A big thank you, from everyone at The Empathy Foundation, NPO 070-849

Dear Friends,

It is with a tremendous amount of gratitude that I look back to reflect on this year, the good times, the challenges, the successes, but more importantly: YOU, because of your support, we are growing from strength to strength. 

Our Entrepreneurship objective

This is also the year in which The Empathy Angels Project was officially adopted and launched to contribute to our objective where we focus on entrepreneurship.  However, the Empathy Angels was born a number of years ago.  I have knocked on many doors to have it implemented, but they all remain shut.  People told me that it could never work.  

Well, today I want to say to you to never listen to anybody who tells you this when your core tells you that your dream is indeed POSSIBLE!

I didn’t take the pessimism to heart, but went back to the drawing board. 

I asked myself:  Well, how COULD this work? 

I got an idea to write my book about Empathy.  I thought that it might be very helpful to get a national publishing house to publish my book.  I started to plan my book and sent a proposal to a national publishing house.  I was blessed to get that YES in an instant, because as I teach in my program on Expert Positioning, it normally takes up to three months before a publisher comes back to you regarding your manuscript AND they normally want at least three chapters.

I completed my manuscript within two months and my book In Mekaar Se Skoene was officially published five months later.  I secured a weekly Empathy slot on SABC Radio: RSG and on 25 January 2014, I’ll be doing that for two years.

After being on air for a year, I was extremely grateful.  And like my habit is when I am grateful, I looked for an opportunity to share.  How could I share my wonderful platform with others? I wondered...  

A-ha!  The Empathy Angels Project on RSG came to mind.  Okay, but now I have to convince RSG to say yes to me about sharing my platform with others.  I contacted the producer.  She responded with a Yes.  She said that she liked the idea very much.  The Empathy Angels on RSG was born.

Over the last year, we have featured many wonderful people, doing great work to uplift people in various communities.  This is just one of my many passions that make me come alive. 

Thank you

I owe a big thank you the “Oggend Op RSG”-team, but also to RSG management for their wonderful contribution to assist me and The Empathy Foundation to contribute to keeping Madiba’s legacy alive.  A big thank-you to our friends and followers too, because without your participation in sending us your Empathy Angel suggestion we would not be able to do what we do.  

Please keep those suggestions coming.

Make a donation and help us continue our great work

The Empathy Foundation is an NPO and as you know, we depend on donations to keep things afloat.  Hence we are sending out a request to organisations to donate to this great cause.  We have a great track record, are able to supply you with relevant documents and we do what we say we do. 

See this link to our Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/empathycampaignsa?fref=ts

Should you be interested in donating to this great case, here are our banking details

ACCOUNT NAME:  The Empathy Foundation, NPO 070-849.

BANK:      Absa Bank

BRANCH:     Clearwater Mall

ACCOUNT NUMBER:  9284575199

BRANCH CODE:   632005

SARS PBO NUMBER:  930041748

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The Empathy Angels project

Those who know me know that I am always focused on giving value and to add something extra.  This is the reason we have decided to first launch The Empathy Angels project and to provide the best publicity to all the Empathy Angels whom we feature.  We all know how much it costs to make use of the services of a PR Consultant.  They certainly do not come cheap.

Our Empathy Angels have given us great feedback about how much being featured as an Empathy Angel has meant to them and their projects, not to mention the enquiries they have received from businesses that wanted to know how they could support or contribute to their individual causes.  So, I think that you will agree with me that our Empathy Angels are getting quite a fantastic deal.  

Please note however, that we DO NOT guarantee that you will be contacted with offers of support.

Here at The Empathy Foundation, we have gone back to the drawing board to ensure that apart from continuing our great work, to also ensure that The Empathy Foundation becomes sustainable.  For this reason, we have decided to, as from next year, charge the Empathy Angels who are being featured a small administration fee of R250, 00.  This will cover the telephone calls to you as Empathy Angel, email correspondence, compiling your story and forwarding it to the RSG producer, via email.  See below for an outline, options and benefits to you.

As the Founder of the organisation, I am very excited and happy when I design your collage, when I choose which images to add. It is important to me to ensure that you, our Empathy Angels, are portrayed in the best possible light, in a way that makes you feel satisfied about your association with The Empathy Foundation and The Empathy Angels project.  

It takes time to create your beautiful collage and I believe that you’ll understand the importance of having to charge a small admin fee to create this.

Your contribution goes directly to the Empathy Foundation. Thank you for understanding.

Please note that your interview as Empathy Angel on SABC Radio: RSG remains free.  You are also not paying for the collage, only for my time

Here are the payment options and benefits:

AMOUNT	BENEFITS
R250, 00 (for my time)	A beautiful (and free) collage with images about your project; shared on the Facebook page of The Empathy Foundation.
R500, 00	A beautiful (and free) collage with images about your project; shared on the Facebook page of The Empathy Foundation, on my Facebook wall and on the wall of two other Facebook groups to which I belong, on Linked in and on Twitter.  PLUS... You qualify to ask me about one module in my program, entitled: EXPERT POSITIONING – how to grow your personal brand or business by getting great publicity. You could ask me anything about the following – one area only    Writing and publishing your book;     Have a reputable publication tell your inspirational life – or business story;     Be a regular guest on radio or television;     Register your passion as an NPO;     Becoming a columnist; Your ASK Andeline-session will take place in a pre-arranged 30 minute session via SKYPE.  T’s & C’s apply.

Like our Facebook page: The Empathy Foundation and stay informed about what’s happening on our side.  

The next chapter

We are currently planning to host the first Empathy Angels Awards Ceremony at the end of July 2014.  I am very happy to report that we have already secured a Media Partner.  This should tell you that this organisation really means business and is indeed serious about contributing to the greater good.  We live in a society where it is “every man for him /herself”.  Not in our world, because we realise how we could get so much further when we join hands. With this initiative, we want to give recognition to those people who take time out to be kind, caring and considerate; those individuals who are doing something to brighten someone else’s day, because we believe that it is cool to be kind.

We will share more information about our Media partner(s) and about what we are planning, early next year.

Do you want to be a Sponsor to The Empathy Angels Awards Ceremony?

If your organisation would like to come on board as Sponsor to this prestigious event and would like to receive more information about the project and about the benefits to you as sponsor, do contact me (Andeline).

Mobile: 072 856 0218

Email: info@andeline.co.za

All other enquiries are welcome too.

Thank you for your time and for travelling this journey with us.  The dreams continue and I promise to keep you posted.

Yours in Empathy,

Andeline Williams-Pretorius

Founder of The Empathy Foundation, NPO 070-849

Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Author

Life Coach & Columnist to Kuier magazine

Empathy & Relationship Expert on SABC Radio: RSG

See below for some of our previous Empathy Angels, featured on SABC Radio: RSG.  Their great work continues. 

Help spread the important message of Empathy

You can help spread the very important and much needed message of Empathy.

http://www.facebook.com/empathycampaignsa

How?

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

empathy@mweb.co.za

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