The Campio Burns Group Profile and Contact Details

Welcome to The CAMPIO Burns Group - where hope heals. - founded in 2010 by Beulah Kleinveldt

The CAMPIO Burns Group is a South African Nonprofit Awareness and Support Organization with a core mission to assist in the holistic wellness and social cohesion process of burn survivors. 

CAMPIO’s primary objectives are to educate and integrate communities and create awareness through Culture and Arts; sport and recreation; wellness programs and advocacy initiatives. 

Notwithstanding the aforementioned, the CAMPIO policies will creatively incorporate the needs of wider communities for the empowerment of its core mission.

The organization is governed by a Management Committee who is assisted by an advisory team of professionals who are proficient within various academic and creative fields.                        

Ethos  

Acting with courage; connecting with integrity – committed to raising champions.

Our vision

To serve as a catalyst in the holistic development, integration and transformation process of burn survivors.

All programs/projects are geared for educating the community and preparing the burn survivor for social reintegration;

 We aim to accomplish our objectives through the assistance of donations, sponsorship's, volunteers, partnership and networking with corporate's, churches, schools, medical and social development institutions.

Program beneficiaries

Our primary focus is to raise awareness of the needs of burn survivors; for integration and support. 

In addition -

• the program reaches out to the broader community; individuals who have suffered abuse and trauma regardless of gender or culture –eg. Refugees, disabled, victims of sexual abuse; domestic violence
• To those who desire a platform for showcasing their talents
• Registered members and volunteers; friends and supporters of Campio
• Partnering organisations –

SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL:  CAMPIO is supported by a team of  legal, spiritual, clinical and medical advisors and providers .  Pastoral care is the heart of the organisation.

Burns Data and Campio Programs UNICEF has found that 5 million children in Africa die from accidental or environmental deaths, like fires, each year and generally 10 million die from totally preventable causes.  1300 children die or are injured in South Africa per year (these being the most severe cases).  According to Red Cross burns unit, the leading cause of burns injury or death is caused by hot water and fire accidents. 250 children are cared for by Red Cross per month, yet the hospital only has 22 beds.  Less severe cases are referred to clinics and day hospitals for continued   treatment.  6 to 20% of burns cases are reported to be due to abuse.  Socio-economic issues often prevent survivors from receiving ongoing treatment which leaves them vulnerable to infections and possibly death.

The integration of burn survivors is a difficult and slow process and in instances of disfigurement, unlikely.  But we advocate a better quality of life for all survivors and believe in the greatness and strength of the human spirit.

It is our vision to be the catalysts for the transformation, development and healing process of burn survivors.

CAMPIO acts in courage; believes in connectivity, transparency and respect and are committed to greatness.

The CAMPIO Burns Group is on a quest to find the burn survivors of our nation and reconcile them to mainstream society.

CAMPIO ADVISORS and PROVIDERS:

Meghan Kleinveldt (physiotherapist) 

 Rob Harmon (USA/RSA-former fire Marshall), 

Claudia Burger (Social Worker) - exploitation/human trafficking 

Advocate Anthea Michaels - child protection

Thandi Henkeman ( attorney - family law)

Jerome De Morney (trauma counselor/social worker)

Shirley Abrahams - psychiatric nursing sister / burns trauma counselor

Monde Music – Europe –  Andre De lang (music)

CAMPIO Collaborative Partners and Program Managers

      Metro Police Women’s Network Forum (MPWNF) – Cape Town, Area South - RSA  

       ChildSafe – The Campaign of the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of South Africa         (CAPFSA) - www.childsafe.org.za

        St Joseph’s Home – for chronically ill children - www.stjosephshome.org.za

       SARMA – South African Reggae Music Association

        ANEX – activists networking against exploitation of children
Sisters Incorporated - safe haven for abused women and children
Beautiful Gate - protection of children and empowerment of families
Foundation Phase Music School - music education
Tracey Nicholson - program manager / coordinator

AMBASSADORS

Annette Swann  - Australian author and burn survivor

Sibongile Zenzile - burn survivor and motivational speaker

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

* Beulah Kleinveldt - CEO and Founder 

*  Patrick Steenkamp 

*  Anthony Lottering 

*  Siyabulele Twani 

*  Angelo Van Wyk 
Leon Petersen

*  Angela Mketo - Secretary of the Board

OUR MOTIVATION and MISSION

According to the Fire Protection Association of South Africa burns were the second leading cause of accidental deaths in South Africa - “Of all bodily injuries, few are more traumatic than burns. By searing through flesh and muscle, destroying nerves and blood vessels, and setting up a fertile breeding ground for infection, burns can cripple, disfigure and kill”.   "The biggest problem (for burn victims) is their fear of being seen in public”; they remain one of the most ostracized and marginalized group and are particularly vulnerable to domestic abuse and “silent violent community crime”. 

“Campio’s core mission is to help South African burn survivors emerge from “burns compounds and hiding”.  Our policies will therefore creatively incorporate the needs of wider communities for the empowerment of our mission.  Our key elements for change are literacy; social cohesion, resource and research.  In addition and globally, burns and acid attacks are becoming the most dominant form of abuse in relationships and human trafficking . We will therefore with global insight and in mutual solidarity ardently oppose violence against women and children and the overall violation of  humanity”  **Beulah Kleinveldt

ENDORSEMENT ****

"Campio has indeed landed themselves a hiatus...what a wonderful vision.".

Professor Rode - Professor of Burns Red Cross Children's Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.

Registration No: 083-768NPO

Contact Details:
Email: campio.e@gmail.com / campio.beulah@gmail.com