Kraft Foods donation to aid famine victims

In response to calls for continued humanitarian assistance to ease the plight of millions in the drought-ravaged Horn of Africa, Kraft Foods is donating US$100 000 (Ksh10 million) to the Kenya Red Cross and Somali Red Crescent, which are coordinating relief efforts in the region. 9 Nov 2011 17:21

Woolworths' virtual store supports World Diabetes Day

Woolworths will once again mark the occasion of World Diabetes Day on 14 November 2011, with a month of activities to help raise awareness of this disease and the important role nutrition plays in helping to control it. As part of these activities, it is launching an online virtual store tour led by dietician, Maryke van Zyl, to help diabetics and their families learn more about making better food choices. 8 Nov 2011 10:22

New kitchen for Lula Isandla

Sony Ericsson joined Lula Isandla 'Reach Out' charity in Mpophomeni to officially open their brand new kitchen. Lula Isandla aims to support and feed children who have been left without parents due to HIV/AIDS, alcohol and drug addiction or basic abandonment every day. 7 Nov 2011 12:27

Singing to nurse the sick - World Diabetes Day

'I Choose to Live' - this is a song written and performed by South African singer, presenter and actor Tshepo "Howza" Mosese that became the official anthem for World Diabetes Day 2010. In continuing the fight against diabetes, global healthcare company Novo Nordisk are taking the song further by hosting 'Sing for a Cure' on 5 November 2011 at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Johannesburg from 12pm to 4pm. 2 Nov 2011 10:00

Wall of Hope opens at Melrose Arch

An interactive art installation, entitled Wall of Hope, was opened at the Melrose Arch Piazza, Johannesburg on 25 October 2011 to draw attention to the cause of child hunger. This KFC Add Hope initiative encourages public participation in reaching its target for this year's October World Hunger relief month of enough money to provide a million meals in the coming year. 27 Oct 2011 10:11

It's raining nappies in October and November with Nappy Run!

South Africans are all too familiar with the concept of charitable fundraising events in aid of countless worthy causes. However a national campaign to receive donations of nappies is a first for the country. This new initiative was launched on 5 October as the first of an annual national campaign under the banner of "Nappy Run" and will run until 5 November. 20 Oct 2011 12:42

Your SMS feeds 12 hungry people

In marking World Food Day on Sunday 16 October 2011, FoodBank encouraged the public to give up the cost of a meal by donating R20 to help feed hungry people. SMS the word 'FoodBank' to 40421 and the R20 donation will feed 12 hungry people. The line will be active for donations until 31 January 2012. 14 Oct 2011 09:55

50-hour youth sports challenge is fact finding as well as fun

Over 3000 schoolchildren from disadvantaged Western Cape communities will be doing more than keeping a ball in motion at the sixth annual Kellogg's Health of the Nation 50-Hour Sports Challenge, taking place at the Western Province Cricket Club in Newlands from Friday 16 (1.30pm) until Sunday 18 September (4pm). 13 Sep 2011 10:10

Eye Care Awareness Month

World Retina Week - 19-25 September - kicks off Eye Care Awareness Month in South Africa. 25 Aug 2011 14:00

LSC does its bit for world hunger

Lesley Simpson Communications (LSC) will be a part of the highly anticipated "Bidvest World Chefs Tour against Hunger", taking place between 21 and 30 August 2011. The event will see 250 chefs from 44 countries, visiting South Africa to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the hungry. 19 Aug 2011 14:10

World Lymphoma Awareness Day

Giving voice to a cancer that can be cured... "I am the Voice of Lymphoma" launches on World Lymphoma Awareness Day. One million people worldwide live with lymphoma[i] and nearly 1000 people are diagnosed with the disease every day[2], yet many South African's generally don't know about this type of cancer. 12 Aug 2011 08:01

Gift of the Givers needs help for Somalia

Brand South Africa is encouraging all citizens to play their part in aiding Somalia through The Gift of the Givers Foundation, which has started distributing high-energy nutrition packages to the region, which faces the worst drought in 60 years. 8 Aug 2011 10:15

Specialised burns treatment training Malawian medical practitioners

Four medical practitioners from Malawi who received specialised training in providing care for serious burn patients, thanks to a public private partnership between the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital, Johnson & Johnson, and a university in the United States of America. 5 Aug 2011 14:05

Project Phakamisa goes national: Helping breast cancer patients help themselves

Breast cancer is currently a leading cause of death amongst women in Africa. In South Africa alone, it is estimated that one in every 29 women is diagnosed with the disease every year, with the number of diagnosis amongst young black South African women continuously increasing [1],[2]. The real tragedy however, is that many affected individuals cannot afford or access proper, sustained medical care. 2 Aug 2011 10:42