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From Data to Dignity: Why We’re Celebrating Khulisa’s Double Win at the African Excellence Awards
At forgood, we believe that the best way to predict the future is to build it—and to support the incredible organizations that are building it with heart and smarts. Today, we are absolutely bursting ...
Three hours of volunteer time. One permanent park for Mamelodi East
How an overgrown, unfenced dumping ground in Gem Valley, Mamelodi East became a planted, fenced public park in a single day, with an estimated 1,700 children living within a short walk of the gates.
How Redefine's Red Thread Fridays Hit 45% Participation
Redefine didn't build a bigger volunteering programme. They built a simpler one - a Friday slot that changed everything. In May 2025, Redefine launched Red Thread Fridays on top of their existing ...
Beyond Mandela Day: Are you creating a moment, or a movement?
Every year, Mandela Day delivers something remarkable. People show up. Volunteers arrive with energy, willingness, and genuine desire to make a difference. Communities benefit. Your Cause comes alive ...
Skills-Based Volunteering: Not Charity, but a Smarter Way to Grow People
For too long, corporate volunteering has been boxed into the world of “doing good” — a Mandela Day activity, a team outing, a few hours logged, a photo taken and then back to business as usual. But ...
Built to Last: Tools for Africa's Causes
Africa's NGO Founders, This One's for You 🌍 forgood just launched something that could change everything for emerging non-profits across the continent, and it's completely free. You've got the ...
When Safety Cannot Wait: How i-LEAD Is Putting Life-Saving Tools in Every Woman's Hands
When Safety Cannot Wait: How i-LEAD Is Putting Life-Saving Tools in Every Woman's Hands For many women in South Africa, danger does not happen during office hours. It happens on the walk home from ...
Breaking the silos: why Causes (NGOs) need each other more than they realise!
In the development sector, we often speak about “impact” as if it’s a destination we’re all racing toward alone. The truth? Causes are the heartbeat of creating change in this country. Yet too many ...
Are We Making a Dent? Looking at Corporate Social Investment in South Africa
South Africa does not lack generosity. Corporate South Africa continues to invest billions into communities, schools, nonprofits and social programmes every year. Trialogue estimates total corporate ...
MANDELA MONTH 2026: Volunteering ideas for your employees
Nelson Mandela once said, “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” This July, we invite you to turn these words ...
Turning Everyday Actions into Measurable ESG Impact
For many organisations, sustainability commitments are captured in strategy frameworks, ESG policies and annual reports. But the real opportunity lies in how those commitments are brought to life.
2026: A year to show up! Why International Volunteer Year matters to all of us
In a world that often feels stretched thin, by inequality, climate shocks, economic pressure and social division, it can be easy to feel small. Easy to believe that real change only happens in ...