St Dunstans's - Caring for war-blinded veterans

A woman's Role in Society

Women play a vital role in society across various spheres,
including family, community, economics, and leadership, contributing significantly...

A Tribute to St Dunstan's

After a lifetime of military service and an international career with the United Nations, retirement has given me
something that was often in short supply—time. Time to reflect on the people and organisations that have
shaped my family's journey. Among them, one stands above all others: St Dunstan's ...

Celebrating Our Student Mothers

Among this year's students are three remarkable women who embody resilience, determination, and unwavering
commitment. As mothers, they have embraced one of life's most demanding roles while simultaneously pursuing their
academic ambitions. Their journey has required countless sacrifices, careful planning, and the ability to
balance family responsibilities, studies, work, and personal commitments...

Procrastination and Anxiety:
How Self-Compassion Helps Break the Cycle

Procrastination and anxiety often fuel one another, which can make it very difficult
to complete tasks, as the combination of both can exacerbate delay. However,
learning to practise self-compassion can help us to break...

Saint Dunstan's

The Saint Dunstan's Logo represents the light in the dark of the visually impaired.

Jeemt

The John and Ester Ellerman Logo represents an independent mobile and orientated visually impaired person.

Ian Fraser

The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund logo represents the success of a Visually Impaired or Blind Graduate.

Donations

Your donations help to empower so many to live independent lives. Donations to the Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund or the John and Esther Ellerman Memorial Trust, no matter how big or small, continue to provide the necessary funds to achieve the universal goal of a fully inclusive society for those with disabilities.

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About us

"Victory Over Blindness' is the motto of St Dunstan's, and the victory which these men are gaining and have gained is a victory more splendidly and more dearly won than the victory which they and their comrades gained on the field of battle." - Our Founder Sir Arthur Pearson

St Dunstan's has been supporting War Blinded Veterans since 1915, through physical and emotional support, helping to empower beneficiaries to live independent and fulfilling lives. In 1918, after World War I, an after Care Committee was established in South Africa to care for blinded servicemen returning home. In 1938 the South African organisation became completely autonomous but has continued to maintain a close working relationship with Blind Veterans UK.

The Ian Fraser Memorial Bursary Fund was founded in 1977 by St Dunstan's, South Africa, in memory of Lord Fraser.He believed that, as he himself proved, that given the reality of blindness, with the necessary determination, support and seizing of opportunities as they present themselves, blind and Visual Impaired students can create a better life for themselves through education.

The John Reeves Ellerman Fund was founded in 1974 by Saint Dunstan's, South Africa, to perpetuate the memory of the late Sir John Reeves Ellerman, who was a great benefactor and friend of Saint Dunstan's and a Member of the Board.

Volunteers Needed

Volunteering at St Dunstan's is a great way of giving back to your community, be it as a marshal at our annual Long Cane Rally or providing tutoring services for a visually impaired student, your time and effort is greatly appreciated and much needed.

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