You can help spread the very important and much needed message of Empathy.
By making a contribution of towards the translation and production of my book on empathy:
In Mekaar se Skoene; making it available to more people in South Africa and perhaps, around the world. Your contribution also helps spread the message, through the work that we do through The Empathy Campaign.
As an individual or organisation, your contribution of R300, 00 will assist us with achieving this goal.
What you get in return
You are not only contributing to a good cause, but you also receive an autographed copy of the English translation, with your name / company name at the back.
Here we have space for 100 - 150 names, under the heading: Sponsors.
If your organisation contributes 5 X R300, 00 or more, you get your logo printed in the book.
Approximate size of logo: 3 x3 cm.
Space limited to 15 company logo's only. First come first serve.
More about the important message of Empathy
Over the last two weeks, South Africa and the world were shocked by the horror of rape of mentally handicapped teenagers. Sadly, these are the cases that we hear about. There are countless more.
And then more recently, there was the racist tweets by two models: one white, one black.
I am not sure whether removing titles and dispelling are necessarily a solution. When we look at the above issues, it is clear that we need to find better solutions, solutions that will INSPIRE perpetrators to do the right thing, to walk in the shoes of the person on the receiving end and hopefully decide against such hurtful actions.
When we look at all forms of hurt, destruction or crime, it is obvious that at the foundation of all of these acts, is a lack of empathy; a lack of empathy for our fellow human being or for animals.
We'll soon be celebrating another Madiba Day. The SABC slogan says it best: “Make every day a Madiba Day.” Will this objective be all forgotten at the end of May 2012?
With your contribution, you and / or your organisation assist Andeline and The Empathy Campaign with ensuring that this is not merely a chiché, but that we turn it into reality.
We can all do something to create the country that we dream of. We can do more when we work together.
Andeline now regularly contributes expert advice on Empathy strategies for various kinds of relationships, on Afrikaans Radio Station, RSG. Stay tuned every Tuesday between 09h00 & 10h00. The programme: "Oggend Op RSG"
About “In Mekaar Se Skoene”
Andeline wrote this book as part of her contribution to the greater good of humanity. Her passion for empathy comes from knowing what it feels like to be on the receiving end of unkind treatment. Her healing process took a few years. Her personal growth and decision to not respond with reciprocal negative action, but to show empathy and make a difference, was inspired by the wonderful example of Mr. Nelson Mandela.
Her experiences of pain taught her about getting into the shoes of others.
“For me it became a matter of truly considering my actions, especially when it comes to other people, because I know what it feels like to be on the receiving end of unkind treatment and / or rejection.”
In the book Andeline focuses on various kinds of relationships and how we can build, re-build or improve these relationships with Respect and Empathy.
The Foreword of the book was written by Prof. Jonathan Jansen, Rector at the Free State University.
The section: About The Author was written by Dr. Regina Malan.
Recommendations for In Mekaar Se Skoene
“Dear Andeline,
I finally finished reading your book. I am impressed. It is indeed a must read for everyone. I would recommend it to all South Africans, irrespective of race, gender, culture or status. It would make me very happy if people in leadership positions could get to read your book. Your book can contribute to making South Africa a better place. Well done!
(All that is needed now is for it to be translated into English, to ensure that all people are able to read it.) Congratulations with a fantastic publication!”
Magdel Pretorius.
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"Hi Andeline, Ek sit met jou boek wat ek nou net by poskantoor gaan haal het. Weereens baie dankie! Ek het vinnig deurgelees, maar dis duidelik nie 'n boek wat ooit "klaar gelees" is nie; dis 'n boek waarheen mens MOET terugkeer elke keer as jy die spoor (wil) byster raak... Mooi wense!"
Heidrich Wyngaardt
About Andeline Williams-Pretorius BA (Health Sciences and Social Services) Unisa
"Andeline Williams-Pretorius is an Inspirational Speaker, Counselor, Trainer, wife and mother.
She is CEO of Andeline's Motivational Training, and creator of The Empathy Campaign, which is affiliated to Andeline's Motivational Training.
She was recently identified by entrepreneur, Mr. Lonwabo Jabavu from African Innovations as one of South Africa's Most Inspirational Women, and is featured in their glossy-page coffee table book, titled: South Africa's Most Inspirational Women. This book will be available in book stores from the end of June 2012.
Andeline was recognised for overcoming severe low self-esteem and lack of assertiveness, in the book: Miracle Women, authored by Dave Metzler. She is the Founder of NPO In-Law Support, 070-849. http://www.inlawsupport.com
Andeline is Columnist / Life Coach for Kuier Magazine, Author of self-published: Success it's your choice and her latest book on empathy: In Mekaar Se Skoene, published by Naledi.
Andeline has a passion for contributing to the greater good of humanity. Her voluntary work can be traced back over the last thirteen years. It includes working with teenagers, speaking at schools about Self-esteem & Assertiveness. She also did voluntary work with in-mates at George and Johannesburg Correctional Services.
She is regular expert (Tuesdays between 09h00 and 10h00) on empathy and relationship challenges (from family to society and the work place) on Afrikaans radio station: RSG."
I thank you in advance for your contribution. We will confirm your contribution, as well as details to be included at the back of the book. I will also post regular updates via Twitter.
We will appreciate it if you would be so kind to share this information with your friends or connections. In order to start this process, we need at least 100 people. With enough help, we can get there in no time.
Banking details: Andeline's Motivational Training, ABSA Bank, Menlyn, Account Number: 4061007354, Branch Code: 632005.
Please fax or email proof of payment, together with the name or company name that you would like us to add in the book. Please include contact details and your postal address.
If your organisation would like to make use of the logo option, by sponsoring 5 X R300, 00 or more, remember to email us your logo for inclusion.
Should you have any enquiries, please contact Andeline.
Mobile: 072 856 0218
Fax: 086 546 9069
Email: info@andeline.co.za
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