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King V: Shaping Governance for Trusts, Non-Profits, and Social Investment Funds
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IODSA)  has initiated a public participation process  for the draft King V Code on Corporate...


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Building Resilient Development Ecosystems: Lessons from the GrowZA Mangrove Model
The Mangrove Model thought experiment by GrowZA’s think tank explores how development can become adaptive, decentralized, and regenerative


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Closing the Loop: Why First Mile and Last Mile Support Matters in Education
South Africa’s education system holds immense potential, yet too many young people find themselves excluded from the opportunities that...

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GrowZA Joins Global Think Tank in Paris to Rethink Sustainable Urban Futures
20 development experts from 13 countries convened in Paris (January 2025) for a global urban think tank relating to the redevelopment of...


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Relooking Enterprise Development: From Compliance to Competitive Advantage
Previous GrowZA ED programme participants - The dynamic husband and wife team (Nigel and Christynn) from Jacobs Jam Enterprise...


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GrowZA to Co-Chair Global Sustainability Dialogue at CSR 2025 Conference
We are proud to announce that GrowZA Â will play a leading role at the upcoming 8th International Conference on Corporate Social...


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The Danger of Path Dependence in Philanthropy: Breaking the Cycle for Greater Social Impact
In the world of social investment and philanthropy, the allure of established pathways is strong. It’s tempting to continue funding what...

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Building Resilience Through Innovation: GrowZA’s Social Entrepreneurship Masterclass with King’s College London
King’s College London has invited Craig Kensley, Executive Director of GrowZA, to host a Social Entrepreneurship Masterclass in January 2025


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GrowZA Think Tank kicking off 2025 with Global Sustainability Workshop in Paris La Défense
The Grande Arche of La Défense in the Saisons District, symbolizing innovation and sustainable urban design GrowZA Think Tank is honored...


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Reimagining Work: GrowZA's Global Research on (Re)skilling for Fair and Decent Jobs
Stories, Lived Experiences & Imaginaries in India, Senegal, South Africa & Sweden At the heart of GrowZA’s mission is a commitment to...


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Agency Beyond the Crisis: Reframing Resilience in Social Investment
As we approach the 2024 CSI Legacy Conference , where I'll be working through discussions around coerced resilience, my thoughts turn to...

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Empowering Nonprofits with GrowZA Basecamp: A Growth Platform for Sustainable Change
Imagine a platform designed not just to support but to amplify—one that gives nonprofits the capacity to focus on purpose, free from the...


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Development, Not Commerce: Reclaiming the Soul of Social Impact
Think about what real  impact means. It isn’t measured by hitting numbers on a spreadsheet. Real impact is alive; it breathes. It roots...


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Mapping South Africa's Post-School Education Landscape: Reflective Insights from GrowZA’s Engagement with the CSO Forum
As GrowZA  continued its participation in the Civil Society Organization (CSO) forum  for South Africa’s SDG Country Report as part of...


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Navigating Year-End Investments in South Africa: Why Agile Social Investment Partners Matter
As the financial year moves towards a close in the next few months in South Africa, corporations face critical decisions about allocating...


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The Rhetoric-Reality Divide: Key considerations for Sustainability Reporting in Africa
A matriculant participating in a GrowZA STEM education programme ( Strength in Numbers ) in Limpopo Province, South Africa Sustainability...


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From a Chance Encounter to a Promising Educational Initiative: The Genesis of the Strength in Numbers Programme
Professor Renuka Vithal (University of Fort Hare) and Dr Aaron Gibs (Rutgers University) with Craig Kensley (Founder of GrowZA) at the...


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Essential Update for Non-Profits: SARS IT3(d) Submissions for Section 18A Entities
PSA - Fellow Social Investors and Changemakers! As a social investment agency managing a diverse portfolio of donor funding, staying on...


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Celebrating Innovation and Partnerships: The Stockholm Junior Water Prize
We are excited to announce the South African National Finals of the Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP), set to take place on June 7,...


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Navigating the Nexus: Empowering South Africa's Youth through Strategic Industry Partnerships
In today's rapidly evolving economic landscape, the demand for a workforce that is both adaptable and highly skilled is more pressing...
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