WHO WE ARE
– THE NPO WITH A DIFFERENCE –
The prevalence of vision impairment in South Africa is the highest of all disabilities (32%).
let the blind read
VISION & MISSION
Our Vision
To create an environment, where all visually impaired individuals have the same choice, rights, and opportunities for reading material as sighted persons.
Our Mission
Our mission is to let the blind read, by creating accessible literature through our passionate and knowledgeable employees and the efficient mobilization of donor funds.
We believe that every visually impaired individual should be able to have access to the same information as sighted persons, ensuring equal opportunities.
Our approach is built on the following pillars:
QUALITY
We produce quality braille, large print, and audio formats in standard, technical and music subjects. Our production facilities are accredited by SABA.
EQUITY
Literacy is equity. Through the production of accessible reading material, we promote literacy and the ability to communicate with and make sense of the rest of the world.
INTEGRITY
We act with integrity. We are always concerned with the best interests of our beneficiaries and act responsibly toward donors and all stakeholders.
KAIZEN
Using the Japanese business philosophy of Kaizen, which means "change for the better", we are dedicated to continuous improvement in all of our processes.
NPO STATUS & Governance Structure
Pioneer Printers is registered with the Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), and we are a SARS-approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO).
We strive to achieve transparency, accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership. Our governance structure consists of:
Executive member
- Schalk Hugo (Executive Head)
Independent non-executive members
- Jean-Jacques Naudé (Chair)
- Marius Murray (Vice-chair)
- Alex Munro
- Gerhard Trollip
- Julie van Wyk
NPO STATUS & Governance Structure
Pioneer Printers is registered with the Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO), and we are a SARS-approved Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). We strive to achieve transparency, accountability, integrity, and ethical leadership. Our governance structure consists of:
Executive members
- Schalk Hugo (Executive Head)
- Elzaan Hendriksz (Head of Operations)
Independent non-executive members
- Jean-Jacques Naudé (Chair)
- Marius Murray (Vice-chair)
- Alex Munro
- Gerhard Trollip
- Julie van Wyk
Our Funds
Pioneer Printers’ continued service depends on its ability to safeguard and manage efficiently all funds entrusted to us. Central to this goal, we cultivate a sound structure of financial management, along with the building and investment of reserves for future growth, to protect against financial instability.
Our audited Annual Financial Statements show that Pioneer Printers is a financially healthy and sustainable organization.
About us
Over the years, Pioneer Printers has aligned itself with producing quality braille, audio, and large print reading and learning material. More recently our guiding principles have been to let the blind read as we believe that everyone deserves equal opportunities. Our focus, however, remains unchanged: to make a long lasting and meaningful contribution in the lives of those left vulnerable through visual impairment.
OUR TIMELINE
In 1930 – The school’s braille printing unit was named “Môreligpers”.
In 1943 – The first braille music notation was printed.
In 1959 – The first audiobook was recorded.
In 1964 – The large letter print was introduced.
In 1980 – The school’s braille, audio, and large print units moved to separate premises into the Victor Vaughan building.
In 1995 – The literature production unit became known as Pioneer Printers.
In 2012 – Pioneer Printers registered as an NPO and PBO.
Our Team Values
We pursue a healthy corporate culture.
01.
Respect
02.
Positivity
We feel equal to the task, we do things with a smile and we inspire.
03.
Quality
04.
Co-operation
We work together in one direction and we strive towards one goal.
05.
Honesty
We cultivate these values amongst all our staff members as they form the foundation of our services.
THE NPO THAT LETS THE BLIND READ.
Our Partners
We cannot succeed in our mission without the financial support of funders who are equally as passionate about accessibility and equality in literacy as we are. We have the utmost appreciation for the corporations, businesses, and associations alike who have already partnered with us.
We are thankful for the following contributions.
How to Find Us
Address
4 Distillery Road
Worcester, 6850
Phone
+(27)23 342 6313
info@pioneerprinters.org.za