The Papillon Foundation annual report. 2024

In The Papillon Foundation’s existence (23 years)...

...we have once again been found to be legitimate as evidenced by the new prestigious award of a top-rated Non-Profit. Thankfully, over the years, we have gained valuable experience in the Non-Profit world and it has stood us very well in the current conditions. We don’t go about waving banners and blowing bugles about our work, as we believe our work speaks for itself and you will see in the review examples below about the communities have to say about our work. So many Non-Profits in the country shut down after a few years, but Papillon has just consistently kept on going. It is a wrong reason to open an NPO for personal income, as there is a big difference between self-enrichment and a calling. We do our work with our hearts, because following one’s heart is the best way to go.

And here is the certificate of distinction.

Just a short example of the current reviews about our work.

Review 1.
Some of our latest community reviews below.
The Papillon foundation has been instrumental in assisting the education of young people at our NPO.
The donation of laptops and support has allowed us to further grow the coding department and reach out to many more young people from challenging backgrounds.
The unconditional commitment and unwavering support from Papillon management is professional and in the spirit of caring and giving.
I can recommend Papillon as a charity.

Appreciation packs to the teachers.

Review 2.
I had the privilege of meeting a beautiful couple, Stephen and Marian Smith from The Papillon Foundation. They both are passionate to bring change in the lives of many coming from underprivileged areas. Over the years they have partnered in many community development projects such as senior citizen food drives, reaching out to local schools and assisting in rural school development program offering much needed nutritional food, assisting a matric learner to attend their matric farewell, assisting and training of Victim Support Volunteers. These initiatives have brought lasting solutions to learners from rural areas. One of the projects that the learners have benefitted greatly from is the young girl mentorship program that speaks to Primary School girls about self-image, goalsetting and so much more. The Papillon Foundation is playing an integral part in the success of all these projects. I am very proud to be part of such an amazing foundation that reach out to communities in need.

Our truck works very hard. :)

Review 3.
Stephen and Marian work tirelessly to provide for the underprivileged and give support and a helping hand where it is needed most. The Papillon Foundation through their training programs have trained many people, transferred skills and equipped many with diplomas and knowledge. They believe in people and always have open hearts and an open door for everyone in need. Thank you both for the excellent work and difference that you make to so many!

You can see more at the URL link below.

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Some of the current things that we do.

Papillon provides monetary gift vouchers and goods to a local women and child mentorship program.
Papillon donates gift vouchers and goods to local community projects.
Papillon donates vouchers for food for destitute people at a support group in township.
Papillon gives food items and goods to local street people.
Papillon gives fruit and sweets for children at creche on local farm.
Papillon gives biscuits and goodie bags for staff of different NPO's.
Papillon purchases and gives apples to local children's charities.
Papillon donates money to a local NPO for children with disabilities.
Thankfully, the coding project for disadvantaged school children continues to grow. They now even have started to also bring in some robotics and it is very popular.

We have, by grace, endured and although things get very difficult at times, we have also had many adventures. Our work is not easy, and we get many queries from people to help them to also open an NPO. The first thing is that we advise them is to not reinvent the wheel. There are many NPOs across the world, and Papillon’s way of doing things is to partner with those that have similar outlooks to ours. One can do a little, but many together can do so much more. Our short-term plan is feeding, distribution, and emergency provisions. And long-term upskilling and empowerment of people and their communities. We continue to seek out others in need, wait for the need to come to us, and always be on the lookout for opportunities to help wherever possible.

Thank you to those who have shown your support and care over the years.

Photos by Zac Smith-All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon PowershotSX70HS Bridge camera.

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