The Handbag Project
The handbag project is one of our biggest and ongoing initiatives whereby we collect new and used handbags containing toiletries and care items that can assist a rape victim after the initial reporting process. Our Kiddi packs are packed for children under the age of 12 and sadly make up 60% of our monthly quota. Every handbag is the beginning of a survivors new life after their ordeal and gives them hope, which is a fundamental step in recovery.
The number of handbags we have packed and delivered to Thuthuzela Centres, Childline, Rape Crisis Centres and NPA Court's across SA
The number of rape comfort bags we deliver every single month, which sadly isn't even sufficient for the number of survivors
The cost (in ZAR) to the Foundation to pack each rape comfort bag, excluding transportation
WHAT WE PACK
ADULT RAPE COMFORT BAGS
A new or used handbag in good, usable condition
A pack of sanitary pads
A small pack of tissues
A bar of soap and a clean, new facecloth
A small bottle of body lotion
Underwear in various sizes (from XS – XL)
Shampoo and/or conditioner
Deodorant or roll on
A toothbrush and a tube of toothpaste
A note with words of care and encouragement
KIDDIE PACKS (UNDER THE AGE OF 12)
A small backpack or drawstring bag minimum size 33cm x 43cm
Sanitary pads
A small pack of tissues
Children’s panties or underpants in various sizes
An A5 notebook (used for art therapy, to assist in forensic evidence gathering)
Crayons or colouring pencils and a 24-page colouring book
Soap and a clean, new facecloth
A soft toy or teddy for the child to keep and provide comfort for
WHAT WE PACK
ADULT RAPE COMFORT BAGS
KIDDIE PACKS (UNDER THE AGE OF 12)
DROP OFF POINTS
For anyone wanting to donate bags or care items for this project – you can do so at:
1. The JFF Offices – Aloe Block, Fairways Office Park, 3 Abrey Road, Kloof
2. Faces Salon – 1 Loudon Park, 8 St Marys Road, Kloof
3. Perry Bikes – 1 Sneezewood Lane, Glen Anil
4. Buff Beauty Parlour – The Boulevard, 19 Park Ln, Umhlanga Ridge
5. Scarecrows gifts & antiques, Rosetta
6. Engen Boshoff Street, Pietermaritzburg
7. Sani Pharmacy at the PHC clinic, Old Main Road, Underberg
8. 1 Bergview Road, Ridge View Office Suites, Suite 3, Hilton
9. Trappers Ballito – Shop 5F, Ballito Lifestyle Centre, Ballito Drive
10. Jennifer Eales Skincare – 15 Tenth Avenue, Greyville