The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent.
It works to unite people, with a common vision, to make a real and telling difference by serving mankind for the ‘Greater Good’ .
Assistance is provided unconditionally; assisting the needy, irrespective of human or animal, race, religion, colour, class, political affiliation or geographic location.
Since its inception in 1992, the organisation has been responsible for the delivery of life-saving goods and on-the-ground support for innumerable people, collectively valued at some R4.5 billion, in more than 45 countries across the globe, including South Africa.
Support in Malawi
Gift of the Givers restores the hope and dignity of the most vulnerable in their time of need, rebuilding prosperous communities and empowering leaders of tomorrow.With an estimated population of 18 million, Malawi is a largely rural country whose economy is dominated by agriculture. However, more than 70% of Malawians live below the poverty line.
Vulnerable to environmental disasters, including flooding, prolonged drought and strong winds, coupled with the regular outbreak of pests and disease, the country's food security is always at risk.
Such vulnerability was further exacerbated in 2021 with the COVID-19 pandemic taking its toll on the country. Numerous hospitals were overwhelmed by patient inflows and lacked vital resources, such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Gift of the Givers interceded in the country, reaching some 150 000 with programmes designed to assist in alleviating the suffering.
What we Do
THE PRIVATE SECTOR PLAYS A VITALLY IMPORTANT ROLE IN ASSISTING GIFT OF THE GIVERS FULFILL ITS HUMANITARIAN VISION.
By working in partnership with the organisation, like-minded and committed corporate partners have the ability to make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people across South Africa, throughout Africa and the world.
In encouraging corporate partnerships, we would stress that Gift of the Givers is a reputable, trustworthy organisation, with a long and flawless delivery track-record. Corporate linkages are welcomed in terms of our:
- Having in place sustainable projects in the fields of health, education, water and sanitation, human settlements and the environment;
- Having many existing projects through which participating companies are able to add value to existing sites, or assist with expanding reach into new areas; and
- Encouraging company executives and members of staff to become actively involved in the projects they sponsor through our arrangement of 'hands-on' days.
- DR IMTIAZ SOOLIMAN
Our Inspiration
“My son, you will form an organisation. The name will be Waqful Waqifin, and that name is translated into ‘Gift of the Givers’. You will serve all people of all races, of all religions, of all colours, of all classes, of all political affiliations and of any geographical location. You will serve them unconditionally.”
– Sufi Sheikh Muhammed Saffer Effendi al Jerrahi
… After receiving this message from his spiritual leader in Istanbul, Turkey, at the age of just 30, Gift of the Givers founder, Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, immediately heeded the calling… and continues to do so to this day.
