A community walk in shop made to assist the needy

A community walk in shop made to assist the needy

By: Jennifer Mdluli for ACTIVE! Change Drivers Young people in South Africa have been endured with the dilemma of unemployment for decades now and continue to face challenges with the expenses endured during the period of seeking employment, which includes money for...

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7 Factors to Consider When Applying for a Job

7 Factors to Consider When Applying for a Job

What do you consider when before applying for a job you qualify for? That was the question we asked on twitter (@ngoconnectsa) to conduct survey and these are the results: 82.5% of job seekers prioritize salary and benefits, only 11,9% consider the company public...

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7 tips for NPOs to maintain good relationships with donors

7 tips for NPOs to maintain good relationships with donors

Issued by: Meropa Communications 5 June 2023 Maintaining good relationships with donors is crucial for nonprofit organisations’ (NPOs) success. Donors provide most of the financial resources necessary for the organisation to carry out its mission and programmes, and...

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You Don’t Know You’re Alive Until You Start to Live

You Don’t Know You’re Alive Until You Start to Live

By: Nonkululeko Kubheka for ACTIVATE! Change Drivers The stigma of mental health is one that many people in our society battle with, and the worst part is that they do this in silence. Even with the awareness of mental health specialist services being available, most...

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The inadequacy of being a man in today’s society

The inadequacy of being a man in today’s society

By Ntsikelelo Mzibomvu, visual artist and community activist, Activate Change Drivers The subject of men’s mental health is one of the most difficult challenges facing society and will continue to face for quite some time. It is truly a difficult subject to open up...

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Call to promote mental health awareness among youth

Call to promote mental health awareness among youth

by Ntombi Mtolo, Youth Activator, ACTIVATE! Change Drivers There is a silent pandemic that needs an intervention – that of deteriorating mental health among our young people after the hardship and stress caused by the pandemic, as well as the increasing social...

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Youth Taking Action to Combat GBVF In South Africa

Youth Taking Action to Combat GBVF In South Africa

by Tebelelo Lentsoane, ACTIVATE! Change Drivers National plans by government and civil society to combat the scourge of GBVF, must not ignore the vulnerable and marginalised groups on the periphery, including LGBTQI, sex workers, the disabled, and youth. The issue of...

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South African Youth Are Creating Their Own Narrative

South African Youth Are Creating Their Own Narrative

By Selokela Molamodi, Activator and conversationalist, Activate Change Drivers Youth culture is one of the fastest growing cultures globally. Whether it is music, fashion, language or even business, young people across the world are making their voices heard and their...

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South African Youth Are Creating Their Own Narrative

Our Heritage: A story Tradition and Transition

By Selokela Molamodi, Activator and conversationalist, Activate Change Drivers It is true that change is good and it takes time. The same can be said of tradition, but tradition also tracks and reflects time, casting our memories in stone. Heritage Day is one of the...

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Our Heritage: Equipping and Empowering South African Youth

Our Heritage: Equipping and Empowering South African Youth

By Tlotliso Innocent May, Activate Change Drivers At the start our goal was straight forward – to equip young people who would further equip other young people and create a change that is backed by an interconnected network of young and able minded people who seek to...

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NGO Obligations in South Africa

NGO Obligations in South Africa

All registered NPOs must comply with the requirements of sections 16-23 of the Act. The main requirements are to submit reports and inform the Directorate of any changes within the NPO. The specifics are set out below. The Documentation of the NPO (section 16 & 17...

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4 Major Challenges NGOs Face

4 Major Challenges NGOs Face

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are organizations known to support and act on various causes. These causes differ based on the focus areas NGOs have. Each NGO is unique from each other. The likelihood of NGOs having the same focus area may be high, but their...

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South African Youth Are Creating Their Own Narrative

South African Women Are Strong Warriors

By Selokela Molamodi, Activator and Conversationalist at Activate Change Drivers This year’s Women’s Day marked 66 years since more than 20 000 brave women marched on the Union Buildings against the pass laws. Since then, every year we commemorate the various strides...

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