Bokamoso Primary School and then moved to a house next to the school. The ark pays R1500.00 for a seven rooms with one toilet and a bathroom .The Ark has an additional container with 12 toilets.

 Our Staff

Ark Manager  :  Lucas Ngqoko ADO               :  Gary Nhlapo

 Our Ark Offers

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Brandvlei Ark is located on the out skirts of Randfontein a farming area near Carletonville. There are many single mothers, child headed families and a high rate of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC). This area also has high unemployed rate, high crime rate and alcohol and drug abuse

The Ark started operating on 1st of September 2005 and it was operating as a resource center. The Ark was started by people in the community who saw a need to look after vulnerable children in the community. The Ark started operating at Thuto Bokamoso Primary School and then moved to a house next to the school. The ark pays R1500.00 for a seven rooms with one toilet and a bathroom .The Ark has an additional container with 12 toilets.

 Our Staff

Ark Manager  :  Lucas Ngqoko
ADO               :  Gary Nhlapo

 Our Ark Offers

The Ark provides nutrition to 179 OVC at the Ark.
The Ark also provides ECD services to the OVC.

 Wish list

Pots
Gas stove
Computer for capturing OVC record/database
DVD for educational programmer
Camera and video camera.
Printer
Lawn mower
5containers for classroom storage, office, kitchen and sick bay
Mattresses for nap time

 Our Address

Thuto  Primary School,
Radora  Randfontein

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2080 0 Welcome to Uthando Luka Noah http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2068 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2068#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:50:23 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2068 Uthando luka kaNoah is located 45 minutes’ drive from Newcastle in Manzana at Osizweni in the Newcastle Municipality, Ward 7. The unemployment rate is estimated at 82%. The number of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) in theWard is currently at about 1,500.  In 2004, people who had visited Manzana expressed concern about the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children in Manzana. They approached the Noah Ark Builder for assistance and a committee was formed which later sought the assistance of volunteers. Ten people were willing to assist identify and register orphaned and vulnerable children and work in the garden. Noah currently operates on the premises of thePhiyasizwePrimary School. The childrens’ parents are either unemployed or very ill with AIDS related diseases. ±30% of these children are without parents or live with pensioned grandparents. Clearly there is no affordability at home to ... Read More »]]> Uthando luka kaNoah is located 45 minutes’ drive from Newcastle in Manzana at Osizweni in the Newcastle Municipality, Ward 7. The unemployment rate is estimated at 82%. The number of orphaned and vulnerable children (OVC) in theWard is currently at about 1,500. 
In 2004, people who had visited Manzana expressed concern about the plight of orphaned and vulnerable children in Manzana. They approached the Noah Ark Builder for assistance and a committee was formed which later sought the assistance of volunteers. Ten people were willing to assist identify and register orphaned and vulnerable children and work in the garden. Noah currently operates on the premises of thePhiyasizwePrimary School. The childrens’ parents are either unemployed or very ill with AIDS related diseases. ±30% of these children are without parents or live with pensioned grandparents.
Clearly there is no affordability at home to care for the children. Uthando lukaNoah began operating with a basic budget of R2293 monthly to cover the cost of stationery, volunteers meetings, and transport to the Department of Social Welfare and Home Affairs to apply for grants; a telephone, a vegetable garden and uniforms. TheArkstarted as a feeding satellite in February 2007.

Our Staff

Ark Manager:
CACs
Ado

 Our Ark Offers

Ark provides a nutritious meal and after care programmes to 176 OVC’s on daily basis, 5 days a week.
Ark assists OVC’s and Care Givers to obtain relevant documents in order to access grants
Ark offers bereavement counselling to affect OVC
Continuous assessment, registration and deregistration of OVC.
Ark cultivates a food garden. Harvest is used to feed and provide food parcels
176 OVC attend aftercare programmes viz.
Homework supervision
Indlamu
Soccer
Gospel music
Wedding songs
Child Protection

Wish list

Uniforms for OVC
Food parcels
School fees
Three tables for sewing
Dining hall
Toilets
Computers
Television and DVD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?feed=rss2&p=2068 0 Welcome to Vosloorus Ark http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2059 http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2059#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 09:48:25 +0000 BettyM http://www.noahorphans.org.za/?p=2059

Vosloorus Noah’s ark is situated in a community hall (khulisa community centre) at 311/312 Mbande Street in Ext 28 Vosloorus, which is surrounded by RDP houses and three informal settlements (Peter Mokaba, Thusong and Zama Zama .Our centre is currently catering for 293 orphans, vulnerable children day-care, and after-care of Ext 28. This area has limited facilities, with no schools, library, and centres such as Noah.

Vosloorus Noah’s ark started in 2005 consisting of 120 day care ovc`s, with 5 staff members and 8 volunteers.We were renting a house in a well-developed area ext. 8 .The biggest challenge was that 70% of our OVC`s were not from that area and it became difficult for our sick parents to walk a distance. The number increase as people started to recognize the aims and mission of Noah.In 2006 we than decided that ... Read More »]]>

Vosloorus Noah’s ark is situated in a community hall (khulisa community centre) at 311/312 Mbande Street in Ext 28 Vosloorus, which is surrounded by RDP houses and three informal settlements (Peter Mokaba, Thusong and Zama Zama .Our centre is currently catering for 293 orphans, vulnerable children day-care, and after-care of Ext 28. This area has limited facilities, with no schools, library, and centres such as Noah.

Vosloorus Noah’s ark started in 2005 consisting of 120 day care ovc`s, with 5 staff members and 8 volunteers.We were renting a house in a well-developed area ext. 8 .The biggest challenge was that 70% of our OVC`s were not from that area and it became difficult for our sick parents to walk a distance. The number increase as people started to recognize the aims and mission of Noah.In 2006 we than decided that we need to move to were our services will be  reached by the majority , we identified Khulisa community center as the best place because it was situated in a poverty stricken  area (ext. 28).

 Our Staff

Ark Manager: Phindile Ndlovu
CAC             :  2

Our Ark Offers

Registration of OVC on Noah database
Home visits to OVC in the expanded community
Assist OVC families to apply for social grants
Referral of OVC to support services when necessary
Counselling OVC and their families through psycho social support
Facilitate sports & culture such as soccer, netball, drum majorettes’ and cheerleading, music, drama and contemporary, cultural dancing

 Our Address

Khulisa community centre
311/312 Mbande Street, Ext 28
Vosloorus

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