A Hug is Just the Start. Help Us Heal the Rest.
Millions of emotionally and physically hurt children long for a hug like yours every day. Most never find one. For those lucky enough to experience it, a hug brings comfort, safety, and hope. But a hug is only the beginning. A Hug is Just the Start. Help Us Heal the Rest.
This National Hug Day™, we invite you to Share the Worth of Your Hug. When you purchase a Hug of Hope sticker or make a donation, you extend the power of your embrace beyond your own circle of loved ones into the arms of children who desperately need healing.
Your support gives our therapeutic professionals and residential staff the tools to help children rebuild trust, restore confidence, and begin to dream again. Every hug shared creates a ripple effect of love and support. Together, we can transform one simple act of connection into lasting change.
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HUG OF HOPE STORIES
Inspiring stories from our youth, alumni, staff and the public.
Healing the lives of heartbroken children
Our safe homes, therapeutic care and social work protect and mend the hearts and lives of all of our society's physically and emotionally hurt youth.
Thousands of South African children still get lost to the trauma of abandonment, exclusion, loss, neglect, abuse, or assault every year. Physical and emotional abuse and tough circumstances compel these vulnerable youth to make lonely life choices no child should ever have to make; choices that steal their lives, their talent and their light forever. These are the children that Girls and Boys Town South Africa care about.
By making our hurt youth whole again, healthy individuals and families grow, happier and safer societies thrive and economies get stronger.
For over 60 years, Girls and Boys Town South Africa has provided safe homes, therapeutic care, social work in communities and life and learning support
services to heal the hearts and lives of broken-hearted children and their families.
Since forming in 1958, our S.H.I.N.ETM programme and its unique peer group system has successfully restored light, strength and direction to the lives of over 200 000 children already.
However, we cannot do it alone. We rely on funding almost entirely from the contributions of generous and caring people like you. But we need more help to heal the many more hearts. If, like us, you think our broken hearted children’s lives should change, please help us in any way you can.
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Girls and Boys Town South Africa helps abused and neglected children to restore their lives and shine again. Our national organisation formed in 1958. Since opening our doors, our residential homes and professional therapeutic care helped thousands of vulnerable young to overcome their unfair challenges and lead productive and happy lives. We are a certified, audited and compliant organisation. We rely entirely on private funding to operate.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
By supporting Girls and Boys Town South Africa, you make an invaluable difference to the lives of our young beneficiaries and thousands of family and community members.
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VOLUNTEER
Do you have the skills and knowledge to coach sport or teach art, music, sewing or computer skills to our children?
OFFER EMPLOYMENT
Our Alumni have a reputation as hard-working and reliable employees. Give one of them a start.
GENEROSITY DONATION
It is wonderful to give and receive gifts for Birthdays, Weddings, Christmas and other significant life celebrations. There does come a time though, where we feel that we have benefited sufficiently and where we begin to think of generously benefiting others less privileged in our stead. We would gladly embrace the gifts. Contact us to find out more on how you can do this.
LEGACY AND BEQUEST GIVING
At Girls and Boys Town South Africa, we believe in lasting impact. Our Legacy and Bequest Program allows you to extend your support beyond your lifetime, ensuring vulnerable children receive the care and opportunities they deserve. By including GBTSA in your estate plan - whether through a will, retirement assets, or life insurance - you can create meaningful change in their lives. For more information, please contact our Legacy and Bequest Consultant.
MYSCHOOL CARD
Every swipe counts! Did you know that you can support Girls & Boys Town South Africa through MySchool programme? Click here to find out more.
TELL A FRIEND
Help us spread the word! At Girls and Boys Town South Africa, every connection can lead to another success story.
- Social Media: Share our posts on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Tag friends and use #GBTSA to raise awareness.
- Direct Links: Send a quick message or email with links to our donation page or volunteer opportunities.
- Share Your Story: If you've been impacted by our work, share your experience to inspire others.
Leave a legacy in your will
The Legacy and Bequest Program represents a remarkable opportunity for GBTSA to deepen relationships with our donors and supporters, ensuring our work of healing heartbroken children continues for decades. This form of giving allows donors to make a meaningful impact, extending their embrace to some of our country’s most vulnerable children, many of whom they may never meet.
Without our support, these children face daily challenges in unsafe environments, exposed to exploitation and abuse. Your bequest – whether grand or modest – provides a safe home, nutritious food, education, medical care, and, most importantly, empowers them to S.H.I.N.E.® and reclaim their self-worth.
Why Consider a Legacy Gift?
Many are surprised to learn that a seemingly modest bequest, such as 10% of their estate, can far exceed what they have donated during their lifetime. Legacy gifts open the door for ordinary supporters to make extraordinary philanthropic contributions. When you decide to include GBTSA in your Will, you join a community of individuals whose spirit of giving transforms countless lives for generations to come. The term ‘philanthropy’ means ‘love of humankind,’ and those who plan these bequests embody the essence of this noble act.
What is Legacy Giving?
Legacy giving, or planned giving, involves donors creating gifts for non-profits as part of their estate plans. These gifts are typically deferred and distributed after the donor’s passing. This form of giving encompasses both deferred estate gifts and donations made during the donor’s lifetime, requiring dedicated strategies for effective implementation.
Common Types of Legacy Gifts
- Bequests: The most common and simplest form of legacy gift, made by adding a provision in a will.
- Unused Retirement Assets: Donations from retirement accounts.
- Beneficiary Designations: Life insurance policies designated to a non-profit.
- Annuities and Trusts: Various arrangements that can be structured for the donor’s lifetime.
For more answers to your questions about Wills and bequests, get your free copy of our helpful booklet by clicking here.