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Introducing The Doozy: London’s bold ladies’ lunch for a cause
Introducing The Doozy: London’s bold ladies’ lunch for a cause
In November, we were honoured to be part of The Doozy in London, a gathering that brought together an incredible group of wom...

Staff, Events

Safari Sarasota 2025: a magical evening of heart and hope
Safari Sarasota 2025: a magical evening of heart and hope
On 17 October 2025, our dear friends in Sarasota, Florida, hosted their biennial event, Safari Sarasota. The event supports t...

Staff, Events, Community

GWF participates in study on the hidden impact of elephant carcasses on the savannah
GWF participates in study on the hidden impact of elephant carcasses on the savannah
Good Work Foundation’s Conservation Academy recently joined a groundbreaking SANParks research project to investigate what ha...

Staff, Conservation

AI: our ally in the evolving landscape of work and learning
AI: our ally in the evolving landscape of work and learning
Will artificial intelligence take our jobs in the future? No, but people who know how to use AI effectively just might, the W...

Staff, Technology, #EDtech, Education

Catching up with Mosidi Modise: insights from our go-getting SA and UK board member!
Catching up with Mosidi Modise: insights from our go-getting SA and UK board member!
We touched base with Mosidi Modise, who serves on GWF’s South African and United Kingdom boards, to gain her insights into th...

Staff, Technology, #EDtech, Education

Thank you to Steadfast Africa for hosting an inspiring fundraiser!
Thank you to Steadfast Africa for hosting an inspiring fundraiser!
London, thank you! The Celebrating Africa’s Best charity auction and summer garden hosted by Steadfast Africa on 18 June 2025...

Staff, Events

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

Catching up with UK board trustee Camille Burrows on her role in supporting GWF’s mission
Catching up with UK board trustee Camille Burrows on her role in supporting GWF’s mission
When we heard that Camille Burrows, a trustee on Good Work Foundation’s UK board, had just landed for a quick visit to the mo...

Staff

Mandela Month Talks: a dialogue on leadership with Ntsako and Fumani
Mandela Month Talks: a dialogue on leadership with Ntsako and Fumani
In honour of the legacy of one of the greatest leaders to walk the Earth, Nelson Mandela, Good Work Foundation held its first...

Staff, Education

From Good Work to greatness: GWF’s Gemma Thompson joins the 2024 Tutu Leadership Programme cohort
From Good Work to greatness: GWF’s Gemma Thompson joins the 2024 Tutu Leadership Programme cohort
We love witnessing our team stepping up, reaching for their dreams and making the world a better place in the process. Good W...

Staff

Good Work Foundation establishes a UK charity arm to lead its fundraising activities in Europe
Good Work Foundation establishes a UK charity arm to lead its fundraising activities in Europe
South African rural education non-profit Good Work Foundation (GWF) is excited to announce the appointment of a new board of ...

Staff, Education

Guardians of the wild: three GWF conservation champions who are helping to protect our natural heritage
Guardians of the wild: three GWF conservation champions who are helping to protect our natural heritage
Good Work Foundation's Conservation Academy and Bridging Year Academy aren't just about education – they're about transformin...

Staff, Academy, Community

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