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Be #CoupleGoals and do good, together.

Be #CoupleGoals and do good, together.

for volunteers
news
activism
build south africa
+13

At forgood, our 2018 featured many high points. One of the best was the amount of volunteers who were rated highly by our Causes. We like to consider these do-gooders our Top Volunteers, the people ...

#TopCause: Life 4 U Foundation

#TopCause: Life 4 U Foundation

for causes
news
build south africa
causes
+16

This week's #TopCause is the Life 4 U Foundation from the East Rand. We’re recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that they do in ...

#TopCause Stories You Need to Hear

#TopCause Stories You Need to Hear

for causes
news
build south africa
charitable giving
+11

Last year, we began interviewing some of our best, most engaged Causes on forgood to collect their stories. We wanted to learn more about who they are, what they do and why they do it. We continue to ...

What is Giving Tuesday?

What is Giving Tuesday?

for volunteers
news
activism
black friday
+12

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, inspired by both social media and collaboration. The day is the kick-off the most charitable season of the year, when people plan their holiday and year-end ...

#TopCause: Nead Community Development

#TopCause: Nead Community Development

for causes
news
build south africa
causes
+22

One of this month's Top Causes is Nead Community Development in the Western Cape. We're recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that ...

Let's talk about mental health

Let's talk about mental health

news
anxiety
awareness
+23

October is Mental Health Awareness month. The goal of the national campaign is to educate the public on mental health so that South Africans might have a better understanding of recognising and ...

5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.

5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.

for volunteers
news
build south africa
charity projects
+22

In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude. Yet, expressing gratitude daily can transform your mindset, improve your relationships, and boost your overall well-being. Here ...

CSI. It's not engagement you need, it's passion.

CSI. It's not engagement you need, it's passion.

for business
build south africa
charity projects
+21

Read more about forgood’s Employee Volunteering Programmes Visit forgood, SA’s largest volunteering and donation platform Subscribe to our Corporate Social Investment for Business Newsletter ...

#TopCause: Breast Health Foundation

#TopCause: Breast Health Foundation

for causes
news
breast awareness
breast care
+23

This week we're featuring one of our Top Causes, a Cause that promotes breast cancer awareness as well as support and information on breast health. It's Causes like this that volunteers like you ...

Skilled Gen Zs and Millennials aren’t loyal - they’re realistic.

Skilled Gen Zs and Millennials aren’t loyal - they’re realistic.

for business
for volunteers
news
build south africa
charity projects
+22

Less than 50% of Gen Zs and Millennials think your business is bad business. They don’t believe your business is interested in helping society or in making a difference. Right now, the top talent ...

Inspiring Stories from our Top Causes

Inspiring Stories from our Top Causes

for causes
news
7th heaven childrens haven
activism
+25

At forgood, we are incredibly lucky to be privy to stories that both our Causes and Volunteers share with us. Story-telling is something that we would really love to do more of with our community ...

Spring Clean... For Good!

Spring Clean... For Good!

for volunteers
build south africa
charity projects
+24

Spring has sprung so it's time to dust off your shelves, clean out your cupboards and organise that garage (or office, like we are doing at forgood)! But don't let the fact that spring is here and ...

Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women

Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women

news
1913
1956
+26

Unity begets bravery and strength. - Auntie Mary, member of the 1913 anti-pass regime The rights of women in South Africa have had a turbulent past and we acknowledge their struggle throughout the ...