1 in 5 South Africans could be living with arthritis, at least 50% of those people are unaware of their status.
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Thank you for helping to make it possible for the Arthritis Foundation of South Africa, to provide over 4500 members with education, support, advocacy, information and a lay of arms of professional bodies, your generosity helps us spread light, comfort, and hope to all those living with Arthritis.
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We run a range of educational programmes with experts and leaders in th the arthritis community. The programmes we focus on improving the lives of those affected by arthritis for their daily and long-term health.
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The simple fact is that without your generosity, our foundation would not exist.
Bequests form the financial basis our foundation and are absolutely essential for ensuring the good work we do continues into the future.
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Equip your neighborhood and become an AFSA Champion today!
Become an AFSA Champion through our public awareness volunteering program.
Volunteering with us is an opportunity to make a difference by creating awareness for Arthritis in your neighbourhood no matter where you are within South Africa.
Enthusiastic volunteers will help us with the task of distributing promotional and educational material to your nearest public areas; clinics, libraries, hospitals, etc.
If you have time to give and the commitment to end avoidable disabilities caused by late / no diagnosis of arthritis, then we are keen to welcome you among our team.
The need is great and the resources are limited - this is a non-paying position and is suitable for people who really just want to help spread Arthritis awareness and education by distributing relevant material from Arthritis Foundation of South Africa.
Send an email to: and we will get in touch with you.
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Exposing your brand alongside our foundation will give your product / service meaningful and relevant engagement with people who are virtually all in your target, prompting them to seriously consider buying what you are advertising.
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Attention all Rheumatologists
and
Rheumatology Nurses
Share your expertise
We need your expertise to reach more people through all our communication channels.
In South Africa, there is a great shortage of rheumatologists, not more than 40 in the country as a whole.
According to the World Health Organization, there should be one for every 180 000 people, so the shortage is obvious in South Africa. Most of them are also attached to the training hospitals in urban areas.
Here is how you can help: