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Grabouw GBV ambassadors ready to make a positive difference

On 06 August 2024, the Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD) launched its Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Ambassador model in...

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Taking human trafficking awareness to the streets

The Western Cape Department of Social Development (DSD), together with the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), and the non-profit...

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Funding for After School Care Services

The DSD may fund the provision of After School Care Services.

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Registration of After School Care Services

After school programmes offer individual attention to children and focus on mentorship, targeted enrichment, group support and life skills.

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Older persons community-based services

Community-based care promotes good health and prevents sickness while providing the elderly with rehabilitative care.

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Older persons programme

The Department of Social Development supports and enables services for older persons which are provided by non-governmental organisations to make sure that:

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Independent and assisted living accommodation

Independent living

Independent living is the provisioning of affordable, safe and accessible accommodation to active older persons who are fu

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Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) information

What you need to know before establishing an NPO

Running an organisation requires various skills such as project management, financial manageme

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Victim Empowerment Programme

The Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP) aims to support victims and survivors of crime and violence, including Gender Based Violence as well as their families, to d

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