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Civic and Social Organizations in South Africa
A register of firms and the professionals working at them in the Civic and Social Organizations sector based in South Africa. Browse the public index, then filter or export on Kipplo.
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Global Peace Hq
Global Peace was launched on 27 July 2018, by the Chair of ACCORD’s Board of Trustees, Mrs. Graça Machel at a luncheon hosted by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for twenty Heads of State attending the 2018 BRICS Plus Summit. Working through young people across the world and with governments, multi-lateral agencies, the private sector, and civil society partners, Global Peace will become an ecosystem for Ideas, Innovators, Influencers, Investors and Implementers to find practical solutions to global challenges enhancing conflict prevention and strengthening the global multi-lateral system.
10001+ staff
Atkv
At the ATKV we're all about Afrikaans and the way our language (in)forms our culture. Our main focuses determine our activities and are defined by arts, language, education and social welfare programs. We manage over 30 projects annually in these focus areas, ranging from music to film, child welfare and reaching out to less fortunate schools. The ATKV is supported by over 300 branches nationwide. These branches have developed 900 customised, community-based projects that aim to uplift the communities in which they operate. Our business division includes seven superb South-African holiday resorts, offering affordable yet quality accommodation and facilities. Our resorts are ATKV-Klein-Kariba, ATKV-Buffelspoort, ATKV-Eiland Spa, ATKV-Drakensville, ATKV-Natalia, ATKV-Hartenbos and ATKV-Goudini Spa. The ATKV has recently launched Negester: a retirement village development adjacent to ATKV-Klein-Kariba as well as in Onrusrivier, 20kms from Hermanus. It offers smart investment opportunities for the young and the young at heart, who can retire peacefully in the beauty and calm of the bushveld or the tranquility and sunsets of the coast. Recently added to our portfolio is the Hartenbos Seafront, a lifestyle retail development in Hartenbos on the Cape South Coast. This development will include retail space, restaurants and coffee shops, a water and fun park, entertainment facilities and parking both for our ATKV Hartenbos resort guests as well as visitors to the town of Hartenbos. As a member-driven organisation, we are supported by over 66 paying households representing over 220 individuals. Members enjoy many benefits.
501 to 1000 staff
Rlabs Reconstructed Living Lab
To build a global network of resilient and thriving communities through HOPE, Innovation, and Opportunity. The core valuess of RLabs are- It is a movement by people for people- It is a movement of Hope- It is a movement of Change- It is a movement of Opportunity- It is a movement of Learning- It is a movement of Innovation- It is a Social Revolution.
51 to 200 staff
The Institute Of Internal Auditors South Africa
The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) is part of an international network representing the interests of Internal Auditors worldwide. As a part of this international network, the IIA SA upholds and supports the fundamental tenets of the profession - the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. The IIA Inc. Is a global institute with headquarters in Florida, USA, and has a network of affiliates serving members in more than 160 countries in the fields of internal auditing, risk management, governance, internal control, IT audit, education, security and management. The Institute is the principal creator and custodian of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditors, and the Code of Ethics to which all members must adhere to. It is dedicated to the education and the advancement of internal auditors, and dynamically promotes and develops the profession. We serve internal auditors in South Africa by offering Technical Guidance, Professional Training Programs, Certification Programs, Continuing Professional Development Opportunities, Conferences and Networking Opportunities. For more information visit the IIA SA website:
11 to 50 staff
Thembalethu Development Npc
Established in 2002, Thembalethu Development empowers Southern African communities through sustainable solutions. We collaborate with stakeholders to tackle multifaceted challenges in disadvantaged areas, focusing on agriculture, education, health, micro-enterprise development, water & sanitation, and responsible mining practices. Our interventions, from increasing agricultural productivity to building schools and clinics, create lasting change, fostering food security, economic opportunity, improved health, and community ownership for a brighter future.
51 to 200 staff
Wdb Trust
WDB Trust provides social services, training and developmental micro lending to women living in poverty. We link communities to developmental resources in their areas in order to assist them to gain wealth. We empower communities in our areas of operation by providing Health Education Services, and ICT training. We aim to continue to be financially sustainable through our income-generating projects, services and investments.
