Charities
Our Non-Profit Organisations
Mrs SA Official Charities
One of the key brand pillars is Community work. In recent years, Mrs. South Africa Pty Ltd has decided to diversify its offering of charitable work and as such there are now three official charities including South Africa Animal Cancer Association (SAACA); Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Family Protection Association (FAMPRO). The official charities are separate companies to Mrs South Africa, and run independently to Mrs. South Africa.Â
During the finalist stages of the competition, Finalists host a fundraiser for one of the official charities. After Mrs South Africa’s operational costs are covered for managing the fundraising project, the proceeds are then donated to the official charities, at end of the campaign. Thirty percent is retained for Mrs South Africa’s operational costs and the majority of seventy percent is donated to the charities. The Finalists have raised a significant amount for the official charities yearly. Mrs South Africa is delighted to share the official handovers for prior fundraising campaigns below.
The Official charities also select Ambassador, which is awarded to the Finalist/s who raises the most of amount of funds and awareness, for that particular charity. This is also a special award awarded at the Preliminary Competition annually.
The 2023 Fundraising Season official cheque handovers to the official Charities, SAACA (South African Animal Cancer Association), CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) & FAMPRO (Family Protection Association) took place at the Annual Ladies Breakfast on Saturday 20th April 2024.
The 2022 Fundraising Season official cheque handovers to the official Charities, SAACA (South African Animal Cancer Association) & CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) on 7th July.
Women4Women Sanitary
Pad Drive 2022
Women4Women Sanitary Pad Drive championed by 1st Princess Roxy van Bruewane, with Dear Bella Pads July – August 2022.
Women4Women (W4W)
Mrs South Africa is truly a life-changing journey for the women who enter this renowned empowerment program. Mrs South Africa delegates are between the ages of 25-55 years of age and are mature, driven, ambitious and most of all real, relatable women who strive to be the best versions of themselves. They are wives, in some cases mothers, some are entrepreneurs and most are change makers, some are business women and others home makers, but they all want the best for their families and their community. They are brave, bonafide superwomen.
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)
A leader in the fight against cancer in SA, since 1931, the purpose of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), is to offer a unique, integrated service to the public and to all people affected by cancer. It’s mission is to be the preferred non-profit leader that enables research with regards to lowering cancer risk, educating the public regarding symptoms, screening and risk reduction, and providing care and support to all people affected by cancer.
CANSA is committed to connecting people facing cancer with information, day-to-day help as well as emotional support they need in the communities where they live. Our aim is to ensure that cancer Survivors and their loved ones don’t have to face cancer alone; we’re here to support them through every step of their cancer journey.
Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) number: 130001397
Non-Profit Organisation Registration number: 000-524 NPO
CANSA Ambassador for 2024: Roulene Bonthuys
CANSA Ambassador for 2023: Shan Fourie
CANSA Ambassador for 2024: Roshini Pakkiree
SAACA Ambassadors for 2023: Marita Jordaan and Zelri Steyn
South Africa Animal Cancer Association (SAACA)
SAACA was established as a need for animals with cancer. As the 4th in the world SAACA will fill the gap for the animals with cancer in Southern Africa. Cancer has always been seen as a human illness, but little does everybody know that animals are diagnosed and die of cancer as humans do. In one study, 45% of the dogs that reached 10 years of age or older died of cancer. SAACA is the first organisation in Africa that will focus on cancer and animals. SAACA’s main objectives are working with Onderstepoort as a research institute. Secondly, to do sterilization in rural areas and to educate the public on the topic. SAACA is so excited to have taken hands with the faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, who will be conducting the research of animals with cancer.
NPC# 2020/604314/08
Munnik Marais, CEO, SAACA, on Onderstepoort research on animal cancer
Family Protection Association (FAMPRO)
FAMPRO is a pillar of hope standing tall on behalf of the vulnerable and exploited offering them strength, support, and compassion in their time of dire need, allowing them a real chance in life so that society can bloom to a tapestry of love and empathy. Their team of experienced professionals have always been passionate about victims of family abuse, of any kind, and looking at statistics of abuse and violence, in families, has shown shocking numbers but what they never show is how many of the victims are saved. Fees and costs are associated with access to justice at every stage of the legal process. Such expenses constitute a major barrier for those who cannot afford them. That’s when FAMPRO realised how many victims were stuck in their environment just because of a lack of financial resources.
FAMPRO Ambassadors for 2024: Noeline Rajbally
FAMPRO's Main Objectives
FAMPRO has been established to fight back when nobody else wants to. Their main focus is to protect those who can’t protect themselves regardless of age, race or financial situation! Family Protection Association SA:
- Fights in a court of law against physical abuse of woman, children and men;
- Assisting any child in need;
- Bringing perpetrators to justice;
- Govern an abused child when needed by forensic assessment in a court matter;
- Appointing curators to protect and govern children;
- Â Working in collaboration with DSD and SAPS to safeguard children in dire need of care and protection;
- Assisting elderly abuse;
- Assisting vulnerable victims in physically abusive marriages and relationships for example, obtaining a protection order and/or divorce order where appropriate.
- Investigations and awareness campaigns and education seminars on human trafficking and sexual exploitations;
- Alcohol and drug interventions;
- Interventions on GBV consisting of child neglect, child abuse, molestation, bullying, and grooming matters.
NPC Registration: 2021/965367/08
