The "Silver Lining" Initiative

Compassion for All

Situation in the Nelson Mandela Metropole

Over 1000, home based crèches in the Nelson Mandela Metropole are shanties made of second hand timber and zinc. The roofs leak and they have no toilets.
Most do not meet the criteria needed to qualify for registration, thus no form of subsidy.

The “Silver Lining“Goal

Crèches: The feeding all of these toddlers on a sustainable basis while at the most crucial development stages of their fragile little lives.

Home based initiatives, to feed those destitute.

AIDS orphans. “Early Nutritional Intervention” might help prevent progression or death in HIV- infected children.

Shelters: The feeding street kids, destitute / neglected senior citizens, and places of safety for abused women and children.

To reach the above goal, feeding schemes need to be sponsored by corporate organisations and government.

The Project

The sponsoring and distribution of “Nutriceutical Porridge” to hungry township children in South Africa.

A Maize/Soya based, vitamin and mineral enriched, instant cereal that is recommended as a nutritional weight-gain supplement for children from age 6 months

Maximises energy levels and enhances immune system to fight off opportunistic diseases
Promotes better concentration and a sense of well being
Makes it easier for children to cope with everyday schooling
Alleviates hunger, the worst depressant in everyday life.

In South Africa

1 in 10 infants die during the first 12 months, chiefly from starvation.
1 in 5 SA children suffer from chronic malnutrition.
Around 12 cases of Marasmus or Kwashiorkor have been seen every month.
1 in 10 children admitted to Africa’s largest hospital, Soweto’s Chris Hani Baragwaneth, suffers from severe malnutrition.
50% of the 3120 children in a national food consumption survey were found to have less than half the recommended levels of the essential nutrients, calcium, iron and zinc in their diets.
According to government estimation, around 75% of South Africans, have inadequate access to food.
National food consumption figures show that more than 1 in 5 Tiny Tots are physically stunted due to malnutrition. Worst affected are children aged

Diseases due to Malnutrition

MARASMUS is caused by a severe lack of protein and calories.

Children look like pot-bellied skeletons; and have virtually no fat and little muscle

KWASHIORKOR is caused by a severe lack of protein and nutrients.

Chubby children are sometimes thought to be healthy, but are in fact bloated
Loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss
Dry, cracked skin, brittle hair

Short-term effects

Listlessness and short attention span – Dehydration – Hypothermia – Low blood sugar levels – Potassium and magnesium deficiencies – Susceptibility to bacterial infections

Long-term effects

Stunted growth – Susceptible to disease and early death – Learning and cognitive disabilities – Delayed motor skills development.

The Silver Lining Project is now a registered Non-Profit Organisation (reg. no. 930020332) and all projects undertaken by BizBox will facilitate funding to distribute e’Pap to those in need.

If you would like to make a difference to a child’s life for as little as 60c per day, pledge your contribution by sending an e-mail to info@bizbox.co.za or phone 041-586 2838.

The "Silver Lining" Initiative

Compassion for All

Situation in the Nelson Mandela Metropole

Over 1000, home based crèches in the Nelson Mandela Metropole are shanties made of second hand timber and zinc. The roofs leak and they have no toilets.

Most do not meet the criteria needed to qualify for registration, thus no form of subsidy.

The “Silver Lining“Goal

To reach the above goal, feeding schemes need to be sponsored by corporate organisations and government.

The Project

The sponsoring and distribution of “Nutriceutical Porridge” to hungry township children in South Africa.

A Maize/Soya based, vitamin and mineral enriched, instant cereal that is recommended as a nutritional weight-gain supplement for children from age 6 months

Maximises energy levels and enhances immune system to fight off opportunistic diseases

Promotes better concentration and a sense of well being

Makes it easier for children to cope with everyday schooling

Alleviates hunger, the worst depressant in everyday life.

In South Africa

1 in 10 infants die during the first 12 months, chiefly from starvation.

1 in 5 SA children suffer from chronic malnutrition.

Around 12 cases of Marasmus or Kwashiorkor have been seen every month.

1 in 10 children admitted to Africa’s largest hospital, Soweto’s Chris Hani Baragwaneth, suffers from severe malnutrition.

50% of the 3120 children in a national food consumption survey were found to have less than half the recommended levels of the essential nutrients, calcium, iron and zinc in their diets.

According to government estimation, around 75% of South Africans, have inadequate access to food.

National food consumption figures show that more than 1 in 5 Tiny Tots are physically stunted due to malnutrition. Worst affected are children aged

Diseases due to Malnutrition

MARASMUS is caused by a severe lack of protein and calories.

Children look like pot-bellied skeletons; and have virtually no fat and little muscle

KWASHIORKOR is caused by a severe lack of protein and nutrients.

Chubby children are sometimes thought to be healthy, but are in fact bloated

Loss of appetite, diarrhea, weight loss

Dry, cracked skin, brittle hair

Short-term effects

Listlessness and short attention span – Dehydration – Hypothermia – Low blood sugar levels – Potassium and magnesium deficiencies – Susceptibility to bacterial infections

Long-term effects

Stunted growth – Susceptible to disease and early death – Learning and cognitive disabilities – Delayed motor skills development.

The Silver Lining Project is now a registered Non-Profit Organisation (reg. no. 930020332) and all projects undertaken by BizBox will facilitate funding to distribute e’Pap to those in need.

If you would like to make a difference to a child’s life for as little as 60c per day, pledge your contribution by sending an e-mail to info@bizbox.co.za or phone 041-586 2838.