Foundation Annual Report 2019

........................................................................ ........................................................................ 2019 | ANNUAL REPORT | Foundation for Children with HEARING LOSS in Southern Africa Non-profit Organisation: 030-787NPO

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The Foundation for Children with Hearing ................................................................................................................................................ Loss in SA changes the lives of families. Giving the gift of hearing to one family member changes the entire dynamic of a family – no more misunderstanding, no longer any feelings of being left out, no more silence. The Foundation has had a very successful year, helping numerous hearing-impaired children and adults with limited means. (Click the links below to experience some of their life-changing moments.) Our work would not have been possible without the help and support of our donors and partners – we would like to thank you on behalf of the Foundation and all recipients, young and old. You are truly changing lives. Thank you for your generosity! Jan Grobbelaar Chairman COCHLEAR IMPLANTS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u5XF_O8UHU&feature=youtu.be EDUPLEX https://eduplex.co.za/en/virtual-open-day/

Changing tragedy into triumph “What you are doing here, is changing tragedy into triumph” Nelson Mandela during the opening of the Eduplex March 2002

................................................................................................................................................ VISION & MISSION Who are we? The Foundation was established in At present, the Foundation continues to 1997 with the God-given vision to change lives by raising funds for inclusive deaf make a difference in deaf education education and cochlear implant procedures for for children, internationally. Since both children and adults. To further our vision, the inception of the Foundation, the various organisations and platforms were created, vision has been expanded to include including: our support towards deaf adults and • The establishment of a model for inclusive online training in deaf education. education internationally; Inclusive FOUNDATION Training • Fundraising for the establishment of the Eduplex Education Non-Profit private mainstream schools; Active Fundraising Thanks to modern technology (hearing aids, cochlear implants, Eduplex schools Cochlear Eduplex Training classroom amplification systems) at Non-Profit Implants Institute Eduplex, deaf children are included Non-Profit in a mainstream environment where they learn alongside their Parent Guidance Eduplex School Professional, normal-hearing friends without sign & Cochlear Bursaries Student & Parent language. Implant Support Training • Changing lives by raising funds for - Bursaries for deaf children from economically poor homes to enable them to receive the best possible oral education at Eduplex; - Cochlear implants for both children and adults in sub-Saharan Africa; • The formation of the Eduplex Training Institute (ETI), which provides online training to professionals* from more than 25 countries around the globe. * Programmes include training for professionals (teachers audiologists, speech therapists and medical personnel) and parents in inclusive education, hearing aid acoustics, paediatric audiology, etc.

........................................................................Impact of our work – changing one life at a time – ........................................................................

................................................................................................................................................ 2019 HIGHLIGHTS Fundraising Inclusive education Thanks to the support of our donors, financial assistance was given to 31 deaf patients for cochlear implants. In • 100% Eduplex Grade 12 pass rate and university addition, we could offer Eduplex bursaries to 39 deaf exemption for all deaf pupils. These pupils obtained 7 children from impoverished homes. distinctions among them; “Siphokazi’s cochlear implant has helped her so much. • Publishing and distribution of the ETI book “Inclusive She can now hear much better than before.” Education for Children with a Hearing Loss” in the USA. Mrs Santho – Siphokazi’s Mom “I would love to have this publication made available Training through SUPPORTING SUCCESS!” • During 2019, Eduplex Training Institute (ETI) trained Dr Karen Anderson – Director Supporting Success for students from Bahrain, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Children with Hearing Loss – USA Kenya, Malaysia, Somalia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. 45 40 “The learning journey at ETI is one of my best 35 training experiences!” 30 G Pilyova – Bulgaria 25 20 • Teacher and Therapist training workshops were held in 15 Pretoria, Cape Town, East London and Durban with more 10 than 162 teachers attending. 5 “I wanted to give up as a teacher – you have given me new 0 hope for the future!” C Bothma – South Africa 2016 2017 2018 2019 Cochlear Implant Patients helped with funding Eduplex Bursary Children

