Question NW2730 to the Minister of Social Development
04 October 2018 - NW2730
Sonti, Ms NP to ask the Minister of Social Development
What (a) is the total number of non-profit organisations that are funded by her department, particularly for people with disability and autism and (b) amount was allocated to each organisation in the 2017-18 financial year?
Reply:
a) The total number of non-profit organizations funded by the National Department of Social Development (NDSD) during the 2017-18 financial year are twenty-two (22) in number , and four (4) non - organisations are funded to deal with people with disabilities whilst only one (1) non - organisation is funded for autism.
b) The amounts allocated to each organization for 2017-18 financial year, particularly for services to people with disabilities and Autism are as follows:
|
No. |
Name of organisation |
2017/2018 |
| 1. |
Autism South Africa (ASA) |
R1 723 000 |
| 2. |
Albinism Society of SA (ASSA) |
R 740 000 |
| 3. |
South African Federation for Mental Health (SAFMH) |
R1 000 000 |
| 4. |
DeafBlind South Africa (DBSA) |
R 700 000 |
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