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A new generation of African leaders with a social conscience is emerging – and it’s exciting to witness
A new generation of African leaders with a social conscience is emerging – and it’s exciting to witness
By Gemma ThompsonWith the loss in recent years of great leaders such as Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Tito Mbow...

Staff, Women Empowerment, Education

GWF’s women in IT upgrade their skills while uplifting their communities
GWF’s women in IT upgrade their skills while uplifting their communities
Katekani Whitney Ngobeni, Veronica Ndubane and Tatenda Hlatshwayo are digital pioneers in rural South African communities – a...

Technology, Community, Women Empowerment

How donor partners such as Londolozi are helping us to ‘grow great human beings’
How donor partners such as Londolozi are helping us to ‘grow great human beings’
The lifeblood of any non-profit organisation is its donor community – and Good Work Foundation’s friends, family and supporte...

Technology, Volunteering, Women Empowerment, Education

GWF students show that a love of ICT crosses the gender divide
GWF students show that a love of ICT crosses the gender divide
In April, we celebrated International Girls in ICT Day – but every day is ICT Day at Good Work Foundation! At each of our cam...

Academy, Technology, Women Empowerment

Special awards in honour of two special women
Special awards in honour of two special women
We congratulate our award winners, Saldah and Polite. Every year we give out one special award to a graduate or even a GWF st...

Events, Women Empowerment, Awards

Staff spotlight: Musa Mokoena
Staff spotlight: Musa Mokoena
Today we’re sharing a new series called “Staff Spotlight”. Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing little insights into the liv...

Staff, Women Empowerment

New Board Member. Yes, She Leads From The Heart And Is Under-40
New Board Member. Yes, She Leads From The Heart And Is Under-40
Meet GWF’s newest Board Member, Nazia Kahlon, New Board Member. Yes, She Leads From The Heart And Is Under-40

Staff, Women Empowerment

Three “thought offerings” from a beautiful South African woman
Three “thought offerings” from a beautiful South African woman
Our formidable Hazyview Digital Learning Centre Campus Manager, Linky Nkuna, shares 3 ‘thought offerings’ that have helped gu...

Staff, Women Empowerment

The willing suspension of disbelief
The willing suspension of disbelief
Beginning note: The following piece, written by Martha Beck in 2009, talks about a single night of “deep suspension of disbel...

Technology, Women Empowerment, Education

Under an African tree
Under an African tree
Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Kate Groch said, “Give me a tre...

Community, Volunteering, Women Empowerment, Education

Empowering women and the community
Empowering women and the community

Staff, Community, Women Empowerment

All Heart Fund
The All Heart Fund is inspired by the heart and spirit of Leanna Knopik, a young lady who touched many lives.

Volunteering, Women Empowerment, Awards

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