Company Profile - Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa

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Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa

The Muscular Dystrophy Research Foundation of South Africa was founded in 1974. Today the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa (MDFSA) is a registered non-profit organization consisting of a national office and three branches (Gauteng, Cape Town and KZN) which operate in the nine provinces of South Africa.

Profile Overview

Employees

-15
Website

www.mdsa.org.za

Contact

Working Days

Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
SundayClose

About Company

Our Goals

The Foundation’s role within social integration, support services, awareness programmes and Muscular Dystrophy diagnostic research support is to:

Assist affected persons and their families by providing information, support, and referrals to genetic counselling and health facilities.
Support affected people with specialised assistive equipment.
Create public awareness on muscular dystrophy issues and disability.
Strive for the recognition and protection of the rights of people affected by muscular dystrophy as a disability.
Support and promote diagnostic research into the causes and treatment of muscular dystrophy.
Generate funds to support and sustain our work.
Collaborate and communicate on a national, provincial, international, governmental, and non-governmental basis on policy matters relating to all aspects of muscular dystrophy.
Assist individuals to form self help and support groups.
We also strive to keep our members updated via the MDF website and MDF magazine.

Programmes and Services

Social Integration and Support Services:

Our role is to support people affected by Muscular Dystrophy and their families by:

Offering comprehensive medical information and regular news updates
Providing referrals to neurologists, professional counsellors, and specialised health services
Assisting with specialised disability equipment
Facilitating contact to support groups
Providing emotional support
Integration into mainstream society