Greater Stellenbosch Development Trust

Founded in 2001, Greater Stellenbosch Development Trust is a non-governmental organisation based in Kayamandi, South Africa working on community development, education, arts & culture +4 more.

The Greater Stellenbosch Development Trust (GSDT, also GST) is a registered public trust and non-profit organisation based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. It incubates community projects in education, culture, enterprise, health, citizen-oriented technology and the urban environment, and supports human rights, civic space and community initiatives. Founded in 2001 by a small group of friends, it runs or launched projects including Vision Afrika Primary School in Kayamandi, the SEED micro-enterprise programme, and the InZink and Amazink arts initiatives. During the Covid-19 pandemic it administered Stellenbosch Unite, supporting around 5,000 families, and launched temporary clinics through StelCovid Action. The Trust works with volunteers, donors and partner organisations, and typically incubates projects for two to three years before handing them over to become self-sustaining.