Hayley Gives in July

The organisation I gave R1650 to, was Usindiso Ministries. They provide a great service in Johannesburg. Although a Christian organisation, this is not the major focus of their activities, rather they are a community organisation.

They provide a shelter for abused women and their children, as well as teenager girls. They have social workers on site, for counselling, and offer the women 3 months protection which often increases to 6 months where the women are not yet ready to leave the shelter. Usindiso are involved in providing employment opportunities to the women in shelter. They offer numerous courses to help with future employment, as well as a furniture upholstery organisation where the women can work and learn, and provide education to the kids. I heard of them a few years ago when they were a client at my previous company. They were part of the Rhema Christian Service foundation, but Rhema had written them out of their business plan, resulting in them struggling financially even more than usual. The company then decided we would provide the services for free when we saw the difficulties they face, and the work they do. Knowing them from there, i decided to give to them when it was my turn. (Hayley is pictured)
Contact details for Usindiso:
Mrs Jay Bradley (011) 334-1143/4 (tel) , 011 334-1206 (fax)