1001 to 5000 staff
Anzisha
The Anzisha Prize celebrates and supports Africa’s youngest, most innovative entrepreneurs, between the ages of 15-22, who have created successful business ventures or social projects across the continent. Each year, 25 incredible young people are selected as Anzisha Fellows – young leaders with growing businesses who can be role models to a new generation. The stories of these entrepreneurs must be documented, celebrated, and shared. We call it the #AnzishaEffect, and it is the power of stories about the very youngest entrepreneurs among us to encourage others to follow in their footsteps in every corner of the continent. Africa needs strong, innovative entrepreneurial young leaders to create jobs, solve problems and drive our economies. Our continent’s future will be determined by entrepreneurial leaders across all sectors. We believe fundamentally in the power of youth-led change. The Anzisha Prize in collaboration with the African Leadership Academy and The MasterCard Foundation, not only seeks to support young entrepreneurs but the ecosystem around youth entrepreneurship in Africa. Each year, 25 fellows join our three-year venture-building program. Throughout their three years, fellows receive high-touch support, participate in skills development workshops, participate in experiential learning opportunities and earn biannual cash stipends. At the end of their second year, fellows stand a chance to win one of four grand prizes, each valued at $10 Anzisha Fellows are supported for life as part of African Leadership Academy’s approach to youth development. Mentorship, consulting and community gatherings become part of the fellow experience in the years that follow as they grow their business ventures from strength the strength. The Anzisha Fellow program helps them become the best they can be!
11 to 50 staff
Bridges For Music
We empower young creatives from under-served communities through programs focused on creative entrepreneurship, well-being and music.
1 to 10 staff
Cape Town Central City Improvement District
The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) was established in and was the first city improvement district of its kind in South Africa. The CCID is funded by property owners to provide complementary urban management services to a specific geographic area. These services include supporting and augmenting the City of Cape Town’s safety and cleaning efforts in the Central City, ensuring that the environment is well managed, that social development issues are addressed, and that the Central City is promoted as a leading business destination.
11 to 50 staff
Corruption Watch
Corruption Watch is a non-profit organisation launched in January 2012. We rely on the public to report corruption to us. We use the reports as an important source of information to fight corruption and hold leaders accountable for their actions. REPORT CORRUPTION NOW- call 0800-023456 (toll-free)- report online
11 to 50 staff
Shonaquip Social Enterprise
Shonaquip Social Enterprise (SSE) is a South African hybrid social enterprise committed to driving disability-focused social change through innovative, locally rooted solutions. With over 30 years of experience, we work to dismantle the systemic barriers that prevent children with disabilities and their families from fully participating in society. Our work spans inclusive early childhood education, appropriate assistive technology, professional training, family empowerment, and policy partnerships—all grounded in the belief that inclusion isn’t charity, it’s justice. We don’t just provide services or products—we shift systems. Every wheelchair we deliver, every family we train, every school we support, is part of a bigger picture: building a world designed to include everyone. Together with communities, governments, and cross-sector partners, we are rewriting the future of disability—one that centres dignity, equity, and opportunity for all. By 2030, we aim to meaningfully impact lives across South Africa and beyond.
51 to 200 staff
Amathuba-Collective
Amathuba Collective is creating supportive ecosystems that place young people at the heart of systemic transformation.
1 to 10 staff
Civitas Network
We believe honest entrepreneurs are a force for good in the world. They serve their customers, pay taxes, create jobs and ultimately raise everyone’s living standard. Civitas was started to help these entrepreneurs succeed. Our model was developed from 10-years of research including of studies, 100s of interviews and years of experimentation. While doing the research we found that top venture capital companies, CEO networks and entrepreneurial communities could increase a founders odds of success by up to 100x. Excited by our findings we took the best ideas and created Civitas. The result is a low cost and time efficient way to help founders with what they need most. Practical know-how on how to grow their business and solve challenges. Warm introductions to the right people, such as, customers, investors, suppliers, etc. Ongoing nudges to help founders and CEOs level up. This has meant that many Civitas members doubled, tripled and even 5x their revenue in the first year of joining the community. Some say our focus on growth is misguided. We disagree. We believe the faster you grow, the more people you serve and the greater your contribution to the world. Our challenge to all entrepreneurs: grow faster, serve more and help build a better world.
