Support

I like supporting charities. Some you support by giving donations, some you support through SMS donations, others literally ask only for a few clicks.

One of the charities I'm support (Peninsula School Feeding Program) deals with feeding underprivileged school kids. The lunches they provide at those schools are sometimes the only food those poor kids get. And it's damn near impossible to concentrate on learning when your stomach is gnawing through you from hunger.

You can give either R10 to sponsor one lunch, or R395 to sponsor a kid's meals for an entire year. "Wow, that much?" It's not that much, dude. R395 is a basic couple's evening out with a bottle of wine and dessert and tip (depending on where you go). You won't die if you give up one evening out a month, and it will make such a difference in a child's life. Of course, if you're on a budget, R20 will go far too.

I also give to the NSRI, as they perform services for people and the environment. They do a lot, and deal with all kinds of stupidity. You can donate via a monthly order, a once off donation or you can do a text donation. It's a worthy cause as well.

Barking Mad helps out abandoned animals. Anybody that knows me, knows I am completely gaga over animals. I'm that person who approaches complete strangers, begging permission to play with their dog/cat/budgie/wookie. On Barking Mad's website, you can click to donate food (costs you nothing but a click!), text donate or do an actual cash donation.

If you also want to get involved, but the charities of my choice don't suit you, have a look at Charity SA - they list SA NPOs that you can reach out to and help.