Synopsis:

The Papillon Foundation, founded in 2002, is a fully Registered P.B.O, N.P.O and N.G.O that is active in Social Improvement.
Papillon works in a specialized Network, and runs the following Projects:
1. PC & Web Training (Basic Computer Training) Laragh Skills
2. International Computer Driving Licence (Start and Core Programmes) I.C.D.L / CSSA
3. English Language Training (Basic Level 1 Communication) Wits University
4. Waiter Training (Basics) Univ. of Johannesburg 5. Feeding Project (Daily Soup Kitchen) Afrox / Network
6. Distribution (Goods distributed to smaller N.G.O’s and the needy) Network
7. Human Rights / Para-Legal Project (Advice and Referrals) Law Society /
Network 8. Placements of Wits University Students (Service Learning) Wits / Network
9. Support of various Child Support Units & Youth Initiatives N.G.O’s – various
10. Various Ad-hoc Activities (Anti-crime Prayer walks, Children’s parties etc.) Network

Without Prejudice

PAPILLON HISTORY

“People in the Southern parts of Johannesburg have been subject to many changes in recent years, with a dramatic decrease in the economic viability of the area and a subsequent increase in the number of displaced, unemployed and destitute people.”
“ To aid in the economic and social rebirth of the area and to empower the communities to meet their own needs, The Papillon Foundation was born into this hungry and fierce ambience, in January 2002.
Papillon is the French word for Butterfly, a universally accepted symbol of transformation, and freedom.
Project Papillon is an independent non-denominational body, registered and directed by an Official Board of Members. Assisted by a Network of Specialists in the areas of Research, Planning, Structuring and the Implementation of a Tapestry of Projects aimed at Societal Renewal and Transformation.
The Papillon Vision Statement of “Creating Better Tomorrows from the ashes of today” was established after a thorough Research was done into the immediate and long term empowerment needs of the Communities.
Wits University and others adopted the Papillon Foundation in Social Outreach Partnerships, and Papillon’s Courses are based on the University’s Curriculum, but tailored to suit local circumstances and requirements.
Papillon also opened a Computer Branch in Jabavu Soweto in 2006, and is in the process of opening Papillon Branches in Lenasia, Florida (West Rand) and Cape Town.”

Projects

Note: All projects were researched, designed and written by Stephen Smith. “ Quality Education and training results in quality improvement.”