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 Offering Hope Through Caring
A project of Thembalitsha Foundation
NPO No. 007 490
The challenge we face
In South Africa 1000 people die of HIV / AIDS every day!
5,600,000 South Africans are HIV positive, one of the highest numbers
in the world.
Grabouw in the Western Cape, with a population of 50,000
has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in South Africa
34% are HIV positive!
The existing government clinic services an enormous area and is overseeing 9300 patients a month, with the numbers increasing monthly due to the HIV / AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) pandemic.
A matter of great concern to the doctors and nursing staff is that other than our temporary 7 bed facility, there are no overnight facilities available in Grabouw!
Current Situation
Since 2003, we have been supporting people whose lives have been devastated by HIV/AIDS and TB here in Grabouw. In March 2006 we opened a temporary, 7 bed hospice in-patient facility. This In Patient facility is the only one of its kind in Grabouw as there are no other hospital beds.
The community work that is done by ThembaCare Grabouw has grown rapidly over the years and we currently assist over 550 HIV men, women, and children in our community. ThembaCare Grabouw also assists the TB department at the local clinic. Over 195 TB patients are visited and traced weekly to ensure adherence to the TB medication.
In February 2008 we started an HIV and TB Voluntary Counselling and Testing division. We go into all spheres of the community to counsel, test and educate people about HIV as well as to encourage them to know their status.
The Need
In consultation with the local community in Grabouw, we have identified the most urgent need as hospital beds and community support for the terminally ill and debilitated patients thus a Hospice/Palliative Care Centre. The envisaged facility will have an eighteen bed adult and sixteen bed paediatric In-Patient Unit (medical unit) overseen and run by qualified Doctors and Nurses.
The Solution
Theewaterskloof Municipality have made two erven available on which to build the Palliative Care Centre. We now need funding for the building of the hospice and the equipment necessary for a facility of this nature.
Our plan is to build a state of the art palliative care centre with wards for men and women, as well as a dedicated paediatric ward. The centre will also be used to address the community’s much needed programmes namely: support groups, day care, HIV education, voluntary counselling and testing and occupational therapists.
ThembaCare Grabouw Vision and Mission
Vision
Providing Hope through Caring
Mission - To serve the community of Grabouw by providing palliative care, love and support to people who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS, TB, and other life-threatening illnesses
- To provide Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) for the community.
- To provide patients with information and skills that will not only improve their quality of life but will also help them make informed life choices
- To help patients access good health care, ensure a good referral system and to provide them with impeccable follow-up care and adherence support.
- To compassionately love, respect, and value every patient we support in the In Patient unit and the community.
Services provided are:
- Comprehensive palliative medical care;
- Overnight facilities for patients who are terminally ill, with our focus on HIV / AIDS and TB (currently not available in Grabouw);
- Follow up visits to the over 550 patients, through our palliative care community workers;
- Assistance to patients to access ARV’s;
- Encouragement to our patients to live positive lives, emphasizing the need for good nutrition.
- Adherence support where patients are assisted while on medication;
- Participation in activities which maintain both the patient and family’s morale and dignity;
- Spiritual and emotional support for the patient and their family as they deal with the impact of the disease;
- Help educating communities regarding HIV/AIDS and TB in order to slow the spread of HIV / AIDS and to change attitudes about those who are infected.
- VCT clinic - pre and post counselling and testing.
- TB screening and early detection to stem the spread of this pandemic.
