Futurelect

Cape Town, South Africa

Democracy & Civil societyGender equalityChildren & Youth

NGOInternational reach

Profile last updated: October 13, 2026

About

Futurelect is a non-governmental organisation based in Cape Town, South Africa working on democracy & civil society, gender equality, children & youth.

Futurelect is a non-profit, non-partisan public benefit organisation committed to strengthening democracy in Africa. It equips young women and youth with the skills, networks and knowledge to lead with integrity, through public leadership programmes and a free online civic education programme. Its work focuses on increasing the participation of African women and youth in government, with programmes in Southern, East and West Africa. Its alumni serve in local councils and parliaments in South Africa, Namibia and Zambia, and in political appointee roles across several countries. Futurelect runs operations in South Africa, Kenya, the United Kingdom and Ghana.

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Organisation type

NGO

Legal form

NPC

Registration

2018/407688/08

Focus areas

democracypublic leadershipcivic educationwomen in politicsyouth leadershipgovernance

Languages

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyGender equalityChildren & Youth

Works for

Women & GirlsYouthStudents

How they work

Capacity buildingAwareness & education

Programmes

Women in Public Office, South Africa Programme

Gender equality · South Africa

Five-month programme that equips women leaders aged 18-45 with skills, networks and support to run for and hold elected office in South Africa.

Civic Education Programme

Democracy & Civil society · South Africa

Free online civic education courses on democracy and governance, delivered through a mobile learning app for young people.

YouthCivic-X

Children & Youth

Youth leadership track for young changemakers, community builders and peer influencers to activate civic awareness locally.

East Africa Public Leadership Programme

Democracy & Civil society

Public leadership programme for emerging leaders from East African Community countries aged 18-45 planning to run for elected office or serve as political appointees.

Southern Africa Public Leadership Programme

Democracy & Civil society

Public leadership programme for emerging leaders from SADC countries aged 18-45 planning to run for elected office or serve as political appointees.

Countries of operation

South AfricaKenyaUnited KingdomGhana

Funding & support

Ways to support

DonateCorporate partnership

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

University of Pretoria, Constitution Hill Trust, Westminster Foundation for Democracy, Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa, Pollicy, Akina Mama wa Afrika