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For 40 years, Mustadafin Foundation has been changing lives across South Africa.
Every meal served. Every child supported. Every family assisted after a disaster. Every elderly person cared for. Every young mother encouraged. Every learner given the opportunity to dream a little bigger.
Behind each of these moments is something many people may not realise.
Women.
Today, 96% of Mustadafin’s team are women.
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we also celebrate the extraordinary women who have become the heart of an organisation that has spent four decades restoring dignity, creating opportunities and strengthening communities.
Founded in response to the political unrest and violence in Crossroads in 1986, Mustadafin began with a simple purpose: to support women and children with food, shelter and counselling. Over 40 years, that single act of compassion has grown into programmes spanning disaster relief, daily feeding schemes, education, healthcare, home care, community development, poverty alleviation and support for young mothers and families.
The organisation has grown, but its purpose has never changed.
The programmes have evolved. The communities have grown. The challenges have changed. But the mission has remained exactly the same: serving people with compassion, dignity and hope.
Under the leadership of Ghairunisa Johnstone-Cassiem, whose vision, compassion and unwavering commitment have inspired so many, these women have become a powerful force for positive chang. Together, they demonstrate that leadership is not simply about directing others. It is about serving others with courage, humility and purpose.
Ghairunisa shares, “Over the past 40 years, we have witnessed something truly remarkable. Young lives have blossomed, volunteers have become leaders, and communities have become partners. Hope has multiplied, with each act of kindness planting new seeds of compassion that continue to grow across South Africa. That is the legacy of Mustadafin, and it is a journey we are incredibly proud to continue.
As we celebrate this milestone, our commitment remains unchanged: to continue serving every community with compassion, dignity and hope.”
For 40 years, Mustadafin has opened its doors and its heart to people from all walks of life because compassion knows no boundaries, and neither should kindness. Everyone deserves to be seen, supported and treated with dignity.
For more information about Mustadafin Foundation, call 021 633 0010 or visit mustadafin.org.za.
“If every man helps his neighbour, then who will need help?”
Mustadafin Foundation
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Code: 025 909
Ordinary Account: 072 778 377
Zakaah Account: 073 159 867
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Address:
154 Antelope Street
Bridgetown
Cape Town,
7764