Early intervention can change lives. By addressing mental health challenges at a young age, we can prevent long-term struggles and equip young people with the tools to thrive. In South Africa, too many youth lack access to counselling, therapy and other vital support due to

Join us for Liberation & the Academy: The Role of Universities in the Struggle for Palestine - an important dialogue on the role of academia in advancing justice and global solidarity. 27 Oct | 17h00 | University of Cape Town Reserve your free ticket: bit.ly/4qimrRu

We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our Youth Development Innovation Review! As part of the build-up, join us over the next few weeks as we break down the key lessons from the Review. We'll also host two webinars featuring the profiled organisations to explore the

#2025AVPAConference Pioneers Post Highlight: Africa’s future will be powered from within. 400+ investors & policymakers from more than 20 countries gathered to reimagine how catalytic capital and blended finance can unlock Africa’s growth. Read More: lnkd.in/etVpdGcg

In our first week sharing key lessons from our upcoming publication 'Youth Development Innovation Review', we highlight 'Youth are Partners' and 'Mental health is the foundation'. To explore these lessons and more, as well as hear from youth organisations directly, sign up to

We’re counting down to hosting the launch of Professor Eldrid Jordaan's highly anticipated new book: The Silicon Empire vs Social Impact: The David & Goliath Battle on 26 November at the Graduate School of Business - University of Cape Town. In an era where tech giants are

[VIDEO] UCT's Children’s Institute brought together policymakers, researchers, practitioners and young activists to confront the intersecting crises of violence against women and children at the launch of the 2025 South African Child Gauge on 4 November 2025. Watch the full

What does it really take to empower young people? Join our webinar series 'Conversations with Innovators', on 20 and 27 November as innovative youth organisations share the lessons, breakthroughs, and real stories behind their impact. This webinar series is a must-attend for

Deputy VC: Transformation, Student Affairs and Social Responsiveness, Professor Elelwani Ramugondo, writes to the UCT community about the university’s continued fight against gender-based violence, including updates ahead of the 16 days of activism campaign and other related

In our second week sharing key lessons from our upcoming publication 'Youth Development Innovation Review', we highlight 'Success can be measured in different ways' and 'Scaling is influence, not just size'. To explore these lessons and more, as well as hear from youth

Are you an investor who wants to know how to adapt your sourcing, management, and measurement approach to generate genuinely additional, beyond-the-firm impact? Join us for the systemic impact investing training course in London in February next year to find out how. Delivered

We call on all women and members of the LGBTQI+ community across South Africa to refrain from all paid and unpaid work in workplaces, universities, and homes, and to spend no money for the entire day to demonstrate the economic and social impact of their absence. Because until

[VIDEO] On Friday, 21 November 2025, the UCT community gathered outside Sarah Baartman Hall for a national 15-minute silent ‘Lie Down’, joining Women for Change’s call for gender-based violence and femicide to be declared a national disaster. Watch the full video:

[LAST CHANCE TO RSVP] Leaders, changemakers, and innovators — this one’s for you. Join us at the Graduate School of Business this evening for the book launch of The Silicon Empire vs Social Impact. Discover how bold thinkers can challenge global power and drive meaningful change.

In our third week sharing key lessons from our upcoming publication 'Youth Development Innovation Review', we highlight 'Innovation comes in many forms' and 'Collaboration, Collaboration, Collaboration'. To explore these lessons and more, as well as hear from youth organisations

Join us for the Systemic Impact Investing Training Course online information session on 8 December, 2pm (UK time). During this interactive session, you will: - Gain an overview of the course structure, learning objectives, and methodology; - Meet members of the facilitation

📢 New report: Social Innovation in the South African Health Ecosystem - a review of opportunities, barriers and practical recommendations to grow social health innovation in SA. Read the full report and download the PDF here: bit.ly/3M7HZ3D RIIS

We’re back with weekly #VoicesOfImpact episodes! This week: Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, Regional Director (West Africa), Ford Foundation. 💡 “We need to decolonise our minds and trust our technology and people.” Watch Episode 11 youtu.be/x4yE_Y84t-o #AIS2025 #ImpactInvesting

In our fourth week sharing key lessons from our upcoming publication 'Youth Development Innovation Review', we highlight 'Support the whole person' and 'There's more than one way to stay afloat'. Tackling youth unemployment or educational gaps in isolation is an inadequate