The Papillon Foundation

24 years of community work (2002–2025)

Brief history

Started in 2001 and officially registered in 2002, The Papillon Foundation celebrates 24 years of community work in 2025; having had socio-economic and empowerment projects in South Africa nationwide, the placement of computers in South Africa and some parts of Africa, and Trauma training in South Africa, Africa and Ecuador. Papillon also partners with and supports other worthy NPO’s and community projects.

Registration

The Papillon Foundation is a Registered Non-Profit Organisation (022-158-NPO) and an Approved Public Benefit Organisation (930005579 P.B.O).

Mission Statement

Empowering people to transform their lives…and their communities

Vision Statement

Creating better tomorrows from the ashes of today

The Papillon Foundation beneficiaries

The needy, poor, destitute, previously disadvantaged, elderly, sick, youth, children, women, disabled adults/youth/children, special needs children, orphans, child-headed households, the traumatized, unemployed, low-income earners, part-time workers and local community residents wanting to improve their situations.

Objectives

*To research, communicate and identify our Region, City & Country’s challenges.

*To develop Community Empowerment Projects focused on the destitute.

*To clothe, feed, educate and train all in a holistic approach.

*To create a platform for people to grow & improve their lives & those of their families & communities.

*To forge Partnerships and Associations blended into a force of Specialists.

*To manage an open and accountable accredited Structure.

*To create better tomorrows for all in our Society.