1 to 10 staff
I Am Water Ocean Conservation Foundation
I AM WATER believes in ocean conservation through human experience and works under the ethos of we protect what we love and we love what we have experienced. We are all water, and we all share the opportunity and challenge to protect our last wilderness beneath the waves. I AM WATER does this through education, awareness and advocacy with a focus on innovative Ocean Guardians workshops offered to underserved coastal communities globally and working with over Grade 7 students in the Western Cape each year. I AM WATER was founded in 2010 and is committed to sharing ocean experiences with those who need it most.
1 to 10 staff
National Empowerment Funds
Growing Black Economic Participation
201 to 500 staff
Sdi. Slum Dwellers International
Slum Dwellers International (SDI) is a global network rooted in a transnational movement of the urban poor, working to build inclusive and resilient cities where the lives of slum dwellers are meaningfully improved. Our network is deeply committed to community-led, systemic change through the amplification of slum dwellers' voices and influence on citywide slum upgrading strategies that expand access to essential services, secure tenure, enhance climate resilience, and improve economic opportunities for the world’s one billion slum dwellers. As slum dwellers make up the majority of the urban population in cities across the Global South, improving their lives strengthens development outcomes for entire cities and advances global commitments to protecting both people and planet. SDI’s Strategic Plan 2023–2027 was co-created by our global network and centres the priorities of diverse slum dwellers. Guided by a holistic Theory of Change, the plan defines the impact we seek and how we will achieve it. To track our progress and embed learning in our organisation, we developed a Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LME) Playbook which fosters the generation of community-led, outcomes-focused evidence of impact.
11 to 50 staff
Superpump Water Pumps
SuperPump Water Pumps South Africa is a premium supplier of water pumps to the South African, and African markets. We only sell top quality water pumps, borehole pumps, centrifugal pumps etc. to ensure customer satisfaction. We make pumping affordable without compromising on quality. Our range of water pumps stretches from submersible pumps for small water features or wells, to borehole pumps and motors for home, agricultural or commercial uses. We also have centrifugal pumps for irrigation, pressure pumps for home and office building use as well as water circulator pumps and peripheral pumps. With a range of water pumps like ours, there is no job to big or too small. Just let us know what your requirements are, and we will help you to choose the right pump for the right job. All our water pumps can be viewed in our on-line shop. We provide images and specifications so that you can see all the details of the pump that you might be interested in. We accept on-line orders, phone-in or email orders. We can deliver your pump anywhere on the continent, and we also have a walk in shop in Pretoria where you can collect the pump if required. Contact us for expert advice, and/or custom water pump solution for your requirements. If you are not SuperImpressed by SuperPump water pumps, let us know and we promise to go out of our way to fix it.
11 to 50 staff
Development Action Group
Established in 1986, the Development Action Group (DAG) is a leading non‐profit, non‐governmental organisation working throughout South Africa to fight poverty and inequality, and promote integrated urban environments. DAG’s mission is to create, implement and support community centred settlement development in order to address economic, social, and spatial imbalances. DAG systematically work with government and civil society stakeholders to ensure that community leaders and representatives participate more meaningfully in decision‐making, strengthen citizenship and democracy, demonstrate community‐led development processes, and fostering social cohesion. DAG’s strategy on sustainable urban development practice is centred on four functional areas: research, advocacy and lobbying, partnerships and demonstration. Over the last 30 years, DAG has spearheaded urban development innovations. In the late 1980's, DAG was instrumental in resisting apartheid spatial planning and supported several community based organisation in advancing their needs. In 1988, DAG became one of three founding organisation of the Urban Sector Network (USN), which united national urban sector organisations to collectively respond to the needs of poor communities. In 1990, DAG became the first organisation to talk about the sale of state land, advocating for the social function of land. In DAG founded a credit facility for the poor, in the form of the Kuyasa Fund, which continues to provide financial support to the poor in situations where commercial banks are unable to. These innovative approaches has resulted in 7,323 low‐cost new houses built; improved tenure security for people; direct assistance in securing community services to 100k+ households in 80+ projects; and strengthened capacity of more than 500 civic leaders, with a focus on women and youth.
