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Real Community Development Will Never Come From South Africa’s CSI Practitioners. Here’s why.
Some months ago, I wrote a rather peremptory article telling NGOs what I thought they needed in order to meet the requirements of potential funders. This is what I listed: ...
The Dynamic Gill Bates Of CAFSA – Compassion, Respect, Flexibility And Collaboration
With her experience of working as a clinical social worker and a master’s degree in Public and Development Management, Gill Bates has not only an intellectual and theoretical understanding of...
CSI Reporting – Are The Reports A Marketing Tool For Your Company Or Icing On A Not-So-Delicious Cake?
Corporate social investment (CSI) reporting is an essential element in developing social capital because the reports tell us about what corporates are doing to make a difference, what they are...
The Heart Of Sustainability In Local Communities Lies In Community Buy-In – Samson Nkosi Of Tshwane University Of Technology
When we think about organisations that are involved in development, the Tshwane University of Technology may not spring to mind. Yet the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) is one of...
Power, Privilege And Paupers Positions – Why Do Some CSI Managers In South Africa Hold No Power?
How many times have you set with a CSI Manager and they promised you the world and when it was time to deliver. The goal post kept on changing? Have...
Removing Barriers To Financial Education
South Africans aren’t always very money savvy. Not enough of us save for a rainy day, many of us fail to service our debt, and some of us live beyond...
Covid-19 Taught Us Many Important Lessons; But Did We Learn?
The Old Mutual Foundation aims to empower people and communities through education, skills development, enterprise development, employee volunteerism and overall socio-economic transformation. The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the CSI industry’s...
Protected: South Africa: Consultancy Required to Train Media on Illegal Wildlife Trade
The WWF South Africa Khetha Programme is seeking a consultant that can support them in developing and delivering a training programme for local reporters and media practitioners from the Greater...
Four Aspects Of Zenex Foundation’s Education Approach Makes Them Unique & Effective
If you need inspiration for your CSI practice, spend some time with Khaya Tyatya, Programmes Director for the Zenex Foundation. The Zenex Foundation is an independent grant-maker focused on improving...