Donations Policy

Effective Date: 05 July 2023

This Donations Policy explains the guidelines and terms associated with donations made to Break-Through Centre (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). We appreciate your support and are committed to ensuring that your donation is used effectively and transparently.

  1. General Information

    Break-Through Centre accepts donations, as per our Financial Policies, from individuals, organizations, or other entities, to support our mission and activities.  

  2. Donation Use

    Donations received by Break-Through Centre is used for the purposes outlined in our mission and organizational objectives. We will make reasonable efforts to allocate funds to the areas or programs specified by donors. However, in some cases, we may need to redirect funds to alternative projects or initiatives that align with our mission.

  3. Tax Deductibility

    Break-Through Centre will provide appropriate documentation, such as donation receipts, for tax purposes, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Further consult with your tax advisor regarding the tax deductibility of your donation. 

  4. Refunds

    Break-Through Centre generally does not offer refunds for donations. If you have any questions or concerns about your donation, please contact us using the information provided below.

  5. Contact Us

    If you have any questions or concerns about our Donations Policy, please contact us at:

    Break-Through Centre

    Email: support@breakthroughcentre.org.za

    Please allow up to 3 days for us to respond to your inquiries.

By making a donation to Break-Through Centre, you acknowledge that you have read and understood our Donations Policy and agree to the terms outlined herein.

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Social Mobilization

  • HIV, TB & STIs Education & Prevention Awareness Campaigns and Community dialogues
  • Child Protection Services and Campaigns
  • Community Development
      • Social & Behaviour Change Programmes
  • Establish social clubs / groups, viz.:
      • Child Care Forums
      • Youth Forums
  • Lobbying and Advocacy for children, adolescent and young people
  • Referral System

Material Support

  • Food parcels distribution
  • Clothing supply
    • School uniform & school shoes distribution
    • Casual clothes & shoes distribution
  • Dignity packs distribution, including Menstrual cups as an alternative to sanitary pads

Poverty Eradication Programme

  • Community garden / Food garden
  • Poverty Eradication Projects
      • Establish Co-operatives Groups for Income-generating projects to eradicate urban hunger & poverty
  • Create work opportunities through Expanded Public Work Programme
  • Feeding Scheme for PLHIV Support Group sessions

GBVF (Gender Based Violence & Femicide) and DV (Domestic Violence)

  • Prevention and Rebuilding Social Cohesion through Education & Awareness Campaigns and Dialogues:
      • To change behaviour and social norms
      • Promote a Shift from toxic masculinities
      • Build caring and supportive communities
      • Safe and violent free communities for Women and Children
  • Care, Support and Healing:
      • Strengthen existing response, care and support services
      • Facilitate recovery through victim-centred and survivor-focused approaches
      • Elimination of secondary victimization
      • Provide support to GBV survivors and their families
  • Economic power:
      • To address women’s unequal economic and social position
      • Address women economic vulnerability

Women Empowerment Programme

  • Organize trainings for Women, especially illiterate, on Basic Business Skills
  • Assist Women in Income Generating Projects through Agricultural and Arts & Crafts activities
  • Skills development programmes

Youth Development Programme

  • Educational Support
  • Establish & Maintain Youth Clubs
  • Talent development
  • Skills Development Programmes
  • Youth Entrepreneur Development Programme

HTS Programme

  • HIV Rapid Testing services
  • Index testing
  • TB and STIs Screening
  • Blood Pressure and Blood Glucose Testing
  • Linkage to Care
  • Immediate ART initiation to the nearest Health facility
  • Risk reduction counseling
  • Community Mobilization
  • Female & Male Condom distribution

Educational Support Programme

  • ECD (Early Childhood Development) Programme
  • After-School Care Program
  • School enrollment & School fees exemption
  • School progress monitoring including Educational Assessment and Career Counselling
  • Youth Exchange Programme (Conceptualization in progress)
  • School holiday Programs
    • School Holiday Club for Children
    • Youth Leadership Camp Programmes for Youth, depending on availability of funds

Psycho-social Support

  • Comprehensive Home Community Based Care & Support (Home visits)
    • Identification of Risks & Vulnerability, i.e. Early intervention
    • Needs assessment using Strength-based approach
    • Early childhood household stimulation
  • Individual / Family Care Plan, i.e. Intervention Plan
    • Build resilience
    • Reduce vulnerability
  • Lay Counseling
  • Life Skills
    • Enhance psycho-social wellbeing
    • Enhance social connectedness
  • Strengthen family & community support / Group Work
    • Establish Treatment Groups:
      • Support Groups
      • Educational Groups
      • Growth Groups
      • Therapy Groups
      • Socialization Groups
  • Treatment Adherence Support
  • Recreational activities to enhance intervention plans, especially for children and Youth by having:
    • Arts & Culture activities / events
    • Sports & Recreational activities
  • Assist beneficiaries in accessing social benefits and Obtain personal identification documents, e.g. Birth Certificate, ID Book
  • Referral System