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Programs & Initiatives

Practical programs that promote civic education, advocate for gender diversity and strengthen community engagement.

Civic education

Civic Education Workshops

Interactive sessions that teach participants about their civic rights and responsibilities, voting processes and the importance of community involvement.

More than 100 workshops delivered
Over 5,000 individuals reached
Voter education ahead of the 2024 National Elections

Community workshop participants in a group discussion

Team in Not One More campaign T-shirts on a community outreach

Absolute Gender Free Space

A safe, inclusive space for everyone

A prejudice-free space where the LGBTQI+ community and the general public can socialise, express themselves freely and share art, music and culture.

Art & music

Creative spaces that celebrate diversity and promote understanding.

Edutainment

Events that combine education and entertainment to challenge stereotypes and promote acceptance, reaching more than 300 people.

Dialogue & awareness

In partnership with UNISA, we facilitate dialogues and awareness sessions that foster respect within the community.

Young people

Youth Leadership Programs

We empower young people with leadership skills and civic knowledge, so they can take active roles in their communities and advocate for issues affecting their peers.

Graduates have gone on to lead community clean-up projects and mental health awareness campaigns.

Young learners gathered on the steps of a school with a planning chart

Conflict management

Rustenburg LGBTQI Conflict Management Team

Established on 13 May 2023 in partnership with Action Support Center through the Kagisano initiative. The team develops conflict management toolkits, runs campaigns and hosts advocacy workshops in schools and communities.

Conflict toolkits

Practical resolution resources developed jointly with partners.

Peacebuilding

Campaigns and workshops that promote peaceful resolution of conflicts.

Psychosocial wellness

Support that promotes economic advocacy and wellbeing alongside conflict resolution.

Policy & resources

Advocacy and resource development

Policy advocacy

We work closely with policymakers to develop and promote legislation that supports civic education, gender diversity and inclusive policies at local and national levels.

Resource development

We create educational materials and resources that help schools, organisations and individuals promote civic responsibility and gender inclusion.

Events

Community events and campaigns

Forums, dialogues and campaigns that bring people together to discuss civic participation, gender diversity and community development.

Ballot outreach with the IEC

Workshops with the Independent Electoral Commission on voting rights, electoral processes and civic responsibility.

Election indaba

Discussions with Action Support Centre on fair elections, voter education and transparency.

Gender-based violence campaigns

Awareness campaigns and stakeholder engagement for prevention and support of survivors.

Economic empowerment course

Financial literacy and entrepreneurship workshops, delivered in partnership with First National Bank.

Social Cohesion Ambassadors Awards

An awards ceremony recognising individuals and organisations that promote unity and community resilience.