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Children & Youth non-profits in South Africa

Browse 55 charities and NGOs supporting children, young people and their families in South Africa. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Children & Youth non-profits in South Africa at a glance

Of the 55 Children & Youth non-profits in South Africa, the most common cause areas are Education (74%), Community development (52%) and Health (32%).

Cause areas

  • Education74%
  • Community development52%
  • Health32%
  • Poverty & Hunger32%
  • Employment & Skills26%

Organisation types

  • NGO34%
  • Charity30%
  • Community organisation12%
  • Faith-based organisation8%
  • Grant-making foundation6%

Beneficiaries

  • Children88%
  • Youth66%
  • Communities46%
  • Families42%
  • Women & Girls38%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations52%
  • Corporate partnerships16%
  • Earned income10%
  • Grants8%

Top cities

  • Cape Town20%
  • Sandton10%
  • White River4%
  • Somerset West4%
  • Durban4%
  • Johannesburg4%

Size

  • 1-10 employees2%
  • 11-50 employees2%

Key facts

  • 2004 is the median founding year
  • 62% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 44% publish a charity number
  • 96% name their programmes
  • 44% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 50 of the 55 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.

Other causes

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