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................................................................................................................................................ During 2019, many children and Active projects adults with limited financial means were helped. • Throughout the year the Foundation has a continuous stream of funding requests for Cochlear Implants for Children (17) cochlear implants. Donors are welcome to contact us for more information. (Cost per Busiseka Khanyile / C.W. Bosch / Davida Lotter / Hayley Cochlear Implant R400’000). Smit / Jaden Chitonga / Kathleen Erasmus / Makhuvha Mulweli / Naom Zwane / Popie Letsoalo / Rebecca • The Foundation also has various requests for Chogtaa Dumeh/ Rendi Mulaudzi / Ronisha Malander / continued funding towards deaf children who Sandile Lekhuleni / Siphokazi Machini / Siphokazi are dependent on Eduplex school bursaries. Mlambo / Thabang Ramokgobedi / Zian de Klerk Bursaries include school fees, 2 meals a day, after school care, uniforms, educational outings Cochlear Implants for adults (14) and audiological management (Cost per child R95’000 per annum). Andile Mkhwanazi / Andrew Smit / DJ Barkhuizen / Ivan Joubert / Laura Krapohl / Machipi Ramolobe / Marcel New initiatives Greyling / Melissa Lewis / Mpho Matibe / Nico Mans / Regina Hall / Shanice Lewis / Sibongile Mtsweni / • Completion of the ETI paediatric audiology Victoria Mier online programme. This unique programme will assist professionals around the world to correctly Eduplex school bursaries for deaf children (39) diagnose children with a hearing loss and fit them with the appropriate amplification. Development Aphiwe Mbewu / Azel Maduna / Boka Chimbiza / Bokang cost of R1.2 million. Lekalakala / Caylen Thompson / CJ Moodie / Davida Lotter / Deon du Plessis / Dirkie van Rooyen / Ditiro • Development of “How to be a better teacher” Matila / Gabriella Deliyiannis / Hayley Smit / Heinz van online training programme. This programme aims der Merwe / Ismail Motiyani / Jaymian Jonker / Jennifer to equip teachers with essential teaching skills van Kraayenberg / Jourdan-Lee Fourie / Kea Mabalane  / including multilevel teaching, the role of modern Kgaogela Molantao / Leano Morakile / Lwandile technology in the classroom, general classroom Khoza  / Marumo Makgatho / Megan Irving / Naazma organisation, differentiated assessment, etc. Iqbal / Rorisang Louw / Seabelo Modibede/ Shadè vd Development cost of R1.65 million. Westhuizen / Shaun Jones / Simony Fraser / Siphokazi Machine / Su-Ann Liebenberg / Sumaya Moodie / Surprise Mkhize / Tapiwanashe Gonah / Thatiso Mabo / Thoriso Makgato / Thuto Msiza / Tshegofatso Mafakane / Tshepi Matlala

................................................................................................................................................ “Nowhere can you do so much, for so many, with so little as in Africa” Nico van der Merwe – Foundation Founder & Director

................................................................................................................................................ Special word of thanks to Board of Directors our donors Mr J Grobbelaar (Chairman) The support of our donors has made an unimaginable Dr S Strauss impact, not only on the lives of the beneficiaries, but also Mr D Mbokane their families. Every cent is noted and appreciated. Mr N van der Merwe jr The life-changing work we do would not have been Mr P van Deventer possible without the help and support of numerous private Mr M Stolk individuals and corporate donors. Please remember to Mr N van der Merwe sr request your Article 18(A) tax certificate, if applicable. We would like to thank you for your generosity and ongoing Governance support. • Association incorporated under Section 21: Thank you for being part of 1997/010956/08 our vision! • Non-profit Organisation: 030-787NPO Erika Basson • Public Benefit Organisation: 930005868 [email protected] • Tax Clearance / Good Standing: 9753025643 (012) 333 3130 www.hearingloss.org.za (PIN on request) www.eduplextraining.com • B-BBEE Status: LEVEL 1, Procurement www.eduplex.co.za Recognition 135%, 75% Black Beneficiaries Bank details On request Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss Standard Bank • Governance certificates A/c number 011 794 798 • Audited financial statements Branch Gezina / Branch Code 004 845 • List of donors Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ • Proof of bank details Reference: DON + your name

Hearing gives life ................................................................................................................................................