Discretionary Grants

To engage the public in Johannesburg and Pretoria through a six-episode street interview series that exposes the impact of misinformation, informs Africa Check’s strategy, strengthens media literacy, and supports donor growth through targeted outreach to working-class audiences.

To develop a civil-society led shadow report that analyses how the criminalisation of homelessness in South Africa violates the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), and to submit this to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) as part of South Africa’s upcoming state reporting cycle.

To strengthen the environmental justice movement in South Africa.

To build sustainable livelihoods and embed climate-smart practices by strengthening water and food systems and enhance community members’ ability to challenge the uneven exercise of power by those who control land, water infrastructure and environmental decision-making.

To Amplify Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and Women Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) voices on mechanisms promoting human rights and positive changes at local, regional and international levels.

To empower communities with an understanding of sexual and reproductive health information and related policies, particularly in underserved areas, to promote dialogue and foster accountability; and to share quality data and strengthen evidence based responsible media reporting on SRH and abortion.