Author Archives: L1nd@2021

The Harry and Doris Crossley Foundation recently participated in the IPASA Higher Education Funder Seminar, which brought together philanthropic foundations supporting higher education. The seminar aimed to address the current crisis in higher education, particularly focusing on funding challenges and issues affecting the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). Given the significant number of students [read more]

A new year, a new adventure with our Doris Crossley Foundation undergraduate cohort. On the morning of the 13th April, Linda Whitfield, Thuli Mashabane and Kristin Larsen, set off to meet with 30 of our undergraduate students from UCT, Stellenbosch University, SEA, LAMTA and our teaching programmes. We all met at the Cool Runnings Toboggan [read more]

In February, the Harry Crossley Foundation attended the Investec Philanthropy Breakfast in partnership with the Independent Philanthropy Association South Africa (IPASA). This event was an excellent opportunity to network with philanthropic organizations that focus on educational development. Investec gave a presentation on Strategic Philanthropy, providing valuable insights into the intricate foreign, domestic, and economic factors [read more]

Our team at the Harry Crossley Foundation, Linda Whitfield, Kristin Larsen and Thuli Mashabane, recently had the privilege of visiting Capricorn Primary School in Vrygrond, situated in the Western Cape. This school is on a dedicated mission to enhance literacy and numeracy skills among young learners in the Vrygrond community, ensuring they have access to [read more]

The Harry Crossley Foundation (HCF) proudly participated in the IPASA Annual Philanthropy Symposium and the Launch of the 2023 Annual Review of Philanthropy, events that HCF sponsors with enthusiasm. These gatherings serve as important catalysts for conversations about philanthropy, providing a space to gather insights and chart the future path for philanthropy. The Symposium, a [read more]

The Harry Crossley Foundation (HCF) team recently visited St Joseph’s, a pediatric care facility in Cape Town. St Joseph’s is dedicated to providing holistic, family-centred intermediate care for children facing life-threatening and life-limiting conditions, facilitating their integration into homes, schools, and communities at their optimal level of functioning. The facility provides a variety of crucial [read more]

The Harry Crossley Foundation recently had the pleasure of meeting with its postgraduate students at Stellenbosch University. This year, HCF proudly supports 42 SU students pursuing Honours, Master’s, and PhD programs in various disciplines. The foundation is dedicated to the goal of expanding students’ access to job opportunities through postgraduate education. Additionally, the foundation is [read more]

On a delightful sunny Saturday morning, The Doris Foundation team embarked on a mission to brighten the day for its Doris Crossley Foundation undergraduate cohort. We understand that exam season can be incredibly tough and challenging, so we decided to do something special to alleviate some of the stress. Our solution was to spend a [read more]

The Sozo Foundation is driven by a mission to uplift the youth in the Vrygrond community in the Western Cape, an area grappling with high school dropout rates, unemployment, and limited economic prospects. Their mission is to empower young individuals with the skills and knowledge essential for thriving within their community. The foundation places a [read more]

The Doris Crossley Foundation is delighted to spotlight Nandipa Nyivana, one of our DCF undergraduate students who is currently in her final year at the Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA), pursuing a degree in Musical Theatre. It has been a joy for us to witness Nandipa’s growth in her chosen field. We were privileged [read more]