11 to 50 staff
The Ethics Institute
The Ethics Institute is an independent public institute producing original thought leadership and offering a range of services and products related to organisational ethics. Our vision: Building an ethically responsible society Our mission: To be a globally recognised thought leader that provides comprehensive ethics solutions to organisations. We pursue our vision and mission through thought leadership and an ethics-related offering, including training offerings, advisory services, assessments, audit services, products and membership opportunities. We work with the public and private sectors, and with professional associations.
11 to 50 staff
African Climate Alliance
We are the African Climate Alliance, a youth-led movement-based organisation acting and advocating for Afrocentric climate justice. We believe in a future defined by environmental and social justice. We work towards this future by focusing on Afrocentric socio-environmental education, advocacy and action, whilst providing a safe and inclusive space for South African youth. Currently we work through four project areas including an ambassador programme that spans across various African countries.
1 to 10 staff
Afrikaburn
AfrikaBurn is a collective of individuals who congregate to manifest a medley of art, apparel, performances, Theme Camps, music, Mutant Vehicles, and a whole lot more. This cornucopia of creativity is birthed from a spirit of volunteerism and a culture of giving, based on the 11 Principles from Burning Man in the United States. The primary annual gathering of AfrikaBurn is located on Quaggafontein in the Tankwa Karoo - an expanse that straddles the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces of South Africa. It takes place towards the end of April and beginning of May each year. Fundamentally, AfrikaBurn's mission champions radical inclusivity towards creativity and personal development, forging a path that is open and welcoming to all. The cornerstone of our cultural worth will consistently be immediacy: we prioritise lived experiences over theory, moral connections above politics, survival over services, roles over jobs, ritual over symbolism, work over vested interests, and supporting participants over seeking sponsorship.
11 to 50 staff
Engage South Africa
We deeply believe in the power of youth to change our societies and shape our democracies for the better. And we believe it is time that we invest in youth leadership and active civic engagement in order to provide youth with the necessary skills, knowledge and platforms to find their voice as future leaders. Over the past decade, we have globally been witnessing a decline in the quality of democracy in many ways that has negatively affected human rights and fuelled radical ideologies and more autocratic forms of governance. At the same time, data from the International Youth Foundation’s 2017 Global Youth Wellbeing Index shows clearly that today’s youth is very concerned about social and political issues, but feels disconnected from their government and excluded from decision-making. Promoting a strong and meaningful participation of youth in democracy, as well as providing platforms for the youth’s voice to be heard is therefore more important than ever. With my.voice we provide a Leadership and Active Citizenship programme for youth in South Africa that- develops youth leadership skills - increases critical thinking skills - builds confidence through public speaking and engagement - promotes the ability to debate and dialogue effectively - increases awareness about relevant local, national and global topics - provides the understanding, knowledge and skills to participate in democracy - fosters youth’s passion and capacity to lead positive social change - connects youth across social, economic, cultural and political divides my.voice was developed by our team of education and teaching professionals from University of Oxford (UK), Windesheim University (Netherlands), University of Johannesburg and Monash South Africa in collaboration with experienced local youth facilitator. It works entirely with transformational training methodologies turning it into a life-changing and fun learning experience for all our participants.
1 to 10 staff
International Peace Youth Group Sa
The International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) is a global youth network group made of youth who are longing for world peace. The IPYG is working to enable youths to protect themselves from the threat of war and to build a legacy of a peaceful world that will last throughout generations. The IPYG is an affiliate group of HWPL (Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light) which was founded upon the content of the Declaration of World Peace proclaimed on May 25th, 2013. The Declaration of World Peace introduced the role of global citizens in bringing peace, and it encourages the youth from every corner of the globe to join the IPYG to work for peace and the cessation of war to build a world of peace all together.
