Leadership and administration
The NSH programme is one of the key components of the UFS Food Environment Strategy and receives support from the Institutional Advancement Office as well as the Division of Student Affairs.
Indicative budget
There are minimal costs associated with the NSH programme. The estimated annual indicative budget (ZAR) is based on a daily budget of R50 per student for 200 on-campus days per year:
| 1 student | 10 students | 100 students | 1 000 students | 10 000 students
|
| R10 000 | R100 000 | R1 000 000 | R10 000 000 | R100 000 000 |
Support needed
The NSH programme requires annual funding, and our capacity to reach the thousands of students studying on empty stomachs depends on recurrent funding on an annual basis. Bona fide donations are tax deductible, and Section 18A certificates are issued in this regard. Both businesses and individuals receive Section 18A certificates for their donations.
Strides towards sustainability
For the NSH programme to be sustainable, the following actions will be pursued:
• Securing multi-year funding system (three years) from donors
• Continuing to involve UFS staff members, encouraging them to make long-term debit order commitments
• Encouraging graduates of the NSH programme to contribute to the programme once they are employed
• Finding a larger pool of donors
• Locating a broader spectrum of donors, beyond those providing financial support
• Identifying NSH ambassadors nationally and internationally
• Expanding support for the NSH programme beyond the borders of South Africa.