Our Vision
Offering hope through caring.
| ThembaCare Grabouw Existing in-patient unit January 2009 | Vehicle Costs
Motor Vehicle (transport patients)
Motor Vehicle (home based care)
Motor Vehicle (mobile testing unit)
Sub Total: Vehicle Costs
Equipment & Fittings
Photostat machine
Partitions (light weight)
Medicine trolleys
Sats monitor
Food trolleys
Soiled linen trolley
Canvas bag for soiled linen trolley
Towels (bath)
Hand towels
Face cloths
Bath mats
Pajamas (men and women) small and medium
Dressing gowns
Kettle
Cosy heat (hot water)
Heater
Fan
Total Capital costs
Running costs
Receptionist
Admin staff
Unit manager
Cleaner
Gardener
Cook
Medication (various)
Soap (Antibacterial)
Staff training
4 Nurses
Care giver (in patient)
Telephone account
Admin costs
Paper Towels
Motor vehicle expenses (petrol & maintenance)
Groceries
Cleaning solutions
Waste tech disposal of medical waste for 1 month
Nappies (babies)
Nappies (adults)
Baby formula
Peninsula Pest Control
Sub Total: Running Costs
TOTAL |
1
1
1
Qty
1
6
1
1
1
1
2
21
12
21
6
10
10
2
1
3
3
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
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Unit price
R 2,500.00
R 1,500.00
R 1,045.00
R 7,500.00
R 1,045.00
R 685.00
R 250.00
R 50.00
R 20.00
R 3.00
R 45.00
R 150.00
R 150.00
R 300.00
R 3,000.00
R 2,000.00
R 750.00
R 20,993.00
Monthly
R 5,000.00
R 5,000.00
R 9,000.00
R 1,500.00
R 1,500.00
R 2,000.00
R 7,000.00
R 70.00
R 2,000.00
R 32,000.00
R 18,000.00
R 3,000.00
R 1,500.00
R 1,265.00
R 6,000.00
R 10,000.00
R 1,000.00
R 2,600.00
R 5,900.00
R 7,500.00
R 2,000.00
R 50.00
R 123,885.00
R 146,878.00 |
R 150,000.00
R 150,000.00
R 300,000.00
R 600,000.00
Total
R 2,500.00
R 9,000.00
R 1,045.00
R 7,500.00
R 1,045.00
R 685.00
R 500.00
R 1,050.00
R 240.00
R 63.00
R 270.00
R 1,500.00
R 1,500.00
R 600.00
R 3,000.00
R 6,000.00
R 2,250.00
R 38,748.00
Annual
R 60,000.00
R 60,000.00
R 108,000.00
R 18,000.00
R 18,000.00
R 24,000.00
R 84,000.00
R 840.00
R 24,000.00
R 384,000.00
R 216,000.00
R 36,000.00
R 18,000.00
R 15,180.00
R 72,000.00
R 120,000.00
R 12,000.00
R 31,200.00
R 70,800.00
R 90,000.00
R 24,000.00
R 600.00
R 1,486,620.00
R 1,527,368.00 |
Donor benefits:
Depending on the level of donation, we feel donors supporting ThembaCare Grabouw, should receive appropriate recognition:
Donation:
- Tax exemption: Donations made to Thembalitsha Foundation are exempt from tax.
- Your company is eligible to claim the full rand value of your donation for Socio-Economic Development Contributions in terms of Section 3.2.3 of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice. We confirm that the all beneficiaries (75% >) of our projects are deemed to "Black people" as defined in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act of 2003
- Donations for the purchase of much needed medical and other equipment. If appropriate, a donor plaque will be attached to the equipment for as long as it is in use.
- A donor board will be prominently displayed at the entrance of ThembaCare Grabouw.
Gift in Kind: Donation of goods such as clothing, food, furniture, appliances, office equipment, building materials etc.
Volunteer: Opportunities for staff – excellent team building opportunity.
Benefits:
- Recognition through naming rights to buildings / complex / room / donor plaque.
- Murals on the building(s) incorporating your company logo.
- Coverage in Thembalitsha’s Annual Report / newsletter
Our contact details
Contact: Ingrid Marti
Postal Address:
Thembalitsha Foundation
The Smart Centre
4 Lourensford Road
Somerset West
7130
Physical Address:
12 Adams Street
Grabouw
7160
Tel: (021) 852 3425
Fax: (021) 852 3465
E-mail:
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Banking details:
Account Name: Thembalitsha Foundation
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: Rondebosch
Branch Code: 104809
Account Number: 1048 037 061
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ
THANK YOU
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