DWF @ 10: governance renewal for our next chapter
Democracy Works Foundation celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2024 by bringing together its entire team from four different countries for strategic planning and…
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Climate Champions Podcast Series: Exploring Community-Based Climate Action
In South Africa, Democracy Works Foundation has been implementing the “Fostering Inclusive Growth Through Climate Change Champions” or “Climate for Growth.” Co-funded by the…
Self-Learning Tool: Climate for Growth Civil Society Organisation’s Online Masterclasses
Following our engagements with Civil Society Organisations, DWF has developed two Climate for Growth Masterclasses. Watch Lindokuhle Vellem from the Public Service Accountability Monitor…
Conference on Political Parties as Pillars for Socially Inclusive and Resilient Democracies in the Region
Political parties have been critical to the development of democracy in many African countries. Ideally, they provide a channel for articulating public concerns, linking…
Partnership Between Democracy Works Foundation and the Financial Services Volunteer Corps
We are excited to announce a new partnership between Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) and the Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) with the support of…
DWF AWARDS GRANTS TO SEVEN CIVIC INITIATIVES
DWF AWARDS GRANTS TO SEVEN CIVIC INITIATIVES FROM FOUR AFRICAN COUNTRIES DWF has recently concluded the Charter Project Africa seed grants awarding process for…
Working Paper 16: Strengthening citizen agency through fostering self-love to boost democracy
Strengthening citizen agency through fostering self-love to boost democracy, development and collective healing in South Africa and Africa Introduction Victims of colonialism, apartheid, systemic…
Preparing Lesotho Political Parties for Strategic Election Monitoring
Elections are a very important feature in any democracy. Elections give voice to the political will of the people. The right to participate in…
Women’s parliament highlights the impact of sustance abuse, climate change and economic empowerment of women
The Northern Cape Provincial Legislature (NCPL) in partnership with Democracy Works Foundation, will host its Provincial Women’s Parliament celebrating women’s month on the 30…
Working Paper 14: African youth participation is crucial to building democratic societies
Among the greatest causes for African youth should be to defend democracy, deepen it and continuously breathe life in it. Democracy should be seen…