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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 ...

Sing and dance to forgood's NGO Beats - 2018!

Sing and dance to forgood's NGO Beats - 2018!

news
arts
build south africa
+20

To inspire you to get out there and help our creatives, we asked our Causes which songs they can't stop singing and dancing to at their organisations - and with that, we created a playlist just for ...

#TopCause: Chic Mamas Do Care

#TopCause: Chic Mamas Do Care

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news
for volunteers
chic mamas do care
doing good
+16

One of this month’s Top Causes is Chic Mamas Do Care, based out of Durban. We’re recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that they ...

Tips on donating your pre-loved goods

Tips on donating your pre-loved goods

for volunteers
causes
charitable giving
+10

From spring cleans and moving house, to just de-cluttering your modern lifestyle – we all have physical resources (our stuff!) that can really make a difference if donated to the right Cause at the ...

Top 9 things you need to know about Giving Tuesday

Top 9 things you need to know about Giving Tuesday

for volunteers
news
givingtuesday
black friday
+14

As #GivingTuesday is almost here, we thought we'd share with you nine interesting facts about the latest, global craze that has quickly become the world's largest day of giving! Enjoy. It's the ...

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 ...

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 ...

7 Creative Ways to Give Back

7 Creative Ways to Give Back

for volunteers
airline
build south africa
+27

At forgood, we understand that sometimes it's hard to incorporate giving into your everyday life, so we've put together a list of seven creative ways to make giving fun! Craft for Charity Are you a ...

Beyoncé and JAY-Z are headlining the #GlobalCitizensFestival!

Beyoncé and JAY-Z are headlining the #GlobalCitizensFestival!

news
beyonce
build south africa
+22

The capstone celebration of Nelson Mandela’s centennial, honouring his life and his legacy, is bringing together some of the world’s most famous music artists, corporate and global leaders on 2 ...

South Africa Needs Optimism, Not Pessimism

South Africa Needs Optimism, Not Pessimism

news
build south africa
charity projects
+24

Do you think South Africans are overtly optimistic? Or do you think we are particularly pessimistic? According to the latest Perils of Perception survey, if you guessed the latter, then you're ...

100 Opportunities for Mandela Day

100 Opportunities for Mandela Day

for volunteers
news
build south africa
causes
+23

This year marks the centennial of the birth of Nelson Mandela. On July 18th, South Africans are charged to lead as social citizens by performing acts of public service for 67 minutes. This year's ...

Honouring Youth Day, 2018

Honouring Youth Day, 2018

news
1976
apartheid
+16

At forgood, we're celebrating the youth of today by creating a Campaign filled with Opportunities that are focused on empowering, educating and uplifting our young people. The Campaign, running the ...

21 Quotes to Inspire You to Volunteer

21 Quotes to Inspire You to Volunteer

for volunteers
activism
anne frank
+18

At forgood, we know how a little inspiration can go a long way. Sometimes, when you're looking to make the world a better place, we look to the words of those who came before us and did it themselves ...