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#TopCause: Life 4 U Foundation
This week's #TopCause is the Life 4 U Foundation from the East Rand. We’re recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that they do in ...
#TopCause Stories You Need to Hear
Last year, we began interviewing some of our best, most engaged Causes on forgood to collect their stories. We wanted to learn more about who they are, what they do and why they do it. We continue to ...
#TopCause: Nead Community Development
One of this month's Top Causes is Nead Community Development in the Western Cape. We're recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that ...
5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.
In our busy lives, it's easy to overlook the importance of gratitude. Yet, expressing gratitude daily can transform your mindset, improve your relationships, and boost your overall well-being. Here ...
Honouring South Africa's Powerful Women
Unity begets bravery and strength. - Auntie Mary, member of the 1913 anti-pass regime The rights of women in South Africa have had a turbulent past and we acknowledge their struggle throughout the ...
7 Creative Ways to Give Back
At forgood, we understand that sometimes it's hard to incorporate giving into your everyday life, so we've put together a list of seven creative ways to make giving fun! Craft for Charity Are you a ...
100 Opportunities for Mandela Day
This year marks the centennial of the birth of Nelson Mandela. On July 18th, South Africans are charged to lead as social citizens by performing acts of public service for 67 minutes. This year's ...
Volunteer Your Time With Your Professional Skills
Law firms have been the best practitioners of the pro bono approach for creating social impact for some time now. Presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses to up-skill their staff, the idea is ...
Patterns of Giving in South Africa 2018
As you can see in our Patterns of Giving infographic, South Africans view their time and skills as the ultimate social investment. Or so say 90% of a sample of over 6 000 South Africans who ...
Forgood Data on Social Impact
South Africans view their time and skills as the ultimate social investment, says the data we've collected. 90% of a sample of over 6 000 South Africans who volunteered through our platform – a ...