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