Growing Up Without a Father South African Foundation
Founded in 2016 by Dr Charley Pietersen, the Growing Up Without a Father South African Foundation is a registered non-profit organisation (NPC 2016/209467/08 • NPO 192-497 • PBO Ref No: 930054822) dedicated to healing the deep-rooted wounds caused by fatherlessness across South Africa.
Our mission is to empower children growing up without fathers by helping them discover their purpose, and to foster unity among men of all backgrounds through transformative programmes, mentorship, and community engagement.
We raise national awareness about the far-reaching impact of fatherlessness on families, education, businesses, and society at large. Through safe spaces, positive role models, and targeted advocacy, the Foundation is building stronger homes and a stronger nation—one child, one father, one community at a time.
We also champion the plight of the Boy Child, who is too often overlooked and underserved in today’s society.
Join the Movement
Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or partner with us—your support can make a lasting difference.
Growing Up Without a Father
Our outreach programmes touch lives where it matters most—in schools, orphanages, communities, and prisons. We bring mentorship, love, and a message of restoration to those most affected by fatherlessness.
She Rise Movement
She Rise Movement
Empowering Women. Uplifting Generations.
Spearheaded by Aiysha Pietersen, the She Rise Movement is a dynamic force for change—empowering women and girls to rise with purpose, power, and vision.
From restoring hope in vulnerable girls to launching bold women entrepreneurs, She Rise is creating a ripple effect of transformation. We are nurturing dreamers, shaping leaders, and igniting changemakers—building a legacy of resilience, confidence, and generational impact.
💫 Join the Sisterhood. Support Her Rise.
Be part of a movement that believes in the power of women to change the world.
Support our mission to reach schools, prisons, orphanages, and struggling communities.
Help uplift women and girls by restoring dignity and unlocking their true, full potential
Your donation helps restore families and create lasting change in our communities.
Account Name: Growing Up Without A Father SA Foundation NPC, Account Type: Cheque, Account Number: 62770318171, Bank: First National Bank, Code: 250655
THIS IS NEITHER A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. WE CONSIDER IT A FREE-WILL EXPRESSION OF INTENT TO GIVE TO THE GROWING UP WITHOUT A FATHER FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF ITS MANDATE.
GUWAFSAF is registered as a Public Benefit Organisation and has been approved to issue Section 18A certificates in terms of Section 18A of the Income Tax (Act 58 of 1962). This means that if you, as a taxpayer, or your company, make a bona fide donation in cash or in kind (material assets), this qualifies as a tax deductible expense.