Media Monitoring Africa (MMA), founded in 1993 as the Media Monitoring Project, acts in a watchdog role to promote ethical and fair journalism that supports human rights. It has evolved from a pure monitoring-based project to an organisation that implements successful media strategies for change, using technology, social media and data tools to make its... Continue Reading →
The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is a continental network of some of the most influential freedom of expression and media rights organisations in Africa. All AFEX member organisations are also members of the Toronto-based global free expression network, IFEX. Through the collective engagement and commitment of its members, AFEX’s vision is to have... Continue Reading →
Paradigm Initiative (PI) is a social enterprise that builds an ICT-enabled support system and advocates digital rights for young people in order to improve their livelihoods. Founded in 2007, PI has worked with government, civil society, private institutions and international organisations, including the United Nations, to set standards in ICT education, telecentre support, ICT applications... Continue Reading →
amaBhungane (isiZulu for “the dung beetles”) is an independent, non-profit newsroom based in South Africa. Launched in 2010, it develops investigative journalism to promote a free, capable media, and open, accountable and just democracy. amaBhungane develops investigative journalism in the public interest, inter alia by engaging in its best practice, by transferring investigative skills to... Continue Reading →
The Afrika Youth Movement (AYM) is a pan-African, youth-led movement that strives for the participation, development, and leadership of African youth to achieve their rights to peace, equality and social justice. Started by Tunisian and pan-African activist, Aya Chebbi, as a Facebook group in 2012, and launched in 2015, AYM is becoming one of Africa’s... Continue Reading →
The Make A Difference Leadership Foundation (MAD Leadership Foundation) was founded in 2003 by 1995 Rugby World Cup winning captain Francois Pienaar and a group of like-minded individuals who shared a vision to develop academically talented scholars with leadership potential into future leaders for South Africa. The Foundation implements a comprehensive, personal and long-term scholarship... Continue Reading →
Gender Links (GL) is a Southern African NGO, headquartered in Johannesburg, which promotes gender equality and justice across the fifteen countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. Established in March 2001, GL is committed to an inclusive, equal and just society in the public and private space in accordance with the SADC Protocol... Continue Reading →
Nal’ibali (isiXhosa for “here’s the story”) is a national reading-for-enjoyment campaign to spark children’s potential through storytelling and reading. It is built on the simple logic that a well-established culture of reading can be a real game-changer for education in South Africa. Literacy skills are a strong predictor of future academic success in all subjects... Continue Reading →
The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) has worked tirelessly for over 45 years to save wildlife and habitats. From the smallest frog to the majestic rhino, from sweeping grasslands to arid drylands, from our shorelines to winding rivers, the EWT is working to protect our world. The EWT’s team of field-based specialists is at the forefront... Continue Reading →
The Partners for Possibility (PfP) programme is a creative solution to one of the biggest challenges facing South Africa– the country’s education crisis. It is a co-action, co-learning partnership between school principals and business leaders, which enables social cohesion through partnerships and empowers principals to become change leaders in their schools and communities. PfP, the... Continue Reading →
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