NGO Directory Africa lists 569 organisations working in South Africa, 569 of them with their head office in the country and 15 international NGOs. The most common causes are Community Development, Research & Policy, Education & Training.
Leading organisations in South Africa
Association for Progressive Communications
Johannesburg, South AfricaThe Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication in...
Nelson Mandela Foundation
Houghton Estate, South AfricaThe Nelson Mandela Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded by Nelson Mandela in 1999 to promote Mandela's vision of freedom and equality for al...
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Association for Progressive Communications (APC)
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 1990 The Association for Progressive Communications (APC) is an international network of organizations that was founded in 1990 to provide communication infrastructure, including Internet-based applications, to groups and ind...
Nelson Mandela Foundation
Houghton Estate, South Africa Since 1999 The Nelson Mandela Foundation is a nonprofit organisation founded by Nelson Mandela in 1999 to promote Mandela's vision of freedom and equality for all. The chairman is Naledi Pandor, and the chief executive officer is D...
Pan Africa ILGA
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 2007 Pan Africa ILGA (PAI) is the African region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (ILGA).
Peace Parks Foundation (PPF)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Since 1997 Peace Park Foundation, founded in 1997 by Dr Anton Rupert, President Nelson Mandela and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, is an organisation that aims to re-establish, renew and conserve large ecosystems in Africa, tra...
Slum Dwellers International
South Africa Since 1996 Slum/Shack Dwellers International (SDI), is a global social movement of the urban poor that started in 1996. It forms a network of community-based organisations in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin Americ...
Sonke Gender Justice
South Africa Since 2006 A non-partisan, non-profit organisation, that works for just, democratic societies and equitable, healthy relationships between men, women and young people.
Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB)
Cape Town, South Africa Since 1968 The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) is an international non-profit organisation committed to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of seabirds in Southern Africa. Recognised...
SouthSouthNorth
South Africa Since 1999 SouthSouthNorth (SSN) supports national and regional responses to climate change through policy and knowledge interventions, partnerships and deep collaboration. We do this by connecting people and information, enhancing...
Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation
South Africa Since 2010 Sustainable Livelihoods Foundation (SLF) is a registered non-profit and public benefit organisation governed by a board of experts from development practice, government and academia. We work with marginalised urban commu...
Ahmed Kathrada Foundation
Lenasia, South Africa Since 2008 The Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is a South African-based foundation the seeks to promote non-racialism and the principles within both the Freedom Charter and the South African Constitution. It is named after anti-apartheid...
Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth
South Africa Since 1960 The Alliance Française of Port Elizabeth is a South African non-profit organisation in the city of Gqeberha, supported by the French Embassy in South Africa.
Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC)
South Africa Since 1997 The Indigenous Peoples of Africa Co-ordinating Committee (IPACC) was founded in 1997. It is one of the main trans-national network organizations recognised as a representative of African indigenous peoples in dialogues w...
Isandla Institute
South Africa Isandla Institute is a key role player in the local governance sector, an important analytical voice on urban development issues, a convener of spaces of dialogue on urban citizenship, a producer of quality research, and...
mothers2mothers
South Africa m2m was founded in 2001 in South Africa to provide lifesaving peer education, empowerment, employment and psychosocial support to HIV-positive and -negative pregnant women and new mothers in the prevention mother-to-chil...
Sisonke National Sex Workers Movement
South Africa Get in touch with us We would love to hear from you! Whether you have a question about our organisation, would like to join as a member, support the movement, or want to say hello, we’re here to help. How you can reach u...
Small Enterprise Foundation
Tzaneen, South Africa Small Enterprise Foundation (SEF) is a microfinance institution operating primarily in the Limpopo province of South Africa; however, it also has branches in Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga,, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Guateng. It was...
Vervet Monkey Foundation
South Africa The Vervet Monkey Foundation (VMF) is a 23-hectare not-for-profit centre for rehabilitation, education and sanctuary for vervet monkeys, near the town of Tzaneen, South Africa. Registered and established in 1993, it is s...
Natural Justice
South Africa Natural Justice is an organisation rooted in the struggles of communities in Africa. As a team of pioneering lawyers and legal experts, we specialise in human rights and environmental law in pursuit of social and environ...
TENET
Mowbray, South Africa Since 2000 TENET operates South Africa's national research and education network, SANReN, in collaboration with the SANReN team of the NICIS.
African Parks Network
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 2000 African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities. W...
Asijiki Coalition for the Decriminalisation of Sex Work
South Africa Asijiki Coalition is a South African civil society group advocating for the removal of legal penalties associated with sex work in the country. Established in August 2015, it has over 70 member organisations, including h...
Gender Links
South Africa Gender Links is a Southern African non-governmental organisation dedicated to advancing gender equality and justice.
Global Water Foundation
Johannesburg, South Africa Since 2005 The Global Water Foundation (GWF) is a non-profit organisation concerned with delivering clean water and sanitation to needy communities. Retired professional tennis player Johan Kriek founded the organisation in 2005 af...
Mindset Network
South Africa Since 2003 Liberty Learn, formerly known as Mindset Network, is an African educational technology and media NGO nonprofit organization and a digital satellite television free-to air channel launched in 2003. Working across Africa....
