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An Impactful Mandela Day for Sikhulekile
"Dear forgood team I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude and to update you on the recent connection facilitated by forgood to the Career Expo event at ...

Golden Hi Hills Mandela Day clean-up!
On a chilly winter's morning in Groenvield, the Golden Hi Hills team brought Madiba's legacy to life in the most beautiful way. Their CEO, Tsholo, shared with us how their Mandela Day initiative ...

Kliptown Youth Mandela Day 2025!
On Mandela Day, we were honored to welcome both the Melville Douglas Investment Managment and FEM to our centre. The Melville Douglas team spent the day empowering our youth with invaluable skills...

Paws At Work this Mandela Day!
First off, a huge thank you to you, forgood team for making it happen! Two weeks ago, we had the privilege of bringing our Paws at Work program for Mandela Day, and what an unforgettable experience ...

Vodacom Change the World 2025: What does it mean to change the world?
For Vodacom, it’s more than just a slogan, it’s a call to action. The Vodacom Change the World campaign, now live on the forgood platform, invites qualifying South Africans to roll up their sleeves ...

Mental Health in the NGO Sector
Working or volunteering for an NGO is often seen as a calling, a commitment to serving others, often in some of the most challenging environments. But behind the passion and dedication lies a hidden ...

Five Volunteering Trends You Didn't Know About Africa
Africa is a continent known for resilience, connection, and generosity. From informal neighborly support to structured volunteering initiatives, the spirit of giving is deeply embedded in African ...

forgood’s four strategies for successful Employee Volunteering Programmes
Running a volunteering programme that’s meaningful, sustainable, and well-supported doesn’t happen overnight - it takes intention and a sound plan. Let’s explore forgood’s four essential, ...

Microsoft’s New Email Requirements: A Wake-Up Call for NGO Leaders
By Philani Mdingi – Executive Director, Tech for Good On May 5, Microsoft began enforcing stricter email authentication requirements. If your organisation is unprepared, your emails, whether funding ...

Want to engage your call centre agents? Here’s how African Bank does it
At African Bank, corporate volunteering isn't just for employees with flexible schedules - it's a company-wide commitment that includes every team member, especially their dedicated call centre ...

Cheers to African Bank and 10,000 volunteering connections!
Cheers to African Bank and 10,000 volunteering connections! African Bank’s commitment to uplifting communities through employee volunteering is fast becoming a benchmark in South Africa’s CSI ...

Introducing Our Events Feature – Just in Time for Mandela Day!
We are excited to launch our brand-new Events Feature, designed to make it easier for Causes and volunteers to connect and create meaningful impact. With Mandela Day (18 July) approaching, this is ...