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#TopCause: Supapele NPC

#TopCause: Supapele NPC

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Our latest #TopCause is Supapele NPC. 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 the communities they are present ...

#TopCause: Educo Africa

#TopCause: Educo Africa

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One of this month’s Top Causes is Educo Africa in the Cape Flats. 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 the ...

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

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

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arts
build south africa
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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 ...

Top 9 things you need to know about Giving Tuesday

Top 9 things you need to know about Giving Tuesday

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givingtuesday
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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?

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black friday
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#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

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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 ...

Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women

Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women

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1913
1956
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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 ...

Volunteer Your Time With Your Professional Skills

Volunteer Your Time With Your Professional Skills

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Law firms have been the best practitioners of the pro bono approach for creating social impact for some time now. Presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses to up-skill their staff, the idea is ...

Patterns of Giving in South Africa 2018

Patterns of Giving in South Africa 2018

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for business
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build south africa
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As you can see in our Patterns of Giving infographic, South Africans view their time and skills as the ultimate social investment. Or so say 90% of a sample of over 6 000 South Africans who ...

How to be a Better Volunteer

How to be a Better Volunteer

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“Volunteering isn’t just about giving up your time, it’s about adding real value to the cause you are helping. That’s why at forgood, we try to match people’s skills and passions to relevant causes – ...