Zambia Youth and Women Manifesto
Within the framework of the Southern Africa Political Parties and Dialogue (SAPP&D) Programme, Democracy Works Foundation (DWF) in Zambia in partnership with the Zambia…
civil society
Policy Brief 36: Social Pacts needed between Government, Business and Civil Society to Overcome Financial and Social Political Crises caused by Covid-19
South Africa urgently needs social pacts at all levels between; government, business, and civil society. The social pacts serve to respond to the financial,…
DWF builds civil society’s ability to request support from South African Provincial Legislatures through an Online Learning Workshop Series
JOHANNESBURG, 8 April 2020 – Democracy Works Foundation is set to train community organisations working with some of South Africa’s most disadvantaged communities to…
Paper 5: Why civil society should be eligible for Covid-19 emergency funding
South Africa’s civil society organisations, which provide employment for substantial numbers of people, public services and social stability, have been devastated by the financial…
DWA 2020 Fellowship: Applications Opens on 15 February
Given the inequality and social issues facing South African society, the country needs change makers committed to improving lives, Democracy Works Foundation is offering…
Giving in Support of Social Justice Advocacy
Given the persistently high levels of poverty, unemployment and inequality – combined with public service delivery failure – the act of giving by business,…
Inclusive Policy Development and Dialogue Programme
Democracy Works Foundation is proud to announce the start of our eSwatini Inclusive Policy Development and Dialogue Programme. IPDD is being implemented by Democracy…
Policy Brief 32: How civil society can strengthen the capacity of South Africa’s Parliament
There is often a disconnect between government and ordinary citizens being heard and represented in government structures, processes and decision-making. The role of civil…
Our heritage is a successful civil society
Let’s imagine that aliens visited South Africa in late 1993, abducted a South African and then returned him or her home 25 years later….
Policy Brief 29: Strengthening Civil Society Influence on BRICS
The role and participation of civil society organisations within BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) and its relevant institutions are critical for…