Waqful Waqifin Foundation (Gift of the Givers Foundation)

Our Mission

To promote, encourage and project these principles in all its dimensions, within and beyond South Africa's borders.

To benefit all of creation, in keeping with these principles, including service to plant, animal , environment and all of humanity irrespective of race, religion, colour, culture, political affiliation or geographical boundary. This service to be conducted in a non-judgemental manner.

To uphold the dignity and honour of man, striving to make him self-sufficient and independent at the time of crisis or otherwise; (man refers to both genders where appropriate).

To be gender sensitive and to take a special interest in the care of children , orphans , women , physically and mentally challenged individuals and the elderly .

Without derogating from the generality of the aforegoing the activities of the Foundation , inter alia , include: Disaster management and humanitarian aid delivery in crises whether natural or man-made including floods, cyclones, hurricanes, earthquakes , tornado, accidents and war;

Establishment of medical facilities , clinics and hospitals; Delivery of medicines and medical equipment;

Establishment of feeding schemes, food parcel delivery and poverty relief programmes including assistance with burial and funeral arrangements, provision of new and used clothing, blankets and baby milk powder;

Provision of boreholes, waterwells and water purification tablets;

Provision of free telephonic and face-face counselling services in matters of depression, drug abuse, relationship problems, HIV/AIDS, marital discord, parenting, learning difficulties, teenage problems, child abuse, domestic violence, maintenance grants, etc. ;

Establishment of Drug Rehab Centres and Havens for the abused; women and children in particular;

Establishment of orphanages and old age homes;

Provision of wheelchairs, hearing aids, braille machines and any such equipment and aids to assist physically and mentally challenged individuals;

Provision of Life Skills training; empowerment counselling and skills in counselling;

Establishment of skills development programmes, entrepreneul skills and job creation projects;

Promoting South Africa as a means to encourage tourism, investment and further job creation initiatives;

Provision of agricultural implements and Farmer's Packs (seeds, fertiliser , LAN, etc.) to promote food security and self sustainability;

Establishment of educational institutions whether religious or secular;

Provision of bursaries, textbooks, stationery, computers, technology workshops and other educational support;

Establishment of places of worship including a tekke (meeting place for dervishes or disciples);

Promotion of peace, tolerance, understanding, love, mercy and inter-faith dialopue between people, communities, cultures and religions;

Promotion of faith, spirituality and religious awareness ;

Establishment of community radio, television and media to assist with all the above principles;

Support of artists who can promote all the above principles through song , writings, etc.