Discretionary Grants

To proactively provide South African voters with accurate and accessible information that improves their understanding of the key claims, candidates and issues shaping the 2026 local elections and empower them to make informed decisions at the ballot box.

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 strengthen community-led monitoring, public accountability, and practical engagement with decision-makers to improve responsiveness to water and sanitation service failures in selected affected communities over 12 months.

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.

To strengthen Masifundise’s HR Administration & Systems, and to improve its internal systems by developing a structured and supportive supervision framework that enhances staff performance, accountability, and well-being

To combat polarisation on land-related questions within South Africa.