Crowdfunding for NGOs in South Africa – Background, Platforms and Programmes

There are currently more than 220 000 NGOs registered with the Department of Social Development. Many of these organisations perform critical development, humanitarian, and advocacy functions, but in a changing and increasingly competitive operating environment, they are confronted with serious funding and sustainability challenges. Diversifying their funding base and attracting new individual and institutional donors... Continue Reading →

03/12/2019 0

My Fundraising Appeal – Support the Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital

I have been participating in extreme desert running challenges for the past few years to raise awareness and funds for organisations and causes making a difference in Africa. Starting on 20 October, I’ll be competing in my eleventh international desert race - the Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM). This race involves running 250km in 6... Continue Reading →

19/10/2018 0

KAEM – How to follow me during the race

Greetings from the Augrabies Falls in the Northern Cape. Tomorrow is the start of the 2018 Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon (KAEM). The 19th edition of the race - 250km over 6 stages / 7 days – will be held from 20-26 October 2018. The following links will keep you informed about my progress during the... Continue Reading →

19/10/2018 0

Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital – Honouring Madiba’s Legacy and Changing Lives

“Together as a nation, we have the obligation to put sunshine into the hearts of our little ones. They are our precious possessions. They deserve what happiness life can offer.” Former president Nelson Mandela On the afternoon of 8 February 2018, my 10-year-old son was moved to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Wilgeheuwel Hospital... Continue Reading →

19/10/2018 0

Current and expected future challenges facing NGOs in South Africa

by Dr Rama Naidu, Executive Director, Democracy Development Program South Africa no longer a priority for donor funding South Africa is no longer considered a priority area for funders and money is being channeled directly to Government through bi-laterals. There is a mistaken notion that democracy is fully consolidated in South Africa and that support... Continue Reading →

22/08/2018 0

Non-profits and financial sustainability in South Africa

by Shelagh Gastrow, Founder and Director, GastrowBloch Philanthropies There are more than 150 000 non-profit organisations registered with the South African Department of Social Development. This explosion of organisations has resulted in on-going pressure for funding. Whilst funding crises are the normal situation for many non-profits, it is important for them to make plans for... Continue Reading →

21/08/2018 0

Taking a rain check – the tale of ‘moneybags’ and the African NGO

by Ezra Mbogori, Executive Director, MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation Having worked in the non-profit sector for over 35 years, I say nothing new by repeating what has been said many times before, that resources - both material and human - maybe even spiritual, continue to be the single biggest challenge for civil society... Continue Reading →

20/08/2018 0

Reflections on the state of civil society in South Africa

by Judith Mtsewu, Knowledge Manager, CAF Southern Africa It was Albert Einstein who said that “in the middle of difficulty lies opportunity,” and it is a sentiment that rings true for the state of the NPO sector in South Africa currently. Civil society across the globe has evolved and changed markedly over the last two... Continue Reading →

08/08/2018 0

Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa – Promoting effective giving, volunteering and investment for social change

Charities Aid Foundation Southern Africa (CAFSA) is an independent civil society organisation that promotes and facilitates effective giving, volunteering and investment for social change. It has been represented in South Africa since 1997, and in 2000 became a registered Section 21 not-for-profit and public benefit organisation. CAFSA aims to challenge existing social, economic and political... Continue Reading →

07/08/2018 0

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Crowdfunding for NGOs in South Africa – Background, Platforms and Programmes

KAEM – How to follow me during the race

Current and expected future challenges facing NGOs in South Africa

Non-profits and financial sustainability in South Africa

Taking a rain check – the tale of ‘moneybags’ and the African NGO

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