10001+ staff
Make A Difference Leadership Foundation
Make A Difference Leadership Foundation believes in a generation of visionary leaders for South Africa. South Africa is, however, faced with the challenge of a two-tiered educational system which means that many learners in South Africa receive a quality education while others do not. Through engaging our three domains of change - Education and Employability; Agency and Resilience; Social Awareness and Community - Make A Difference Leadership Foundation strives to create equity in educational opportunities and facilitate leadership development among our scholars. In this way, scholars can achieve their full professional and personal potential while acting as agents of change in their communities. For more information, please visit our website: http://madleadership.org/
11 to 50 staff
Open Secrets Za
Open Secrets is a non-profit organisation with a mission to promote private sector accountability for economic crime and related human rights violations in Southern Africa.
11 to 50 staff
People's Health Movement
The world is facing a global health crisis characterized by growing inequities within and among nations and millions of preventable deaths, especially among the poor. These are in large degree due to unfair economic structures which lock people into poverty and poor health. In concerned activists, academics and health workers got together for the first People’s Health Assembly. The People’s Charter for Health (PCH), our founding document was developed and PHM was born. The PHM is a global network bringing together grassroots health activists, civil society organizations and academic institutions from around the world, particularly from low and middle income countries (L & MIC). We currently have a presence in around 80 countries. Guided by the People’s Charter for Health (PCH), PHM works on various programmes and activities and is committed to Comprehensive Primary Health Care and addressing the Social, Environmental and Economic Determinants of Health. Some of these global programs include - The development of an alternative world health report called the Global Health Watch (GHW)- Watching and commenting on the proceedings at WHO EB and WHA (WHO-Watch)- Building capacity on the Politics of Health among health activists - International People's Health University (IPHU)- Health for All Campaign Platform
1001 to 5000 staff
Sikhula Sonke Early Childhood Development Ngo
Sikhula Sonke exists to meet the desperate need for pre-school education in Khayelitsha. Sikhula Sonke achieves this by training and empowering parents and Educare workers in Early Childhood development.
11 to 50 staff
The East Rand Chamber Of Commerce And Industry
The East Rand Chamber of Commerce and Industry represent and assists businesses in and around the East Rand with Specialists products from our services providers Chamberlink, Hublink IBM, Chamlabour and Cenfed include- Comprehensive Internet Marketing, Health and Safety Training, B-BBEE consulting, Labour Consulting, CCMA representation, Website Design, Hosting, Personalised Email accounts, Compilation of Company Portfolio, Issuing of Certificates of Origin etc. Our employees are highly skilled in their specific fields insuring that members receive professional assistance, always.
11 to 50 staff
Triangle Project
Challenging homophobia, transphobia and intersexphobia. Appreciating sexual, gender and bodily diversity. Triangle Project is a non-profit human rights organisation offering professional services to ensure the full realisation of constitutional and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, their partners and families. We offer a wide range of services to the LGBTI community. These include a variety of health services, such as sexual health clinics, counselling, support groups, a helpline, public education and training services, community outreach and a library. Our three core services centre around Health & Support, Community Engagement & Empowerment and Research and Advocacy. HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES The Health and Support Services (HSSP) aims to contribute towards the mental, physical and emotional well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex people by providing quality health and support services to them, their families and dependents in a holistic manner that takes into account the full mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of people. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EMPOWERMENT Community Engagement and Empowerment (CEEP) is focused on initiating, training and supporting LGBTI groups within the four focus areas of the organisation. Building community activism and advocacy through encouraging self-reliance and self-determination and creating spaces, initiating and co-ordinating activities for LGBTI expression. RESEARCH, POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMME RAP aims to generate an accessible body of knowledge on LGBTI issues through community-based research that informs activism and advocacy. The programme also promotes the rights of LGBTI people by engaging in advocacy at local and national level aimed at transforming legislation, policies and practices of various state institutions and civil society organisations.
