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 organisations that are building it with heart and smarts. Today, we are absolutely bursting with pride to announce that our Cause partner, Khulisa Social Solutions, has just been named Best Social Impact Organisation 2026 – South Africa and received the Innovation Award for Data-Driven Social Solutions 2026 – South Africa!
For nearly three decades, Khulisa has been the gold standard in community development. But this year, they’ve proven that even the most "human" of endeavors can be supercharged by the smart use of technology.
Let’s be honest: for many organisations, "measuring impact" still means counting heads or ticking boxes. It’s dry, it’s slow, and it rarely tells the full story of a community's resilience or struggle.
Khulisa has completely flipped the script. They’ve built an AI-enabled Impact Outcomes Platform that transforms how we understand social change. Instead of asking "How many people showed up?", this incredible tool asks the questions that actually matter:
- What is changing in the community right now?
- Why are certain interventions working while others aren’t?
- Where are the hidden roadblocks stopping progress?
By combining machine intelligence with human-centered methodologies like Dialogue Circles and community asset mapping, Khulisa ensures that the lived experience of our communities is never lost in the data. It gives us the evidence to act quickly, invest wisely, and create sustainable change that actually sticks.
We are so excited to have Khulisa as one of our Causes. This award isn't just a win for them; it’s a validation of our shared belief that when you mix empathy with innovation, you can solve anything. A massive congratulations to Lesley Ann van Selm and the entire Khulisa team. South Africa is a better place because of you!
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