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Gender-based Violence. Less Talk, More Action

Gender-based Violence. Less Talk, More Action

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social activism
volunteer

The latest crime statistics show that more than 900 women in South Africa were killed in just three months, with 232 of these murders directly linked to domestic violence. One in five women have ...

Volunteer Awards Part 2: Incentivise, incentivise and reward [Momentum Group Case Study]

Volunteer Awards Part 2: Incentivise, incentivise and reward [Momentum Group Case Study]

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Lesedi Awards
volunteer
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Building a foundation of community, a culture of volunteerism, and a company that recognises inspirational employees.

#TopCause: The LifeMatters Foundation

#TopCause: The LifeMatters Foundation

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Our latest #TopCause is The LifeMatters Foundation. 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 the communities ...

Be #CoupleGoals and do good, together.

Be #CoupleGoals and do good, together.

for volunteers
news
donate
forgood
+3

At forgood, our 2018 featured many high points. One of the best was the amount of volunteers who were rated highly by our Causes. We like to consider these do-gooders our Top Volunteers, the people ...

#TopCause: Chic Mamas Do Care

#TopCause: Chic Mamas Do Care

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news
for volunteers
social activism
south africa
+4

One of this month’s Top Causes is Chic Mamas Do Care, based out of Durban. We’re recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work that they ...

#TopCause: The Academy for Adults with Autism

#TopCause: The Academy for Adults with Autism

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for volunteers
news
autism
giving in south africa
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One of this month’s Top Causes is The Academy for Adults with Autism the Western Cape. We’re recognising them not only for the dedication that they put into their profile on forgood, but for the work ...

5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.

5 hacks to expressing gratitude daily.

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news
community building
community development
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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 ...

7 Creative Ways to Give Back

7 Creative Ways to Give Back

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community building
donate
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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 ...

Patterns of Giving in South Africa 2018

Patterns of Giving in South Africa 2018

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for business
news
charity work
community building
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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 ...

Calling All Retirees to Volunteer

Calling All Retirees to Volunteer

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news
causes
mentoring
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Why Retirees Should Volunteer — 12 Amazing Benefits Retirement brings newfound free time and the challenge of finding purpose. Volunteering is a fantastic way to stay active, engaged, and make a ...

How Volunteering Gets You Hired

How Volunteering Gets You Hired

for volunteers
career
CV
+5

Perhaps more so than ever before, young South Africans are facing a real predicament over how best to get started with their careers. 2017 was a year of unresolved protest action in our universities, ...

How to be a Better Volunteer

How to be a Better Volunteer

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help ngos
help volunteering
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“Volunteering isn’t just about giving up your time, it’s about adding real value to the cause you are helping. That’s why at forgood, we try to match people’s skills and passions to relevant causes – ...

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