1 to 10 staff
Africa Unite
Formed in 2001 in response to violence against asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in New Cross Roads – Nyanga (Township) in Cape Town, Africa Unite, AU has broadened its reach to include youth and any other groups at risk of human rights violation. With the assistance of IDASA (the Institute for Democracy in South Africa), an initial workshop was held with 46 young adults mainly from New Crossroads- it was here that they expressed their deep frustrations about the problems facing their community. Most of these problems stemmed from the high levels of unemployment in the townships, and a sense of abandonment that prevailed among the youth. They felt that no commitment had been shown from government, at any level, to give young people in the townships confidence to face the future. In contrast, they felt refugees coming from other African countries living in their areas were successful in achieving a better quality of life, whereas they couldn’t. Although this was a misperception, it caused great resentment between local South African youth and refugees. As a first step, support was requested so that the group could begin building channels of communication and co-operation between themselves and refugees living in their area, so that a mutual and supportive relationship could develop. Our strategic objectives are: 1. To build united human rights communities by promoting social cohesion 2. To empower children and youth in Africa in order to achieve peace and stability 3. To promote self-sufficiency towards the realization of socio-economic rights 4. To build the long-term sustainability of the organization. AU achieves these objectives through: 1. Human rights peer education 2. Capacity development 3. Social dialogues 4. Advocacy 5. Psychosocial counselling 6. Cultural exchanges AU has developed two programmes in order to achieve its objectives: Human Rights for Social Cohesion and Children at risk( Singamakhalipa).
11 to 50 staff
Aves Mental Health Global Mental Health Peer Network
The Global Mental Health Peer Network (GMHPN) is an international organisation that builds capacity among people with lived experience of a mental health condition through empowerment, mentorship and support. The organisation has an established Experts by Experience Consultancy Services unit that is unique in that it involves ONLY persons with lived experience in the delivery of services, and ensure diverse perspectives within required contexts.
1 to 10 staff
Book Dash
Every child should own a hundred books by the age of five. Book Dash gathers creative volunteers to create new African storybooks that anyone can freely read, print, translate and distribute. Then we work with partners to give those books to preschool children to own." Owning books improves early learning opportunities, responsive caregiving and builds a child’s long term social and academic prospects.'Early years book ownership' is a proven approach to laying foundations for literacy and thus growing human potential. Using new models of publishing and distribution, Book Dash increases the number of books in preschool children’s hands and homes. Book Dash focuses our work on two key objectives to increase the books in children's hands and homes: 1. Creation and 2. Distribution. We establish systems and partnerships for wide-scale impact. Find out more at
1 to 10 staff
Hlanganisa Community Fund For Social & Gender Justice
We are a regional grant-maker strengthening social accountability and promoting human rights in pursuit of social justice. Our footprint spans 7 provinces in South Africa and extends regionally to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Eswatini, and Lesotho. Our current strategic focus areas are: Access to Justice Climate & Energy Justice Democracy & Social Accountability Gender Justice Office Hours: 08h30 – 16h30 (SAST)
11 to 50 staff
Philippi Village
Philippi Village is a business and community hub in Philippi, Cape Town. We house local businesses, nurture entrepreneurs, develop skills and support job creation. We further have an amphitheatre, conference centre, City of Cape Town's Crossroads Library, a 5-a-side soccer field, creche and much more. Fun, sports, arts, education, business and recreation in the heart of the township!
