Creating better tomorrows from the ashes of today
Our Acheivements
The Papillon Foundation is an independent, non-profit and non-denominational, a-political Public Benefit Organisation with the following mission:
"Papillon - Creating better tomorrows from the ashes of today"
“We pray that our actions will inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, wherever they may be, as it is up to each of us to bring about better tomorrows.”
Taken from John Quincy Adams (1825-182)
History
The Southern Suburbs of Johannesburg was of the first to be developed during the heady and exciting days of the Gold Rush in the early 1800’s. Once the home of Statesmen and Millionaires, these Suburbs have degenerated into vast decay, very similar today to areas such as the Bronx in America. From the farm of Turffontein, registered in 1859 pre-dating the discovery of gold, to the development of the Turffontein Race Course on a portion of the farm during the gold rush that saw the mining camp Johannesburg, explode with wealth and destitution alike; to the shame of the concentration camp that w
How YOU can Help
NB: Papillon is tax exempt (18a) and tax deduction certificates will be issued for all financial donations!
Our Needs List
Any donations will be appreciated.
There is a need for the following items:
Charity Division: (Socio economic)
- Clothing / Blankets / Toys / Nappies / Furniture / Bedding / Food / Appliances / Toiletries etc.
- Books and Toiletries for Old Age Homes, also tinned food.
- Christmas presents for Orphan Homes and Crèches.
- Any unwanted new or used good quality goods.
Social Outreach Skills Training Division: (Enterprise Development)
Knowledge is Power
We offer subsidised social outreach courses in:
- English
- Computer Basics
- ICDL – International Computer Driving Licence
Study with Us
Subsidised social outreach courses.
Papillon does not discriminate against religion, age, race or gender. Financially each case is reviewed on merit and accommodated accordingly.
Training Projects - Contents
E-Learner Computer Basics (ICDL Foundational)
Requirements:
Basic English Literacy
Contents:
Entry-level computer skills—IT Basics, Files & Folders, Drawing, Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Web-Browsing & Email
Duration:
Full-time: 2 weeks/ Mon-Thurs /9am-1:30p
