The Health Foundation

03/03/2026

The Health Foundation had the privilege of attending the savesevenlives AGM yesterday, where the newly appointed Executive Committee was formally announced, an important milestone in Save7’s continued growth and development.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to President and former CEO, , as well as and , whose vision played a pivotal role in building this much‑needed cause focused on saving lives by raising awareness about organ donation. Their leadership also contributed to the creation of the first‑ever LifePod at Tygerberg Hospital.

We also wish the newly elected leadership team: , , , and every success as they take forward the organisation’s mission. In addition, Save7 welcomed David Thomson, Prof. Elmin Steyn, and to its Advisory Board, strengthening governance and strategic oversight. Jonty will now serve as Chairperson of this newly established Advisory Board, with Sachen and Naazim continuing their valuable contributions on the board as well.

It has been an honour for The Health Foundation to be involved in Save7’s conceptualisation, and we look forward to walking the journey ahead as the organisation continues to grow, evolve, and expand its impact.

20/02/2026

On Friday, 13th February, we joined Western Cape on Wellness (WOW!) in celebrating their 10-year milestone.

A huge congratulations to all the WOW! clubs for your unwavering commitment to healthier living and sustained wellness practices in communities across the province.

The Health Foundation looks forward to walking the next decade with you as we continue strengthening wellness and inspiring healthier communities together.

18/02/2026

On the occasion of the Opening of Parliament, The Health Foundation extends its sincere appreciation to the Ambassador of the , Mrs Sandra Kramer; the Ambassador of , Mr Andreas Peschke; the Ambassador of , Mr David Martinon; and the Ambassador of , Mr Alberto Vecchi, for the kind invitation to our CEO Mr Harry Grainger to attend the reception celebrating partnerships and collaboration.

We value the opportunity to engage with leaders committed to strengthening development, advancing health equity, supporting the wellbeing of communities across South Africa and enhancing international relationships.

Together, we can continue to build impactful partnerships that drive meaningful and sustainable change.

05/02/2026

Through the Cape Care Fund, we’re working with the Western Cape Department of Social Development to strengthen NPOs initiatives across the province.

Be part of the change. Donate to the Cape Care Fund by visiting this link: https://lnkd.in/dRwgbGWi

The Cape Care Fund is a partnership with the Western Cape Department of Social Development and The Health Foundation (THF). But who are THF?

THF is a non-profit company that believes that good health and overall wellbeing are the foundation of strong, resilient communities. That’s why they work to strengthen sustainable and inclusive health systems that respond to real community needs.

By bringing together government, funders, businesses, organisations, and communities, THF delivers people-centred, results-driven initiatives that improve access to care and support better health outcomes across the Western Cape.

Learn more about The Health Foundation via their website: https://www.thehealthfoundation.org.za/

30/01/2026

We have moved office!

We are excited to share that The Health Foundation is now working from a new (and bigger!) office, still within the same complex, just a different building.

All contact details remain the same. We look forward to welcoming our partners and stakeholders to our new space.

New Address: The Forum, Carrick Building North Bank Lane, Century City, 7441

10/12/2025

One organ Donor. More than Ten Lives transformed! 💚🎉

We are immensely proud to be a part of this remarkable milestone achieved through the savesevenlives Lifepod collaborative initiative.

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The Life Pod at Tygerberg Hospital has enabled its first successful organ donation, marking the first posthumous multi-organ donation at the hospital in more than two years. This milestone reflects 18 months of dedicated work by savesevenlives medical students and clinical teams to create a dignified, specialised space for donors and their families. While this achievement brings hope to many waiting for transplants, more awareness is urgently needed to improve South Africa’s low organ donation rates.
Read the full story: https://www.su.ac.za/en/faculties/medicine/news/groundbreaking-life-pod-achieves-first-successful-organ-donation

20/11/2025

The Health Foundation is honoured to be attending the this week.

This powerful gathering is the flagship platform for integrating civil society voices into the G20 decision-making process with a commitment to advancing inclusive development.

Thank you to the National Development Agency for the opportunity to showcase our commitment in driving collaboration and supporting sustainability. We are proud to be among and committed to building an equitable society.

14/11/2025

This World Diabetes Day, in recognition of the importance of a healthy diet in diabetes prevention and management, we reflect on the invaluable strides achieved by WoW! a healthy lifestyles-promoting programme of the Western Cape Government.

The Health Foundation was privileged to be the sub-grant manager of the Humane Society International (HSI) funding towards the development of the first WoW! Plant-based Cooking Course in South Africa. This nutrition-packed course, developed within a proudly South African context, is SETA-accredited and available to the public.

The overarching purpose of WoW! is to promote health, reduce health inequalities and strengthen social inclusiveness/connectedness by co-creating enabling environments for sustained healthy lifestyle choices throughout our life course.

THF is the sub-grant manager of the grant towards developing the first WoW! Health Living, Plant-based Cooking Course in South Africa.

10/10/2025

Make Mental Wellness a Daily Practice

At The Health Foundation, our office team was guided by from Headspace through gentle stretches with calming breathing and meditation techniques to help us stay grounded.

Mental wellness starts with small, intentional moments, a stretch, a deep breath, a moment of reflection. Let’s continue to make mental health a priority, not just today, but every day.

09/10/2025

Behind every siren is a human being.

Our EMS personnel face stress, trauma, and risk daily. That’s why this National EMS Appreciation Day is all about wellness, recovery, and recognition.

You can help:
Donate financially https://lnkd.in/dANYgfTy
Sponsor wellness items
Contribute care bag contents

Every gesture matters. Stand with us for those who stand for us.

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19/09/2025

Paramedics face the unknown on every call and still show up for us.

Let’s show up for them.

Donate now towards their wellbeing—every rand makes an immediate impact!

https://www.givengain.com/campaign/support-our-paramedics-this-emergency-medical-services-day

18/09/2025

We were privileged to receive a generous donation of R100,000 from InuWell, at our AGM, handed over by Fractional Chief Operating Officer Janet Pillai to the DSD Minister Jaco Londt, in support of the

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to InuWell for leading by example.

If your organisation shares this vision and would like to partner with us in making lasting impact, we welcome you to join hands with us.

Together, every contribution strengthens Cape Care Fund for those who need it most.

To learn more about the Cape Care Fund and how you can donate, please visit https://capecarefund.org.za/