11 to 50 staff
Rise Mzansi
The mission of the RISE Mzansi is to serve, and mobilise the People’s power to shape the South Africa we deserve. We, the People, shall govern, to achieve a safe, equal, prosperous and united South African, in one generation. We believe that 2024 is our 1994, and that ordinary people can come together, to achieve the extraordinary. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. And so we must RISE. Our core values are equality, integrity, solidarity, justice and freedom. Over the past 24 months, we have travelled the length and breadth of Mzansi, connecting with communities, traditional leaders, business, civic organisations, religious groups and many others to hear their challenges, ideas, and aspirations. On the 19th of April 2023, we announce ourselves to the world, as the next phase in this 30 years journey of changing the course of our path as a nation. This is an inflection point, a moment in history. Our announcement with share our vision for South Africa, what differentiates us, the turnaround plan, policy priorities, our political programme and how we seek to execute. We hope to rally all South Africans behind this new, modern, and viable alternative. The cost of doing nothing is too high. And we have run out of time. We must take advantage of the opportunity, within the lifetime of the opportunity, to avert complete catastrophe and a failed state. So please join us on this mission or realising the South Africa promised in our Constitution. The better the people, the better the politics. We are indeed the rising tide that will lift all ships out of poverty, indignity, chaos and suffering. RISE MZANSI RISE
501 to 1000 staff
The Sozo Foundation
The Sozo Foundation was established in 2011 and has grown to 70 staff members (over 2/3rds from the community of Vrygrond itself). With the vision to see communities transformed through unconditional love, the Sozo Foundation provides education, skills and enterprise development programmes to youth under the age of 35 years old. Our interventions are geared towards addressing high levels of school drop-out, unemployment and limited economic opportunities. We do this through an After School Education Centre (EduCentre) for high school youth and a Skills Development project, while our Social Enterprise provides youth with apprenticeships and work experience.
51 to 200 staff
Ymca Athlone
The YMCA Athlone NPO 010-298. The YMCA Athlone renders stimulating programs to improve community wellbeing, encourage civic responsibility and promote social inclusivity- Renders accessible and stimulating programs seeking opportunities - Develop and empower all people - Provides a safe and caring environment to bring about positive change."Empowering Young People for Life, Leadership & Service"
51 to 200 staff
Accountability International
Accountability International is an African-led civil society organisation that works to improve accountability to the most marginalised. Accountability International’s vision is a world where there is accountability for the lives, human rights and wellbeing of all persons, across all spheres of society. As a watchdog ourselves, our mission is to amplify the diverse voices of marginalised communities, by ensuring that the voices of the community lead all our work. We collaborate with marginalized communities to actively exercise their role as watchdog and hold various leaders accountable. We do this by enabling increased transparency, promoting dialogue and supporting action as catalysts for increased accountability.
1 to 10 staff
Iloveboobies Za Non Profit
ILOVEBOOBIES ZA is a non profit company and public beneficary organization. It funds free breast cancer & health care screenings, education and awareness for women without medical aid and who have limited access to medical facilities in Southern Africa.
1 to 10 staff
Mikhulu Trust
The Mikhulu Trust supports the conduct of research on impediments to optimal child development and strategies for improving developmental progress, the development of training materials for scale-up purposes, the development of children's books and related materials, and the training and licensing of individuals and organisations to support child development in their communities. It is active in South Africa, Lesotho, the United Kingdom, Italy, India, and Brazil.
1 to 10 staff
Read To Rise
A non-profit organisation that promotes youth literacy in under-resourced communities in South Africa. We hope to inspire children to read and give them access to the new, age-appropriate story books. We don't just drop off the books, rather we visit the school with volunteers and have an interactive session with each class. Sadly, many children in our communities have never owned a book before and most primary schools do not have a school library. We believe that book ownership is important in igniting a child's love for reading, so we give a new story book to each learner. We also place a Mini-Library with 50 new story books in every class. Children who love to read, will excel at school and go on to become constructive members of society. It all starts with reading. To date, we have conducted programmes in over 8,300 classes in Mitchells Plain, Soweto, and surrounds and have given out over new story books!
1 to 10 staff
The Mamelodi Initiative
The Mamelodi Initiative is a not-for-profit organization focused on improving the lives of residents in Mamelodi, South Africa. Through providing resources to enable community engagement and education, the Mamelodi Initiative strives to empower members of the community so that the community can make the changes it wants to see. The Mamelodi Initiative was started in 2007 as a collaborative effort comprised of individuals who care about the future of the Mamelodi Township and its youth. Today, thousands of youth have benefited from programming provided through the Initiative. The coalition offers a variety of engaging opportunities, from computer literacy classes to holiday camps, all aimed at empowering Mamelodi teens.
1 to 10 staff
City Year South Africa
City Year South Africa is an innovative youth service organisation that places young people ages 18-25 in a 10-month service-learning programme.
