Sonop
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Sonop's vision & mission:
Sonop’s vision is to give a group of female students at the University of Stellenbosch, not only the opportunity of being Maties, but also the unique experience of having a community- where every Sonopper is empowered to reach their full potential, for their own benefit and to the advantage of everyone they will encounter as a Global citizen. Our mission is to establish Sonop as a dynamic entity, by staying true to our values. To establish Sonop’s identity as an entity, that is focused on building relationships-intentionally, within the residence as well as with the greater community. To be united in our diversity and strive to be the best residence we can be.
What are we currently doing?
(1) ProjectPads: This project aims to provide free sanitary products to Sonoppers.
(2) Shoes and Socks Project: This project aims to provide shoes and socks to Parkwood Primary. This is a collaborative project between ASA, Aurora and Sonop.
(3) Sanitary Pad Campaign: This project aims to provide sanitary products to the Safe House Stellenbosch Shelter, SU female residences and the SU Social Work Offices.
(4) Jars of Hope: This project will run during Sonop Week. Sonoppers will gather donations and spend an afternoon together filling jars or packs with these food items. The food packs will be dropped off at Food in Action.
What else can you do?
Community service has been an integral part of Stellenbosch University (SUN) for decades albeit in different forms and with shifting emphasis. This platform allows you to make social impact within the university's (7) CSI themes. Click on the links on the themes below to get involved in volunteering and donating opportunities of your choice.
- Education for all
- Completing the School Run as part of Two Oceans 2021 | Volunteer | forgood
- Buying a R30 WhatsApp data bundle for our learners! | Volunteer | forgood
- Nominating us as your MySchool beneficiary. | Volunteer | forgood
- Children's toys and reading books | Donate | forgood
- Stationery for our learners in Langa Township | Donate Money | forgood
- Employment and inclusive economic development
- Mentoring entrepreneurs and others with business needs | Volunteer | forgood
- Creating excell finance accountant spreadsheets | Volunteer | forgood
- Virtual career guidance | Volunteer | forgood
- Business plan development suitable for fundraising | Volunteer | forgood
- Assisting with the small business start up costs | Donate | forgood
- Environment and sustainability
- Drafting Sustainable project plan | Volunteer | forgood
- Recycling accredited certificate | Volunteer | forgood
- FARMING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SHARE TO FRIENDS ETC | Volunteer | forgood
- Environment & Sustainability Initiatives | Volunteer | forgood
- Funding agricultural programmes in 6 regions | Donate Money | forgood
- Food security and health
- SPREAD WORD SHARE FOOD SYSTEM CAMPAIGN 2 SOCIAL MEDIA | Volunteer | forgood
- Farming & Agriculture expertises advice | Volunteer | forgood
- Fundraising for foodparcel and ppes distributions | Volunteer | forgood
- Counselling Breast Cancer Patients | Donate Money | forgood
- 1 Month of Group & One-on-One Counselling #GBV | Donate Money | forgood
- Resources and infrastructure
- Donating building supplies | Donate | forgood
- Building material | Donate | forgood
- Construction of new buildings for storage and clinic | Volunteer | forgood
- Donate cement and prefab slabs | Donate | forgood
- Urgently building a wendy home for 6 orphaned children | Donate Money | forgood
- Safety security and good governance
- Drafting HR Policies, All office HR Signage | Volunteer | forgood
- Accounting & Financial Services. | Volunteer | forgood
- Updating HPCA Self Assessment Tool Policy & Procedures | Volunteer | forgood
- Governance and compliance assistance | Volunteer | forgood
- Creating policies and organisation profile. | Volunteer | forgood
- Social gender
- Developing a manual for #GBV support group facilitators | Volunteer | forgood
- Social Workers for GBV related cases | Donate Money | forgood
- Sharing a fundraising campaign to support #GBV efforts | Volunteer | forgood
- Life couching of beneficiaries | Volunteer | forgood
- Sponsoring a young woman for our Hair skills course. | Donate Money | forgood