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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in South Africa

Browse 13 non-profits strengthening democracy, civic participation and civil society in South Africa. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Democracy & Civil society non-profits in South Africa at a glance

Of the 13 Democracy & Civil society non-profits in South Africa, the most common cause areas are Human rights (58%), Gender equality (42%) and Education (33%).

Cause areas

  • Human rights58%
  • Gender equality42%
  • Education33%
  • Community development33%
  • Employment & Skills25%

Organisation types

  • NGO58%
  • Network or umbrella25%

Beneficiaries

  • Communities67%
  • Women & Girls50%
  • Youth42%
  • Children17%
  • People in poverty17%

Funding sources

  • Grants33%
  • Individual donations33%
  • Corporate partnerships17%
  • Earned income17%
  • Membership fees17%

Top cities

  • Cape Town42%

Key facts

  • 25% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 17% publish a charity number
  • 67% name their programmes
  • 25% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 12 of the 13 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

📚Education🏘️Community development🧒Children & Youth🩺Health🎭Arts & Culture🥫Poverty & Hunger🌍Environment & Climate🛠️Employment & Skills🧠Mental health🏛️Heritage♿Disability🐾Animal welfare🦉Nature & Wildlife conservation🏠Housing & Homelessness👵Elderly care🕊️Religion & Faith⚖️Gender equality✊Human rights🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples