HIDSA supports community development work aimed at promoting justice for previously marginalised groups by means of the provision of small grants to community-based organisations. HIDSA’s flagship programme, the Joint Gender Fund, is a gender-based violence funding mechanism that supports various interventions while strengthening the sector. [FULL LISTING]
JET aims to be Africa’s leading educational think-do tank, influencing education policy and implementation in South Africa and Africa through evidence-based research. Its objectives are to improve the quality of education and training systems with particular focus on ECD, school improvement, teacher education, postschool training and education, ICT in education, and union leadership. It works closely with government, public sector and civil society organisations, local and international development agencies, and education institutions and is currently involved in around 40 education projects. [FULL LISTING]
A human rights organisation in South Africa, the LRC uses the law as an instrument of justice among the vulnerable and marginalised, including the poor, homeless, landless, and communities suffering discrimination on the basis of race, class, gender, disability, or social, economic and historical circumstances. Two core areas of focus include realising substantive land rights and realising equitable and equal education rights. The LRC also participates in networks involving the southern African region and the African continent. [FULL LISTING]
Inspired by thousands of non-profits doing great work in South Africa, NGO-Advisor assists the non-profit sector to become funding-compliant so they can achieve their goals while also providing a platform on which their compliant fundraising documents can be viewed by donors. This provides a much-needed service to donors, both locally and internationally. [FULL LISTING]
SECTION27 is a public interest law centre that aims to achieve substantive equality and social justice in South Africa. Guided by the principles and values of the Constitution, SECTION27 uses law, advocacy, legal literacy, research, and community mobilisation to advance the rights of access to healthcare services, basic education, and sufficient food. The promotion of rights, equality, and dignity as well as the principles of governance and accountability underpin its work. Its mission is to achieve systemic change and expand access to justice for marginalised and vulnerable citizens. [FULL LISTING]
The Justice Desk, an award-winning human rights organisation, empowers people to understand and defend their rights in order to build safer and more equal communities. The NPO, which works primarily in township areas and vulnerable communities, equips people with the skills and platforms to lead their own change, and focuses primarily on gender based violence, children’s rights, and human rights education. It offers mentorship and self-defence classes to young girls who have been subjected to gender-based violence (GBV), and mobilises national governments and international mechanisms to implement strategies for GBV prevention. [FULL LISTING]
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