With so many important causes out there, Panado® recognises how important additional support can be. Often, shelters are forgotten yet they are often the only lifeblood for those living in vulnerable locations.

Committed to growing, educating and inspiring women, IHATA Shelter endeavours to provide a holistic service to correct all the areas in the lives of those living in the community, so that they return to society as a whole, beneficial human beings.

Since its inception, IHATA Shelter has directly helped more than 4 000 women with:
  • empowerment
  • counselling
  • shelter
  • clothing
  • food, and
  • protection and assisted countless others seeking support with domestic abuse / violent situations.

The shelter is open to all women affected by abuse regardless of:
  • race
  • religion, or
  • socio-economic status.

Panado's® 'A Dose of Care' campaign aims to share a dose of care with those who need it. Together with the Afternoon Express, they’re sharing the work of do-gooders by lifting others and helping alleviate disadvantaged communities through 'A Dose Of Care' journey. 

Palesa Tembe, the host of Afternoon Express, spent time with the team at IHATA Shelter and saw the impact the shelter's programmes have in educating, uplifting and empowering vulnerable women. 

When asked to choose someone to receive 'A Dose Of Care' matched by Afternoon Express, the shelter's COO, Nuraan Osman nominated Lily Haven, a project of IHATA group. Lily Haven extends vital services to the elderly, particularly those who don't have a safe place to stay.

Supporting each other in times of pain and stress is really encouraged. Showing kindness and sharing some care is something anyone can do, on any day, and that's precisely what 'A Dose Of Care' is about.

The campaign encourages South Africans to go out and nominate other South Africans within their families and communities who really show care for others. For this, individuals need to tell Panado®:
  • who they are
  • what they do for the community, and
  • why they should receive a dose of care.

Individuals need to use the hashtags '#ADoseOfCare' and '#PanadoSA' in their answers. 

For more information, visit www.panado.co.za. You can also follow Panado® on Facebook.