201 to 500 staff
Coalition Of Anglican Children's Homes Coach
The Coalition of Anglican Children's Homes (COACH) is a non-profit organisation that oversees three children's homes in the Johannesburg area. These include St George's Home based in Kempton Park and St Joseph's and St Nicolas Homes based in Westbury. All the children in our care come from previously disadvantaged communities are have been abused, neglected or abandoned. COACH also implements family preservation and outreach programmes in the communities in which they operate. COACH also plays an important advocacy role within the Social Development Sector.
11 to 50 staff
Families South Africa - Famsa
FAMSA is a non-profitable organisation with 28 societies nationwide. FAMSA offers a range of services and is staffed with qualified social workers Our focus is a Healthy functional family life which is a National Priority. In 1938 a Marriage Guidance Council was founded by David Mace in London. In 1954 a National family and welfare conference was held in Johannesburg which focused on family problems and disintegration. Dr David Mace and his wife, Vera, were amongst the many invited guests to attend the conference. Shortly after the conference, the South African National Council for Marriage Guidance and Counselling was established on the 6 October 1954. FAMSA was then established for the purpose of initiating and co-ordinating resources to find other ways of ensuring healthy, stable, independent and happy marriage and family life. A new corporate image was developed hence the emblem that we see today.
1 to 10 staff
Initiative For Strategic Litigation In Africa
ISLA envisions an Africa where human rights are fully realised for all marginalised people, based on gender and sexuality. Our mission is protecting women’s human and sexual rights through strategic litigation and capacity strengthening initiatives.
11 to 50 staff
Lorha Nakambe Consulting
Lorha Nakambe Consulting is a feminist consulting practice established to support the realisation of a just feminist funding ecosystem that is movement-led, abundantly resourced, and organising differently to build more just worlds. Informed by African Feminist praxis, Lorha Nakambe seeks to deepen efforts to transform injustice, violence, and inequality through systems change in philanthropy, transformative knowledge production, facilitation, feminist movement-building, sectoral learning and organisational development. Founder and Executive Dreamer, Iris Nxumalo-De Smidt, currently located in South Africa, is a feminist system innovator, who has spent a decade supporting strategic grant-making and systems change initiatives through feminist movement-building, Pan-African youth advocacy, lecturing, and conducting research. Iris is currently reading for a PhD at the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business, focusing on feminist organising for systems change in philanthropy. She holds an MSc in African Studies from St. Antony’s College, University of Oxford, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Peace and Security from the African Leadership Centre in King’s College London. Her formative higher education experiences include a Bachelor of Political Sciences in International Studies from the University of Pretoria and a BA Honours degree in International Relations as a Mandela-Rhodes Scholar. Our Services: Philanthropic Systems Change Research Facilitation and Learning Feminist Movement-Building Lorha Nakambe is committed to co-creating social infrastructures of healing justice, connection, care, and abundant resourcing for intersectional feminist movements. Let’s Transform the Funding Ecosystem Together.
1 to 10 staff
Ndifuna Ukwazi
Every day, people across Cape Town struggle to access land and a decent home. These struggles – from landlessness, homelessness and insecure tenure, to evictions, rising rents, gentrification and unfair rental practices – are a stark reminder not only that Cape Town inherited a broken land and housing systems from the colonial and apartheid eras, but that urban inequality is getting worse. We work to broaden access to well-located land and affordable housing. Through our campaigns, Ndifuna Ukwazi combines community organising, research, advocacy and litigation to advance urban land justice and fuel systemic change. We have successfully stopped the sale of strategically located public land, and secured commitments to build well-located affordable housing. We have defended evictees through litigation, advice, tenant education and solidarity, and ensured that people are not displaced to relocation camps on the edge of the city. We support struggles led by people most impacted by urban inequality and have built relationships of solidarity in cities around the world. We have even secured commitments to build affordable homes in private developments by promoting inclusionary housing. But more needs to be done by activists and organisations in our efforts to radically break with the past and dismantle the systems of power that hold structural inequality in place. We believe that a more just and equal city is possible – and we’re ready to fight for it.
11 to 50 staff
