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Human rights non-profits in South Africa

Browse 18 human rights NGOs and advocacy organisations in South Africa. Compare programmes, beneficiaries and how each is funded.

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Human rights non-profits in South Africa at a glance

Of the 18 Human rights non-profits in South Africa, the most common cause areas are Health (47%), Democracy & Civil society (41%) and Education (29%).

Cause areas

  • Health47%
  • Democracy & Civil society41%
  • Education29%
  • Gender equality29%
  • Community development24%

Organisation types

  • NGO65%
  • Association12%
  • Network or umbrella12%

Beneficiaries

  • Communities59%
  • Women & Girls53%
  • Youth47%
  • Children18%
  • People in poverty18%

Funding sources

  • Individual donations24%
  • Corporate partnerships12%
  • Earned income12%

Top cities

  • Cape Town18%
  • Johannesburg12%

Size

  • 11-50 employees6%

Key facts

  • 2001 is the median founding year
  • 29% say donations are tax-deductible
  • 18% publish a charity number
  • 65% name their programmes
  • 35% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 17 of the 18 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🚑Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief🔬Science & Research📜Justice & Legal aid🤝Refugees & Migration⚽Sport for development🗳️Democracy & Civil society🌱Addiction🧬Medical research💧Water & Sanitation🌐International development🏳️‍🌈LGBTQ+☮️Peace & Conflict🫶Carers🛟Victims of violence🎖️Veterans & Military families🔓Prisoners & Ex-offenders🪶Indigenous peoples