Vital foundation for women and children...

Professor Rachel Jewkes, Director of the Gender & Health Research Unit of the South African Medical and Research Council (MRC) says women and children who are abused are still overlooked by the law. This is because they often feel too ashamed to report the incident. They also feel guilty, victimised, trapped and unable to help themselves. Their self-image becomes distorted; they lose confidence and feel worthless.  The MRC has ascertained that 40% of men have hit their partner, three women in SA are killed by their intimate partner every day, 25% of women will be raped in their lifetime. Only 4% of these cases will be reported – of these, only a fraction will lead to conviction!

If these statistics make you angry and wish that you could do something to help, the Vital Foundation, a local funding and information body that supports non-profit organisations against women and child abuse, are inviting the public to get involved. The Vital Foundation is helping by: 

•  Providing a platform for non-profit organisations in their quest to eradicate women and child abuse in South Africa via its website and sponsored media channels.
•  Helping victims to access these services.
•  Funding these organisations.

Craig Dummett, PR for Vital Foundation, confirms that 161 organisations are currently registered on vitalfoundation.co.za. Managing director of Vital Health Foods, George Grieve says that the public (that’s you and me) can get involved by supporting Vital products ‘R1 Makes a Difference’ campaign. This means that while we are investing in our family’s health, we are also helping to build healthier and happier homes in South Africa.  

For more information visit http://www.vitalfoundation.co.za