Retirement Organisations and Associations
Age-in-Action - The SA Council for the Aged
Category: Non-profit
Founded in 1956 as "The South African Council for the Aged", now known as "Age-in-Action", is the body representing more than 2.7 million older people. The Organisation also has over 800 NGO's as members who provide vital services to more than 150 000 older persons in need of care. In terms of its mission, namely to protect and promote the interests and well-being of all elderly persons.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Category: Non-profit
Alcoholics Anonymous® is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions.
Alzheimer’s South Africa
Category: Non-profit
This association is South Africa’s leader in the fields of Alzheimer’s and dementia, providing support, education, training and up-to-date, scientifically-sound information on matters pertaining to all forms of dementia. Our vision is a country that is aware and accepting of people with dementia, and provides adequate services to them, their families and other carers.
CANSA - Cancer Association of South Africa
Category: Non-profit
The Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) exists to co-ordinate resources available to cancer patients in the community; to support and direct cancer research in South Africa and to promote healthy lifestyles and choices that will result in a reduction of cancer incidences and raise the health status of all our communities.
Catholic Women's League
Category: Non-profit
The Catholic Women's League was founded by Margaret Fletcher in England in the early 1900's and was established in South Africa in 1931. The National Council was formed in 1952. The Catholic Women's League is affiliated with WUCWO (World Union of Catholic Women's Organisations).
Depression and Anxiety Disorders Group
Category: Non-profit
Celebrating 11 years of mental health and advocacy in 2006, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group is Africa’s largest and most recognised mental health initiative. As the nation’s leading advocacy and educational voice on mental health, SADAG has been tirelessly committed to improving the mental health and well-being of thousands of South Africans.
